Southern Great Barrier Reef - Latest News
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 »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Region Breaks Tourism Records
Posted on October 3rd, 2018
Tourism has solidified its position as a pillar in our local economy according to new data released yesterday (Tuesday 2nd October) showcasing record high results. The National Visitor Survey data is released by Tourism Events Queensland, and recent figures revealed… Read more »
That’s the spirit! Fabulous food and distilled delights give our region a boost!
Posted on September 12th, 2018
Delicious gourmet delights, seriously good coffee and quality locally made spirits, are just part of the Capricorn region’s array of options that will get your taste buds watering. Right on the ocean’s doorstep, our fantastic part of the Southern Great… Read more »
Selling our destination to the world! Annual Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE)
Posted on April 17th, 2018
This week, I am sending our greetings from Adelaide at Tourism Australia’s Annual Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) where 2,500 sellers and buyers in the tourism industry participate in four (4) solid days of back to back 15 minute appointments which… Read more »
BEST OF QUEENSLAND EXPERIENCES – YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!
Posted on March 6th, 2018
Tourism products identified as a Best of Queensland Experience, that demonstrate their ability to deliver a high-quality visitor experience, will have the opportunity for inclusion in future TEQ marketing activities. This is an incredible opportunity for our operators in smaller… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) on show at Flight Centre Travel Expos
Posted on February 28th, 2018
The Southern Great Barrier Reef was once again a very popular choice for potential travellers at the recent Flight Centre Travel Expos held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The Travel Expos offer exclusive travel deals on airfares, hotels, tours, car… Read more »
Launch of new leisure website to boost visitors!
Posted on November 21st, 2017
An average of 9,720 monthly unique visitors to the destination’s leisure website is about to grow thanks to the launch this week of the new look www.capricornholidays.com.au by Capricorn Enterprise. From the Southern Great Barrier Reef to the Sandstone Wilderness,… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Voted One of Australia’s Top 10 Island Destinations!
Posted on November 7th, 2017
Great Keppel Island Voted One of Australia’s Top 10 Island Destinations! Great Keppel Island has taken out sixth (6th) position in an annual consumer poll by leading travel experience provider Experience Oz. Voted #6 Island Destination to Experience in 2017,… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise continues investment in Tourism Trade
Posted on November 7th, 2017
Last week, the three regions of Capricorn, Gladstone and Bundaberg again partnered to promote the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) Destination to Sydney ITO’s (Inbound Tour Operators). Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll, led a delegation of operators new to trade over three… Read more »
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef – Help us recruit the first 5,000 Citizens!
Posted on October 19th, 2017
In just a few weeks we launch our website to the world, coinciding with the annual coral spawning event. We’ve set ourselves a target of recruiting 5,000 Citizens by November and are reaching out to you, the tourism industry, businesses… Read more »
