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SGBR strongly represented at the 2021 Australian Tourism Exchange
Posted on June 8th, 2021
The 41st edition of Australia’s largest tourism tradeshow has kicked off in Sydney this week, with a record number of Trade-ready operators from across the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) representing our diverse and exciting destination. Last year’s Australian Tourism… Read more »
Disaster relief just clicks away with new app
Posted on May 26th, 2021
A new online website and app will make it easier and faster for small businesses to prevent, prepare, respond, recover and communicate when disaster strikes helping them to get back on their feet sooner. The online small business disaster hub… Read more »
Get ready to make tracks at this year’s GKI Trail Run
Posted on May 26th, 2021
Hosted by local club-based Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon, the 2021 GKI Trail Run/Hike is on again as active adventurers of all ages and abilities discover the beauty of our local island paradise. The event course has something for everyone, with a… Read more »
Inaugural Top Tourism Town winners announced
Posted on May 25th, 2021
Winners have been revealed for Queensland’s hotly contested Top Tourism Town, with 37 outstanding finalists from across the state competing for the top award. The Awards hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) recognise and celebrate towns that excel… Read more »
Plastic Free CQ providing assistance to retailers
Posted on May 18th, 2021
From 1st September, certain single-use plastic takeaway items will be banned in Qld – these include straws, cutlery, stirrers, plates, bowls and expanded polystyrene cups and containers. If you’re a food business, this may affect your packaging needs… but the good… Read more »
Korte’s Resort named #4 Hotel in Australia
Posted on May 18th, 2021
Rockhampton’s Korte’s Resort is celebrating this week after being ranked 4th in Trip Advisor’s Top 25 Hotels in Australia. Every year, Trip Advisor pull together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travellers share from across the globe, and uses… Read more »
Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders in the tourism and hospitality sector
Posted on May 18th, 2021
The Federal Government has announced additional visa measures to assist the tourism and hospitality sector, which is experiencing work shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 40 hours per fortnight, work limitation for student visa holders has been relaxed for those… Read more »
Natural grandeur at the forefront of Capricorn Enterprise’s new destination campaign
Posted on May 18th, 2021
View the 2 minute video link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6JPC-xOwFE While nothing can beat experiencing our world-class destination first-hand, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to announce the launch of its latest multi-platform media campaign, inspiring audiences from around the country and beyond to… Read more »
Aviation jobs boost for Rockhampton
Posted on May 11th, 2021
The Australian Government has committed $25 million in funding to help Alliance Airlines bring a maintenance and repair facility to Rockhampton. The new facility, which has the potential to create 225 jobs and inject $30 million into the local economy… Read more »
2021 Best of Queensland Experiences Results Released
Posted on May 11th, 2021
This week more than 3,300 Queensland operators received their 2021 results of the Best of Queensland Experiences Program. Operators eligible for an automatic extension of their previous Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQ) status were also notified. This year, the Capricorn… Read more »
