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Families set to rediscover Aussie holidays in 2020: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast Region is trending

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 »

Year 3: Tourism Industry Business Capability Development Program (TIBCDP)

COVID-19 – Restarting, Transitioning and Resilience COVID-19 has significantly disrupted many of the assumptions and tools that business leaders rely on for decision-making, and therefore a solid framework for action and moving forward is essential.  Four key business activities have… Read more »

Interstate borders open this Friday 10th July (except Victoria)

From 12 noon this Friday 10 July, any person from all States and Territories, except Victoria, may enter Queensland subject to completing and signing a border declaration. Queensland’s borders will remain closed to anyone who has been in Victoria within the past 14… Read more »

Interstate borders opening July 10th

For more information on Queensland restrictions and the new roadmap, visit – https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-restrictions Despite Queensland’s borders remaining closed to Victorian travellers, Capricorn Enterprise, on behalf of our regional tourism industry, is overjoyed following the announcement which will see a further… Read more »

A Decade of Tourism growth

As Capricorn Enterprise marks our ten year milestone, we reflect on a decade of highs and lows, collaboration and challenges for our regional tourism industry. Last year was definitely a ‘high’ with official Tourism Research Australia data revealing record growth… Read more »

Chase away the winter blues this school holidays

The school holidays are here and if you are looking for something to fill your days close to home, here are some cool ideas to warm up your school holiday fun! Have a Whale-y good timeWhen you are a kid… Read more »

Council and CQUniversity Village Festival Partnership to boost region’s tourism drawcard

Livingstone Shire Council is thrilled to announce its partnership with the CQUniversity Village Festival in support of the iconic event, after securing a three-year agreement. The funding of $98,000 over the three-year partnership from 2021 will see Council not only… Read more »

Capricorn Enterprise supporting our tourism industry

Three months ago, the tourism industry was forced to hit the pause button on planned marketing activities, as the COVID-19 pandemic presented a tremendous negative effect on our local and regional economy. As one of the first industries to feel… Read more »

Local tourism industry fears the slow road to recovery

Whilst the staggered easing of restrictions announced by State Government earlier this week was initially received as a welcome step in the right direction for many, not everyone has found cause for celebration. As tourism and private sector operators nervously… Read more »

Fun Over Fifty – Southern Great Barrier Reef Tour launched

Are you fabulously over fifty and ready to take the trip of a lifetime to experience the Southern Great Barrier Reef? Fun Over Fifty has launched the first of 13 new tours for 2021, starting with a 9-day tour which… Read more »