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Event organisers have 185,000 reasons to celebrate
Posted on January 7th, 2020
Key event organisers in the Capricorn Region have had an extra reason to celebrate with the announcement of the Round 14 Queensland Destination Event Program (QDEP) funding. Four (4) eligible events across, Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Sapphire Gemfields have received a… Read more »
Welcome to 2020 – our decade of development!
Posted on January 7th, 2020
As we enter an exciting new decade in 2020 and beyond, Capricorn Enterprise is proud to represent the needs of business and industry across a large part of Central Queensland. Our organisation is also chartered to deliver regional economic development… Read more »
Get the inside tips with new Coast guide
Posted on December 18th, 2019
Capricorn Enterprise is proud to release the new 2020 Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast Insider’s Guide. This comprehensive booklet provides visitors and locals alike with detailed information on attractions, events, accommodation, restaurants, retail, arts, tide times, national parks and more…. Read more »
Carnarvon Gorge & Takarakka – open ALL year
Posted on December 18th, 2019
With water in the creek! Sadly – there seems to be some confusion about Carnarvon Gorge, with people staying away at the moment … based on misinformation, so here are the facts: Carnarvon Gorge National Park is open all year… Read more »
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 »
