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Tourism operators experience an uptick in business
Posted on July 14th, 2020
Following months of waiting and gearing up to welcome visitors again, local tourism operators are relieved to be experiencing a positive flow of bookings throughout the school holiday period. With Queensland’s ‘Good to Go’ switch being hit, announcing all systems… Read more »
Creek to Coast at Carnarvon
Posted on July 14th, 2020
Sponsored by Sunseeker Caravans, the crew from Creek to Coast are visiting Carnarvon Gorge this week, providing viewers with the opportunity to get a taste of the Sandstone Wilderness. With thanks to Sandstone Park, Australian Nature Guides and Takarakka Bush… Read more »
House hunters blow into the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 13th, 2020
Following avid home seekers around the world, the smash-hit series House Hunters International (HHI) landed on the Capricorn Coast on Thursday 9th July, spending four days exploring our exciting family-friendly destination and showcasing it’s beauty to the rest of the… Read more »
Chase your dreams at the GKI Trail Run
Posted on July 9th, 2020
We all know that Great Keppel Island (GKI) located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef has a track record of being one of the most special places to spend your days… Simply set one foot on this spectacular island paradise… Read more »
Good to Go Campaign
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Tourism and Events Queensland’s Good to Go campaign aims to inspire visitors to explore the very best of their own backyard and reconnect with friends and family now that travel restrictions are easing and to help assure visitors you are offering a safe travel experience. A… Read more »
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 »
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 »