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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 »

The Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You Program

The Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You Program has been developed to inspire everyone involved in welcoming guests to become proud hosts and deliver exceptional experiences so that our guests become passionate advocates for our region. Capricorn Enterprise is excited to… Read more »

The Best of Queensland Experiences Program – Social Media Criteria Update for 2025 Assessment

Following recent consultation with industry and RTOs about the Best of Queensland Experiences Program, the social media criteria will change for the 2025 assessment. This will be an interim solution as TEQ moves towards implementing more suitable metrics for 2026… Read more »

Unlock the Secrets of Rockhampton – Join Time Safaris on Channel 9’s My Way this Sunday!

Tune in to Channel 9’s My Way this Sunday, 10th November at 5:30 pm to explore Rockhampton like never before with local operator Time Safaris! Join passionate tour guide Phil Hore as he leads viewers through a journey of intrigue,… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef Partnership Shines at ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) Meeting Place 2024

Eloise Chaffers and Loni Hammond proudly represented the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) partnership at this year’s ATEC Meeting Place, held on the Gold Coast. The event kicked off with a warm welcome at SeaWorld, where attendees enjoyed a sneak… Read more »

Reshma Shah – Optimal Travel Famil

This month, Capricorn Enterprise had the pleasure of hosting Reshma Shah, Director of Optimal Travel, as she embarked on a famil across our stunning region. Specialising in group travel, honeymoons, and custom self-drive itineraries, Reshma explored a range of experiences… Read more »