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1,200 New Rooms Needed By 2032 For Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton!
Posted on October 9th, 2024
Population growth combined with visitor growth requires additional housing as well as short term commercial accommodation on the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton. In fact, according to the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation, our region is desperate for new… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Named Finalists for Excellence In Tourism Awards for the 2nd Year Running
Posted on October 8th, 2024
The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in destination marketing for the second year running. The ATEC Awards celebrate… Read more »
Eloise Chaffers Achieves Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, Elevating Sustainable Tourism on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on October 8th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise contractor, Eloise Chaffers (Taylor Made Marketing) and passionate Ecotourism advocate, has successfully completed the Sustainable Tourism Training certification with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a leading organisation that sets global standards for sustainability in tourism. This certification… Read more »
Beaches Restaurant and The Waterline Restaurant Featured in Travelling King’s Global Culinary Journey
Posted on September 30th, 2024
Beaches Restaurant at Rosslyn Bay and The Waterline Restaurant at Keppel Bay Marina have been featured in the latest article on Travelling King, ‘Culinary Journeys: Exploring the World through Food with Local Chefs and Restaurants’. As part of this global… Read more »
Footlights Theatre Restaurant Marks 30 Years of Laughter, Entertainment, and Community Spirit on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on September 30th, 2024
This October, Footlights Theatre Restaurant celebrates a remarkable 30 years of entertaining locals and visitors with its signature mix of comedy, music, and dining on the Capricorn Coast. Since 1994, this beloved Yeppoon institution has been the heart of live… Read more »
ABC News highlights Keppel Bay Island’s National Parks
Posted on September 16th, 2024
ABC News has recently published an article highlighting the Keppel Bay Islands National Parks as an affordable camping destination for families, with a nightly rate of just $7.25 per person. The feature is made even more special with the inclusion… Read more »
Rockhampton Hosts 2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum with Future Energy, Projects, Research & Education Taking Centre Stage
Posted on September 16th, 2024
“Aggregated distribution solar is more than 3x the size of the largest coal generator in Queensland and is set to double again by 2024.” – Blake Harvey, Energy Queensland The Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton bustled with energy on Thursday… Read more »
Cruise Interest Grows for Southern Great Barrier Reef Destination
Posted on September 11th, 2024
Cruise is an emerging market for the Southern Great Barrier Reef Destination as popularity for cruising grows in the Asia Pacific and globally with interest in new destinations and ports attracting the attention of the cruise line companies. Yet, cruising… Read more »
Media release – Minister of Tourism and Sports, The Honourable Michael Healy MP: Great Keppel Island infrastructure works set to progress
Posted on September 11th, 2024
A number of infrastructure projects for the revitalisation of Great Keppel Island (Woppa) are a step closer after the State Government signed a funding agreement with Livingstone Shire Council to start work. The funds will be used to deliver crucial… Read more »
Become a Guardian of the Great Barrier Reef
Posted on September 10th, 2024
Travelers can now play an active role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef through the new “Guardian of the Reef” platform. This global initiative, launched by Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) in partnership with Expedia and working alongside all ten… Read more »
