Latest News
BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Carnarvon Gorge secures funding under the Activate Ecotourism Infrastructure initiative
Posted on May 10th, 2023
Congratulations to BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks who have secured significant funding for their Carnarvon Gorge Park as part of the Activate Ecotourism Infrastructure initiative thanks to the Queensland Government. The project is already underway, with expected completion in stages starting from… Read more »
Accessible Tourism in Queensland – Free Online Accessible Training Sessions – Register Now
Posted on May 10th, 2023
As part of the 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism, Get Skilled Access on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport will deliver free online accessible tourism training sessions for tourism businesses across the state. Registrations for the sessions… Read more »
Ergon Energy Network and Energex, RDP2025 Customer Consultation
Posted on May 10th, 2023
Ergon Energy Network and Energex, as part of Energy Queensland are Queensland’s electricity distributors and are looking for opportunities to communicate broadly on their investment plans for 2025 to 2030 with Capricorn Enterprise members and supporters. This relates to Ergon… Read more »
Local finalist included in the 2023 Caravan Parks Association of Queensland Awards
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Caravan Parks Association of Queensland (CPAQ) has just announced the finalists for the prestigious 2023 CPAQ Awards. With all fingers crossed and vying for the top gong, Beachside Holiday Caravan Park in Yeppoon will fly the flag for our destination,… Read more »
Members Networking Night unveils Rockhampton’s fascinating present and past
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Over 50 business representatives attended Capricorn Enterprise’s Members Networking Night on Wednesday 19th April, kicking off with networking, drinks and nibblies at Artizan Gluten Free Bakery. After indulging in delicious gluten free treats and a great atmosphere provided by Simone… Read more »
International spotlight on Capricorn Region Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Eleven (11) international tourism trade partners and four (4) international media representatives are experiencing the Capricorn region within the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination over the next three weeks, either prior to, or after, their attendance at the annual… Read more »
Ian Weigh Toyota Sponsorship Affiliation Program
Posted on April 26th, 2023
The Weigh Auto Group is introducing a Sponsorship Affiliation Program, which is essentially a referral program for their partners. Capricorn Enterprise Members looking at purchasing a new or used vehicle from any of Ian Weigh Toyota’s franchises: Toyota, Lexus, Jaguar,… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Resort Update
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Last Friday, the State Government announced that leases held by Tower Holdings for Great Keppel Island have been revoked due to non-payment of lease fees. Capricorn Enterprise, as the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation has been a strong… Read more »
Re-useable bags are the answer
Posted on April 19th, 2023
Written by Jo Stoyel, Plastic Free CQ. Reusable Bags are back…Did they ever really go, or did we just get lazy? With Woolworths phasing out the 15c bag, it’s time to think reusable bags! When the single-use ban came into… Read more »
Visitor growth continues across Capricorn Region with RECORD overnight Visitor Expenditure to year ending December 2022!
Posted on April 19th, 2023
Official Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released recently confirmed 1,245,000 domestic visitors, staying for 4,582,000 visitor nights and spending $973 Million dollars in the Capricorn region to the year ending December 2022, with record expenditure in the leisure sector! Whether… Read more »
