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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 »
Cruise Potential Gains Momentum for the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on October 8th, 2024
Senior Executives from Royal Caribbean conducted a whirlwind tour of the Capricorn coast and Gladstone regions last week, specifically interested in the opportunities presented by Gladstone Port for future shore visits by the Quantam of the Seas (5,000 capacity cruise… 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 »
Capricorn Caves and Capricorn Dinosaur Park Yeppoon feature on Channel 9’s Getaway
Posted on October 8th, 2024
Last Saturday, 5th October, Channel 9’s Getaway aired an exciting segment based on the Dig the Tropic journey, presented by David Whitehill. The episode, commissioned by Capricorn Enterprise, spotlighted two iconic Capricorn Coast attractions: the breathtaking Capricorn Caves and the… Read more »
Tickets Now on Sale for the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala Event! – to be held Friday 29th November 2024
Posted on September 30th, 2024
The countdown to the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala has begun, and tickets are now on sale for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest businesses across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast! With nominations now officially… 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 »
Nominate Now for the 2024 Best in Business Awards!
Posted on September 17th, 2024
The countdown is on for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, and time is running out to get your nominations in! This is your chance to recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses, teams, and individuals that make Rockhampton and the… 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 »
