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Federal Member For Capricorna Reveals Election Commitments
Posted on April 1st, 2025
With the Federal election announced for Saturday 3rd May, Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has revealed her major election commitments for our region: • $15 million – Rockhampton Airport’s Bay 7 expansion • $5 million for Stage 1 of the… Read more »
Budget support for the visitor economy
Posted on April 1st, 2025
The Federal Budget 2025–26, delivered on 25 March, included multiple measures supporting the long-term sustainable growth of the visitor economy. Some key points were: The Government will also increase support for hospitality venues, brewers, distillers and wine producers through changes… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Region, SGBR on Show at Key New Zealand Trade Events
Posted on March 18th, 2025
The Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef destination was strongly represented this week at two major New Zealand trade events from 14th to 21st March, connecting with key travel sellers to drive visitation to the region. Led by Tourism and… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Region Destination Tourism Strategy (2024 – 2032)
Posted on March 12th, 2025
With the release of the State government’s Towards Tourism 2032 in mid 2024, the state’s 13 official Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) were tasked to update their Destination Management Plans which include localized 2032 targets. This was achieved thanks to work… Read more »
Queensland Government and Local Councils Unite for Simplified Business Engagement
Posted on February 18th, 2025
In a national leading initiative, the Queensland Government collaborates with the local government sector to streamline business interactions with government entities. This innovative joint venture is the first of its kind in Australia, aiming to revolutionise the procurement process. The… Read more »
Sign up now for Queensland’s new one-stop shop for tendering and supply.
Posted on February 10th, 2025
The Queensland Government has developed a one-stop shop for Queensland businesses, simplifying how they interact with government procurement. This initiative, a first in Australia, will streamline the tendering experience for suppliers while opening up many opportunities within Queensland’s public sector…. Read more »
Destination 2045 Workshop – Capricorn
Posted on January 29th, 2025
Tuesday 28th January, Empire Conference Room, Rockhampton “Looking Forward Learning Back, Learning Back Looking Forward” The tourism industry is successful because of three things: Product, Management, Marketing The Visitor Economy is ALL travellers – not just holiday, but those travelling… Read more »
Growth in Visitor Numbers for Year Ending September 2024
Posted on December 20th, 2024
Tourism Research Australia has released the National Visitor Survey (NVS) and International Visitor Survey (IVS) statistics to the year ending September 2024, with very positive results for the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton and the broader Southern Great Barrier Reef destination,… Read more »
Unleash the Power of Storytelling with Cinefly Tourism
Posted on December 3rd, 2024
Are you ready to transform your tourism business and captivate your audience like never before? Cinefly, winner of the Advance Queensland Private Sector Pathways Program Challenge, is here to empower Queensland tourism operators with unlimited video content creation—at no cost to you!… Read more »
Proudly resourcing Queensland: 2023-24 QRC Economic Contributions Report
Posted on December 2nd, 2024
The Queensland Resources Council is pleased to share the Queensland Resources Council’s (QRC) 15th annual Economic Contribution Report, a comprehensive study that measures the significant value of the resources sector to Queensland’s economy. The findings from this year’s report reveal… Read more »
