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Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024, Thursday 12 September – Registrations Now
Posted on July 31st, 2024
The Capricorn Region’s Premier Industry Event The Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024 brings together key industries and developments in our region, with speakers typically being leaders across a spectrum of industries and presenting on current projects, future industry trends… Read more »
Ross Long’s Adventure on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 31st, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise recently engaged and commissioned renowned underwater photographer Ross Long to capture the breathtaking beauty of our reef and islands on the Capricorn Coast during a whirlwind 5 nights. Known for his stunning marine life photography, Ross explored the… Read more »
Capricorn Coast confirms commitment to sustainable tourism with ECO Destination Certification achievement
Posted on July 24th, 2024
Joining Australia’s leading cohort of ecotourism destinations, the Capricorn Coast has reached global best-practice sustainable destination standards with Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification at the Ecotourism level. As the fifth certified destination in Queensland and the 11th in Australia, the… Read more »
Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on July 23rd, 2024
Exciting news! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, inviting businesses and entrepreneurs from the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton, to join in this esteemed event. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation, recognizing the remarkable contributions of… Read more »
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm introduces 100% off-grid sustainable tiny homes for eco-conscious travellers
Posted on July 17th, 2024
Renowned for their ongoing commitment to sustainable living practices and holistic land management, Ross, Judy, Shae, and the team at High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm are thrilled to announce the launch of their newest offering: sustainable tiny house accommodation, providing… Read more »
Our achievements for 2023/24
Posted on July 3rd, 2024
A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »
Queensland is Bluey’s world for real life!
Posted on June 2nd, 2024
Queensland is Bluey’s world – for real life. View the 30 second videos here – 9×16 4×5 That’s the latest major tourism marketing offensive from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is kicking off today, in its biggest campaign in more… Read more »
Back by popular demand! Be part of the Drive Queensland map
Posted on May 21st, 2024
The Drive Queensland Map is a must have travel companion for visitors embarking on their Queensland driving adventure. 40,000 copies will be distributed throughout Visitor Information Centres through every state and territory and available to order through our distribution partner, Link Logic…. Read more »
Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
Posted on May 1st, 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »
Free sustainability webinars for tourism operators
Posted on April 23rd, 2024
Embracing sustainability can help your business reach new customers, build staff satisfaction, improve profitability and increase your resilience. Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, the Australian Government is hosting a free, four-part series of 1 hour webinars across… Read more »
