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International Visitor Growth doesn’t “just happen”
Posted on January 16th, 2019
International Visitors right across our Capricorn region and greater Southern Great Barrier Reef destination have continued to grow over the past few years, with one of the highest regional percentage growth rates in Queensland. Whilst international numbers from our key… Read more »
Date Claimer: Tourism & Events Qld Great Barrier Reef Roadshow Wednesday 6th February 2019
Posted on January 8th, 2019
Tourism can change the way people think and engage with the Great Barrier Reef by giving them direct, personal access. Collectively, we have the power to promote a united GBR tourism message via visitors, media and travel trade and increase… Read more »
Record event funding support for Capricorn Region!
Posted on December 20th, 2018
Five (5) events in the Capricorn region have secured funding in Round 11 of QDEP (Qld Destination Events Program), funding provided thanks to the State government via Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). Capricorn Enterprise chief executive Mary Carroll said “Capricorn… Read more »
Baga regains its ancient name … officially
Posted on December 18th, 2018
A small national park, which includes a volcanic plug north-east of Rockhampton, has officially regained its original name Baga, replacing a deeply offensive name connected to segregation laws in the US. Member for Keppel and Assistant Education Minister Brittany Lauga… Read more »
Regional Workforce Strategy – A collaborative initiative for the Capricorn Region
Posted on December 12th, 2018
A draft framework to progress the adoption of a Regional Workforce Strategy has been distributed to key partners and associated groups as a result of last week’s ‘Developing a Regional Workforce Forum”. Hosted by Capricorn Enterprise, the breakfast forum secured… Read more »
6 important Facebook contest tips
Posted on December 12th, 2018
And the winner is… Social Media Competitions! On the face of it, running a Facebook contest sounds so easy: Let your customers know you’re giving away a prize and wait for them to fill your social feed with comments. However,… Read more »
Recommendations made: Parliamentary Inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional communities
Posted on December 12th, 2018
The Parliamentary Committee tasked with undertaking the national inquiry of “How the mining sector can support businesses in regional communities” has handed down its interim report incorporating twenty one (21) recommendations. Read the full Report: Keep it in the regions… Read more »
Relief and recovery update
Posted on December 5th, 2018
It’s been a challenging time over the past 10 days with heatwaves, bushfires and storms affecting our communities and some businesses. For the latest information on current weather conditions, visit www.bom.gov.au The Queensland Government Disasters and alerts webpage https://www.qld.gov.au/alerts is a… Read more »
Developing a Regional Workforce: Proactively planning for employment growth
Posted on December 5th, 2018
Following on from the highly successful and informative November 8th Major Projects Forum, where major infrastructure projects and proposed timelines were discussed, this morning’s Developing a Regional Workforce Breakfast was an opportunity for business and industry to review and prepare for… Read more »
2018 Industry Celebration Night
Posted on December 5th, 2018
Celebrating 30 years of the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre; Pioneers of Industry who have operated their businesses consecutively for 20 years or more; congratulating local business and individual Award Winners; acknowledging Best of Queensland Pilot Program top score recipients;… Read more »
