On top of this you will have access to the full suite of Capricorn Brochures and Guides, links to Capricorn Social Media for all the latest news and direct contact with Accredited Visitor Information Centres.

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More than 300 tourism-focussed minds are expected to attend, for what will be the state’s first major tourism forum in more than two decades.

Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey said “this conference is about restoring confidence and opportunity in the industry. By working as one, the Government, industry leaders and operators can put Queensland front of mind as Australia’s number one tourism destination.”

The opportunity to register your interest is only open for the next two weeks. The deadline for expressions of interest is COB Thursday, 24 May.

The DestinationQ Forum will be held on Monday 25 and Tuesday, 26 June in Cairns at the Pullman Reef Hotel.

This Destination Tourism Strategy aims to guide tourism industry development in the Capricorn region by coordinating stakeholders in a common direction to maximise the tourism potential of the destination so as to achieve a balance of economic, social and environmental outcomes.

For the Capricorn region to achieve its aspiration for 2016 it is critical that there is:

• A coordinated approach to destination Marketing and Promotion;
• Innovative Product and Infrastructure Development across the region that delivers on the destination aspiration; and
• A tourism industry that is operating at the highest standards of service, safety and sustainability through effective Industry Development programs

Click here to download the Destination Tourism Strategy 2012-2016

With the free Capricorn App, you now hold the entire region in the palm of your hand.

Looking for Accommodation? Not sure what to do once you get to the Capricorn region? Then look no further than this Mobile Visitor Information Centre. The Capricorn App can provide you with comprehensive lists of Accommodation, Attractions, Destinations, Events, Tours and Transport available. On top of this you will have access to the full suite of Capricorn Brochures and Guides, links to Capricorn Social Media for all the latest news and direct contact with Accredited Visitor Information Centres.

Photos from the Event

This luxury day cruise vessel can carry just under 300 passengers and can seat approximately 120 passengers comfortably for dining in the lower deck.

Joining the Freedom Fastcat and Wild Duck, this modern multi-million dollar vessel joins the fleet just 2 years after the Freedom Monarch was launched.

The Allen family (Max and Carmel along with Max jnr and Mel) commenced operation on the Capricorn Coast in the year 2000 and look forward to the revitalisation of Great Keppel Island Resort.

Freedom Sovereign’s first job will be to transfer cruise passengers in the Whitsundays. From there it will be heading to Gladstone to service the Curtis Island route.

Then she will return home to join the Freedom Fast Cats fleet which provide day cruises, coral cruises and transfers to magnificent Great Keppel Island.

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In 2012, Central Queensland will participate in the Australian Innovation Festival for the first time.

The Capricorn Innovation Festival, unique amongst the national events, will be held at Chameleon Group on the Bruce Highway south of Rockhampton and will host an interactive workshop over lunch on Friday 25 May and an open day on Saturday 26 May and will be themed around innovation in the sustainable built environment.

The future of the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton looks extremely bright for property owners, investors, the building industry, businesses and families judging by recent statistics released by the State Government’s OESR (Office of Economic and Statistical Research).

The predictions for population growth show that the Capricorn Coast is ahead of Mackay and Townsville, and on par with Gladstone and Emerald in regards to percentage population growth. Whilst Rockhampton’s growth is not quite as strong, percentage wise it is ahead of the State’s capital, Brisbane.