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Free sustainability webinars for tourism operators

Embracing sustainability can help your business reach new customers, build staff satisfaction, improve profitability and increase your resilience. Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, the Australian Government is hosting a free, four-part series of 1 hour webinars across… Read more »

Mastering your end game: 4 episode webinar series

Join Adrian Nisbet, CEO of The End Game® as he shares valuable insights gained from over 20 years experience as a Founder and CEO of multiple businesses. Adrian has a unique ability to connect with business owners and convert their… Read more »

GREAT Keppel Island Hideaway and FUNtastic Cruises feature on Queensland WEEKENDER this Sunday 28th April at 5.30pm

When the words GREAT, FUN and WEEKENDER come together, it is definitely time to clear your calendars, grab the remote and tune into one of Australia’s favourite travel programs – Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender! This Sunday from 5.30pm, join presenter Chris Parsons as he explores… Read more »

Trade Travel Expo – 2024 Sydney

Last week, the Capricorn Coast was represented by Eloise Chaffers, in Sydney at the annual Trade Travel Expo, to encourage tour groups to our destination. With 139 attendees, representing 66 Probus Clubs (professional business) in total, the day comprised of… Read more »

Queensland’s peak tourism industry body visits Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast!

Team members from Qld Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) have not stopped over the past three days, learning about our local businesses and inspiring our young students to consider a future in the hospitality tourism industry! QTIC is not funded by… Read more »

Reusable Cup Trial at Beef Australia – CQShines Hospital Foundation & PFCQ partnership

Beef Australia 2024 will see a partnership between Plastic Free CQ (PFCQ) and CQ Shines Hospital Foundation by way of a reusable cup trial.  From 7 to 9 am daily CQ Shines Hospital Foundation will be on-site serving hot beverages… Read more »

Certified Operators Recognised at Banksia Foundation Awards

Banksia Foundation National Sustainability Awards, Australia’s most prestigious sustainability awards, saw three Certified operators named finalists. Congratulations to Wild Adventures Melbourne and Fun Over Fifty Holidays for their recognition in the Sustainable Tourism Award category and Busselton Jetty, finalist in… Read more »

Queensland Weekender unearths the Capricorn Coast region’s sustainability superheroes – High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm and Reef Distillers

Tune into Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender this Sunday, 21st April from 5.30pm and share in presenter Chris Parson’s journey across the Capricorn Coast region in search of sustainable agriculture experiences. Featuring Capricorn Coast’s true ‘paddock to still’ micro distillery, Reef… Read more »

Yeppoon business Tropical Luxury Cars ‘Jags’ a welcome addition to their fleet

Ready to take their business to an unparalleled level, Yeppoon’s premier chauffeur service, Tropical Luxury Cars has recently expanded its fleet to offer yet another touch of luxury. Exuding sophistication and elegance in the form of a 2007 S-Type JAGUAR Sedan, the local… Read more »

Capturing the Magic of Carnarvon Gorge: Exclusive Photography Tours with Australian Nature Guides and Nathan White Images

Renowned for their commitment to showcasing the unparalleled beauty of Central Queensland’s natural masterpiece, Michelle and Simon from Australian Nature Guides are pleased to announce their collaboration with esteemed photographer Nathan White (Nathan White Images) to introduce exclusive Carnarvon Gorge Photography Tours. Carnarvon Gorge, nestled… Read more »