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2017 Best of Queensland to showcase state’s tourism gems
Posted on October 19th, 2017
This week, Capricorn Enterprise was thrilled to host Tourism and Events Queensland and our local tourism operators to learn how to be part of a world-first marketing initiative to shine the spotlight on Queensland’s BEST tourism experiences. By identifying products… Read more »
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef – Help us recruit the first 5,000 Citizens!
Posted on October 19th, 2017
In just a few weeks we launch our website to the world, coinciding with the annual coral spawning event. We’ve set ourselves a target of recruiting 5,000 Citizens by November and are reaching out to you, the tourism industry, businesses… Read more »
Government the key to unlocking Tourism potential for Great Keppel Island
Posted on October 11th, 2017
“Critical Infrastructure to support both community and visitors is the key to Great Keppel Island reaching its potential with increased tourism product, operators and jobs.” “Government at all levels has an opportunity to work together to provide the necessary infrastructure… Read more »
PRIZE FOR INNOVATION IN TOURISM
Posted on October 5th, 2017
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves in their recent runner-up award for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Prize for Innovation in Tourism announced last week by Minister for Tourism the Hon Kate Jones MP. Now in its fifth year, the QTIC… Read more »
YOUNG TOURISM LEADERS PROGRAM
Posted on October 5th, 2017
Today (Thursday, 5th October) in Brisbane, Minister for Tourism the Hon Kate Jones MP announced a second group of young tourism leaders, with not one, but TWO local Young Tourism Leaders in our Capricorn Region – Zac Garven (Cassidy Hospitality… Read more »
QTIC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MENTORING PROGRAM
Posted on October 5th, 2017
Congratulations to Eloise Chaffers from Great Keppel Island Hideaway, who was one of 15 young professionals (under 35 yo) who has just successfully completed her 2017 QTIC Young Professionals Mentoring Program which was conducted between February and July this year… Read more »
Rockhampton and Townsville announced as 50/50 FIFO hubs for Adani
Posted on October 5th, 2017
A three tiered approach from Local, State and Federal governments has today resulted in the announcement that Rockhampton and Townsville will receive a 50% split each for FIFO workers out of Adani’s Carmichael Mine near Clermont, with Rockhampton and Townsville… Read more »
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef is Now Live!
Posted on September 13th, 2017
August 31 was a milestone for Citizens with the inauguration of the Citizens Gateway and their website going live. With the support of 280 businesses, you can find the Citizens symbol on boats and venues up and down the Reef…. Read more »
Sandstone Wilderness famil with Don Fuchs
Posted on September 6th, 2017
Capricorn Enterprise coordinated a Sandstone Wilderness Famil for photojournalist Don Fuchs and freelance journalist Hannah James to Carnarvon Gorge last week. Don and Hannah have been commissioned by Australian Geographic to write a story about the Carnarvon Great Walk. They… Read more »
Keppels Gentle Giants
Posted on September 5th, 2017
It’s been hard NOT to see a Humpback Whale in the Keppels this season, with many locals and visitors experiencing this added bonus onboard Freedom Fastcats, Keppel Konnections, Sail Capricornia, Pumpkin Xpress and most other charter and private boats! Local… Read more »
