Tourism

Crown chief executive David Tsai used a Business News event this morning to delve into the challenges and future of the state's only casino, and the controversial Burswood racetrack.

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Cruises for smaller groups offer greater access to the many wonders of the WA coast.

Western Australia is leading the nation with its international visitor spending growth rate of 44 per cent, while domestically, the state experienced a decrease.

A state government funding scheme to boost tourism accommodation has signalled another step forward for prominent businessman Steve Birkbeck's latest luxury development plans.

Crown Perth, the Western Australian Museum and the Foundation for the WA Museum have announced a partnership for the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, as visitor numbers exceed initial estimations.

Sapphire Princess will find its home port in Fremantle in the summer of 2027-28, expecting to generate more than $140 million in economic impact.

The port city has taken out the top honour in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards presented at Parliament House in Canberra.

Qantas will significantly expand its nonstop services between Perth and Rome in 2026, extending the seasonal route and adding an extra weekly flight to almost double capacity.

All Nippon Airways will increase the direct route between Perth and Tokyo from three times per week.

REVIEW: Working at a cracking pace, Emirates' teams are completing a full wide-body aircraft makeover every three weeks.

Aventuur has secured a final investment from RAC to deliver the state's first wave park, estimated to cost $120 million and on track for a 2027 opening.

The Forrests' Fiveight has made a move on the Cape Lodge revival, submitting a $22 million application to redevelop the South West asset.

The $40 million resort redevelopment on Rottnest Island was completed last month, while the construction of its staff accommodation is due to commence.

The state government's public holiday review has continued to come under fire after some of Western Australia's peak bodies estimate significant costs to businesses.

Premier Roger Cook has rebutted reports that the Perth Convention Centre redevelopment is in limbo, as the project's viability comes into question.

Exmouth's whale shark tour industry has drawn union attention over alleged underpayment of staff.

The Australian Hotels Association WA has warned the state government against making Easter Saturday a public holiday, citing widespread hospitality venue closures.

The provision of tourism-related infrastructure will need to lift to meet WA's growing potential.

The state's Indigenous tourism sector is growing, although regional risks, funding and equity remain major hurdles.

Tourism and property industry leader Carolyn Turnbull has traded Perth for Dubai as she takes on a new role as chief executive of Nammos Hotels & Resorts amid its global expansion.

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The Martin family, of Coogee fame, will have to wait longer to bring its Bunker Bay chalets to fruition after a development panel deferred its decision.

REVIEW: A detour from the typical tourist track in France unearths wonders of a bygone era.

The Tawarri Hot Springs project, which has ballooned in costs and timeframe, has been given a four-year extension by the state's peak planning body.

OPINION: While governments talk a big game about building the Pilbara's tourism industry, the latest business closure shows they have failed to deliver.

Greatland Resources shares finished the day 10.61 per cent higher, while Virgin Australia notched an 11.4 per cent gain.

Virgin Australia has returned to the ASX with a $685 million IPO, while Greatland completed its dual listing following a $490 million raise.

Cathay Pacific will increase its Perth-Hong Kong route from 11 flights per week to a twice daily service from November.

Qantas Airways Group has announced the closure of its Singapore-based Jetstar Asia subsidiary, as part of a strategic restructure.

Virgin Australia Holdings has locked in plans to raise $685 million from investors so that some of its existing backers can reduce their stake in Australia's second largest airline.

The two prominent business leaders have different opinions about what should go in the space between the casino and Optus Stadium.