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New pineapple processing facility to cater for domestic and international tastes
Posted on December 18th, 2019
Yeppoon and surrounding communities are set to benefit from a new pineapple processing facility being constructed in the area, with the $11,616,000 project on track for completion by June 2020. In a joint-funded project with the Australian Government, Hidden Valley… Read more »
Showcasing our region at the Australian Society of Travel Writers Christmas lunch
Posted on December 18th, 2019
The Capricorn region was recently showcased at the Australian Society of Travel Writers Christmas Lunch, held in Brisbane on 12 December, 2019. Capricorn Enterprise proudly sponsored this lunch as a means of promoting our destination to over 40 travel writers… Read more »
Digital Ready Workshop – 12 February 2020
Posted on December 11th, 2019
In our fast paced and ever evolving digital marketing word, there’s always something new to learn. Algorithms have changed and social media functionality has been upgraded. This workshop is focussed on a wholistic approach to integrating social media into your… Read more »
Showcasing our region at ATEC
Posted on December 11th, 2019
As a new experience in our region that is brand new to international trade, diving experiences have opened up the underwater world of Keppel Bay to wholesale agents all around the world. Attending the ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) meeting… Read more »
Queensland on Tour – Europe and UK a huge success for Southern Great Barrier Reef Destination!
Posted on December 10th, 2019
Thanks to Tourism and Events Queensland, this year’s Qld on Tour Europe and UK events were a huge success! Held every two years, our amazing international TEQ teams in Europe and the UK bring together key Product Managers in tourism… Read more »
Central Highlands Tourism and Events Forum 2019
Posted on December 4th, 2019
Collaboration, the changing tourism marketplace and storytelling were three key themes that emerged strongly from the Central Highlands Tourism and Events forum held in Emerald on 27 November. Bringing together tourism operators, key leaders, industry representatives and event organisers, the… Read more »
Eat, drink and be Kerry
Posted on December 4th, 2019
Capricorn Enterprise was proud to host well known travel and food writer, Kerry Heaney to the region. Capricorn Enterprise commissioned Kerry Heaney to visit our region, in order to write Eat and Drink content for our www.VisitCapricorn.com.au website and also… Read more »
Bushfire preparation
Posted on December 4th, 2019
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that it appears our bushfire season will continue well into 2020. Community safety remains a high priority with QFES providing the following advice. Bushfire preparation: It’s important for everyone to be prepared for… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Resort needs Altum Property Group
Posted on November 20th, 2019
Earlier this month (6th Nov) I had the pleasure of inspecting Parkridge Noosa with Rob McCready and Alex Rigby, Directors of Altum Property Group. One month earlier (9th Oct), Capricorn Enterprise issued a formal media statement on behalf of Altum… Read more »
Tourism 2020 and Beyond – State and Regional Partnership
Posted on November 20th, 2019
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise held a busy and productive couple of days in our “RTO Knowledge Exchange” as part of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) annual business planning with Queensland’s official 13 Regional Tourism Organisations. It was fantastic and a great format –… Read more »
