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Year of Accessible Tourism – Grants to local tourism operators
Posted on May 13th, 2024
The Year of Accessible Tourism (YOAT) highlights the importance of accessible tourism for all, igniting change and creating opportunities for Queensland tourism. The Department of Tourism and Sport administered $12 million in funding programs, with 13 businesses and Organisations receiving… Read more »
Two local operators share in accessibility funding
Posted on May 7th, 2024
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves and Keppel Dive and Water Sports who have been successful in the Access Project Grant (as part of the $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund released last year by the State government). The Access Project Grant provided… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
Posted on May 1st, 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »
Congratulations Great Keppel Island for achieving ECO Certification
Posted on May 1st, 2024
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has been successful in joining the world-leading ECO Certification by demonstrating best practice in sustainability and ecotourism! By achieving ECO Certification, GKI Hideaway has demonstrated that they are one of the exemplary operators in terms of sustainability… Read more »
Australia needs Bonza
Posted on May 1st, 2024
Bonza temporarily suspended services from Tuesday 30th April to Tuesday 14th May, as the Company has entered into voluntary administration with Norton Rose Fulbright regarding the ongoing viability of the business. Bonza CEO Tim Jordan has apologised to their customers… Read more »
Exploring the Evolution of Beef Australia Through the Wilson Family’s Journey
Posted on May 1st, 2024
As Beef Australia gears up for its grand celebration in Rockhampton, Capricorn Enterprise takes a stroll down memory lane with Richard and Libbie Wilson of Keppel Bay Marina, reflecting on the evolution of Rockhampton’s renowned EXPO since its inception in… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
