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Families set to rediscover Aussie holidays in 2020: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast Region is trending
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Wotif research reveals over half (53%) of Aussies believe we need to make the most of 2020 and support local Australian tourism 3 in 4 families (76%) will now place greater importance on Australian travel, even when international travel restrictions… Read more »
Year 3: Tourism Industry Business Capability Development Program (TIBCDP)
Posted on July 7th, 2020
COVID-19 – Restarting, Transitioning and Resilience COVID-19 has significantly disrupted many of the assumptions and tools that business leaders rely on for decision-making, and therefore a solid framework for action and moving forward is essential. Four key business activities have… Read more »
Interstate borders open this Friday 10th July (except Victoria)
Posted on July 7th, 2020
From 12 noon this Friday 10 July, any person from all States and Territories, except Victoria, may enter Queensland subject to completing and signing a border declaration. Queensland’s borders will remain closed to anyone who has been in Victoria within the past 14… Read more »
Calling all water lovers…
Posted on July 2nd, 2020
If your ideal weekend is filled with hair-blowing thrills, exhilarating speed and power-driven adventure, then we have some great news for locals and visitors to the Capricorn Coast. Keppel Bay Marina at Rosslyn Bay is proud to introduce jet ski… Read more »
Altum Property Group working hard to proceed with GKI Resort
Posted on July 1st, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise has been very pleased to welcome Leigh and Rob McCready from Altum Property Group this week, with the couple meeting a number of key stakeholders. Livingstone Shire Council Mayor and Councillors welcomed a detailed presentation from Altum Property… Read more »
Interstate borders opening July 10th
Posted on June 30th, 2020
For more information on Queensland restrictions and the new roadmap, visit – https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-restrictions Despite Queensland’s borders remaining closed to Victorian travellers, Capricorn Enterprise, on behalf of our regional tourism industry, is overjoyed following the announcement which will see a further… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise 10 years strong – a decade of regional priority success!
Posted on June 30th, 2020
1st July 2020 marks the tenth Anniversary of Capricorn Tourism and Economic Development Ltd (trading as Capricorn Enterprise). Our small team of dedicated professionals are supported by a volunteer Board of Directors and Management Committee Members and hundreds of Member… Read more »
A Decade of Tourism growth
Posted on June 30th, 2020
As Capricorn Enterprise marks our ten year milestone, we reflect on a decade of highs and lows, collaboration and challenges for our regional tourism industry. Last year was definitely a ‘high’ with official Tourism Research Australia data revealing record growth… Read more »
Chase away the winter blues this school holidays
Posted on June 24th, 2020
The school holidays are here and if you are looking for something to fill your days close to home, here are some cool ideas to warm up your school holiday fun! Have a Whale-y good timeWhen you are a kid… Read more »
Council and CQUniversity Village Festival Partnership to boost region’s tourism drawcard
Posted on June 24th, 2020
Livingstone Shire Council is thrilled to announce its partnership with the CQUniversity Village Festival in support of the iconic event, after securing a three-year agreement. The funding of $98,000 over the three-year partnership from 2021 will see Council not only… Read more »
