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Two of the destination’s key events featured with Visit Gay Australia

Posted on September 6th, 2022

Established key destination events were recently included in the latest GALTA (Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia) E-newsletter. These upcoming events, the Gemfields Mardi Gras and the Capricorn Food and Wine Festival will bring huge crowds to Rockhampton and the Sapphire… Read more »

Get set for the Gemfields Festival – 6th – 13th August 2022

Posted on August 2nd, 2022

The Sapphire Gemfields are once again ready to dazzle this August as the quintessentially unique destination, located just a short distance from Emerald, comes to life for the inaugural Gemfields Festival. Kicking off on Saturday 6th August, the week of… Read more »

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Great Keppel Island Hideaway Shines Gold at the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has cemented its reputation as a premier destination on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, winning Gold in the 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation category at the prestigious 39th Annual Queensland Tourism Awards, held in Brisbane on… Read more »

New Training Program Designed to Inspire Exceptional Guest Experiences
Everyone involved in welcoming guests across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast are set to benefit from the new Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You program. Part of a statewide initiative, the program is designed to empower industry to share their pride… Read more »

The Best of Queensland Experiences Program (BOQEP) – Encourage customer reviews for the next BOQEP assessment
The Best of Queensland Experiences Program is an innovative program that will ensure Queensland exceeds consumer expectations by guiding industry to deliver exceptional customer experiences. For more information on this program CLICK HERE Encourage customer reviews for the next BOQEP… Read more »

Nature vs Nurture: Australian Traveller Magazine showcases Keppel Bay
Freelance travel journalist Celeste Mitchell explores the breathtaking beauty of island hopping in the Keppel Islands in the latest edition of Australian Traveller magazine, now on sale! Hosted by Capricorn Enterprise, Celeste was welcomed to the Capricorn Coast region and… Read more »

Reef to Beef in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Turns Gold at Queensland Tourism Awards!!!
5 out of 31 Gold Awards, plus a Silver and a Bronze, were claimed by the Capricorn region on Friday night at The Star’s newest venue in Brisbane for the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry… Read more »

Anticipation Builds for the Sold-Out 2024 Best in Business Awards at Keppel Bay Sailing Club!
Excitement is soaring for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, a sold-out celebration at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club! This prestigious event shines a spotlight on exceptional businesses and individuals across the region while supporting two vital local charities, CQShines… Read more »

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