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Capricorn Coast region represented at Sydney Caravan and Camping Show
Posted on April 30th, 2024
The Sydney Caravan and Camping Show, held from 16th – 21st April, welcomed close to 45,000 attendees for a week filled with all things outdoors. The Capricorn Coast region formed part of the Drive Queensland team, consisting of representatives from… Read more »
State Government reveals final Concept Master Plan for Great Keppel Island
Posted on April 24th, 2024
23 April 2024 Queensland Government media statement: ttps://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100179 The Queensland Government has unveiled the blueprint to revive Great Keppel Island (Woppa) as a world-class tourism destination, with work already underway to progress priority actions. Capricorn Enterprise and key industry operators… Read more »
Free sustainability webinars for tourism operators
Posted on April 23rd, 2024
Embracing sustainability can help your business reach new customers, build staff satisfaction, improve profitability and increase your resilience. Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, the Australian Government is hosting a free, four-part series of 1 hour webinars across… Read more »
Mastering your end game: 4 episode webinar series
Posted on April 23rd, 2024
Join Adrian Nisbet, CEO of The End Game® as he shares valuable insights gained from over 20 years experience as a Founder and CEO of multiple businesses. Adrian has a unique ability to connect with business owners and convert their… Read more »
GREAT Keppel Island Hideaway and FUNtastic Cruises feature on Queensland WEEKENDER this Sunday 28th April at 5.30pm
Posted on April 18th, 2024
When the words GREAT, FUN and WEEKENDER come together, it is definitely time to clear your calendars, grab the remote and tune into one of Australia’s favourite travel programs – Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender! This Sunday from 5.30pm, join presenter Chris Parsons as he explores… Read more »
Trade Travel Expo – 2024 Sydney
Posted on April 17th, 2024
Last week, the Capricorn Coast was represented by Eloise Chaffers, in Sydney at the annual Trade Travel Expo, to encourage tour groups to our destination. With 139 attendees, representing 66 Probus Clubs (professional business) in total, the day comprised of… Read more »
Queensland’s peak tourism industry body visits Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast!
Posted on April 17th, 2024
Team members from Qld Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) have not stopped over the past three days, learning about our local businesses and inspiring our young students to consider a future in the hospitality tourism industry! QTIC is not funded by… Read more »
Reusable Cup Trial at Beef Australia – CQShines Hospital Foundation & PFCQ partnership
Posted on April 16th, 2024
Beef Australia 2024 will see a partnership between Plastic Free CQ (PFCQ) and CQ Shines Hospital Foundation by way of a reusable cup trial. From 7 to 9 am daily CQ Shines Hospital Foundation will be on-site serving hot beverages… Read more »
Certified Operators Recognised at Banksia Foundation Awards
Posted on April 16th, 2024
Banksia Foundation National Sustainability Awards, Australia’s most prestigious sustainability awards, saw three Certified operators named finalists. Congratulations to Wild Adventures Melbourne and Fun Over Fifty Holidays for their recognition in the Sustainable Tourism Award category and Busselton Jetty, finalist in… Read more »
Queensland Weekender unearths the Capricorn Coast region’s sustainability superheroes – High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm and Reef Distillers
Posted on April 16th, 2024
Tune into Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender this Sunday, 21st April from 5.30pm and share in presenter Chris Parson’s journey across the Capricorn Coast region in search of sustainable agriculture experiences. Featuring Capricorn Coast’s true ‘paddock to still’ micro distillery, Reef… Read more »
