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Rockhampton and Southern Great Barrier Reef shines at 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards
Posted on November 8th, 2022
The prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, held on the Gold Coast last weekend, brought together hundreds of representatives working within the state’s diverse tourism industry in what was a celebration and reflection of the incredible operators working tirelessly to provide visitors… Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism
Posted on November 8th, 2022
2023 has been declared the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland. The Year of Accessible Tourism will work to change the perception of what it means to be an accessible tourism business; with tourism businesses supported to develop a wider… Read more »
Summer campaign designed to entice Australian holiday makers
Posted on November 1st, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to deliver a new campaign this month in conjunction with Australian Traveller – the best-selling magazine in the country. With a reputation for inspired travel writing and photography, Australian Traveller has become a trusted source of… Read more »
Luxe modular cabins on route to Poinciana in time for Christmas
Posted on September 28th, 2022
Poinciana Tourist Park in Yeppoon has set their sights on exciting new upgrades to enhance their business and provide an even greater visitor experience for their new and returning guests. Following the introduction of eight glamping tents and an amazing… Read more »
Warning: unsolicited emails from tourism directory
Posted on August 30th, 2022
Tourism and Events Queensland and Capricorn Enterprise continue to receive queries from Queensland tourism operators relating to unsolicited emails sent by a Queensland tourism business directory. This directory has no affiliation with TEQ and is not endorsed by TEQ. The… Read more »
Seize the Days Tourism Campaign
Posted on August 30th, 2022
TEQ’s ‘Seize the Days’ Tourism Campaign launched on Sunday 28 August and we encourage you to load a Deal/Offer on ATDW to make the most of this campaign. The more deals/offers we have on ATDW, the more exposure we get… Read more »
Petition to get Restaurant Managers on Skills Shortage List
Posted on August 16th, 2022
Restaurant & Catering Association is advocating for their members and the wider industry, and need your support by signing the petition for immigration reform that includes: Increase the Migration Program to 200,000 Allow international students the freedom to choose to… Read more »
Tourism operators experience an uptick in business
Posted on July 14th, 2020
Following months of waiting and gearing up to welcome visitors again, local tourism operators are relieved to be experiencing a positive flow of bookings throughout the school holiday period. With Queensland’s ‘Good to Go’ switch being hit, announcing all systems… Read more »
Good to Go Campaign
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Tourism and Events Queensland’s Good to Go campaign aims to inspire visitors to explore the very best of their own backyard and reconnect with friends and family now that travel restrictions are easing and to help assure visitors you are offering a safe travel experience. A… Read more »
Families set to rediscover Aussie holidays in 2020: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast Region is trending
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Wotif research reveals over half (53%) of Aussies believe we need to make the most of 2020 and support local Australian tourism 3 in 4 families (76%) will now place greater importance on Australian travel, even when international travel restrictions… Read more »
