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Capricorn Coast has a new signature tourist attraction – and it’s free!
Posted on August 7th, 2018
Imagine sun-filled days, spectacular coastal views and a 2,500 square metre resort style infinity pool with impressive vistas to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Now, imagine this paradise is free to use. The Yeppoon Lagoon Precinct is the Capricorn Coast’s… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise facilitates inaugural meeting of Major Industries Alliance
Posted on August 7th, 2018
Representatives from a selection of the region’s major industries joined together at last Friday’s (August 3rd) meeting in Yeppoon to discuss the formalisation of a Major Industries Alliance. With infrastructure projects exceeding $2 billion either underway or planned to commence… Read more »
Young tourism leaders on annual Tourism Trade sales mission in Brisbane and Sydney
Posted on August 1st, 2018
This week our three Capricorn Young Tourism Leaders (Eloise Chaffers, Amanda Hinton and Zac Garven) are visiting Inbound Tour Operators and major tourism partners in Sydney and Brisbane. After accompanying their RTO for the first couple of years, this is… Read more »
The Great Barrier Reef nominated in national search for ‘7 wonders of Australia’
Posted on July 31st, 2018
The Great Barrier Reef has been nominated in a nation-wide voting initiative to determine the ‘7 Wonders of Australia’, with tens of thousands of Aussies expected to vote in what is set to be Australia’s largest-ever online travel poll. Last… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club Convention and Sporting Hub
Posted on July 25th, 2018
Keppel Bay Sailing Club has recently announced their visionary plan to develop a sporting, tourism and events hub in Yeppoon. The proposed Keppel Bay Convention and Sporting Hub could include a 1,000+ seat Convention Centre, accommodation, retail, as well as… Read more »
Coal is still Gold
Posted on July 25th, 2018
Due to a number of factors the Central Queensland region is again experiencing accelerated resource activity (predominantly associated with coal mining). Some of the factors influencing the expansion of resource activity include: • A record number of operating coal mines… Read more »
Young Tourism Leaders announced for 2018!
Posted on July 25th, 2018
The Honourable Kate Jones MP, Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games and the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development, yesterday launched the… Read more »
Walking on water
Posted on July 24th, 2018
Around the Corner Creative duo stylist Penny Hunt and photographer Naomi Pelletier once again have found the prime location to shoot another fashion campaign on the shores of the Capricorn Coast. The newly opened Yeppoon Lagoon made the ultimate backdrop… Read more »
LIFESTYLE & VISITOR GUIDE – BOOK NOW!
Posted on July 23rd, 2018
Get in Quick! Spaces are selling fast for the 2018/19 Capricorn Coast Lifestyle & Visitor Guide. Advertising starts from a low $250 and significant discounts apply to Capricorn Enterprise members. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your business to thousands… Read more »
The New Standard for Travel and Tourism Brands Working with Visual Content
Posted on July 17th, 2018
In today’s digital word we all know how important social media is essential to a business and it isn’t just about posting images. A successful strategy is built around reaching the right people at the best time with the most… Read more »
