Tourism

Two family-run Perth motels, owned by John Christie for more than 30 years, have been sold to international investors for a total of $57 million.

Regional tourism powerhouse G'Day Group has expanded into the Margaret River region with the purchase of the area's largest holiday park.

Former Tourism WA managing director Carolyn Turnbull has accepted a role leading Malaysian developer Victor Goh's hotel and hospitality division.

Almost $80 million will be poured into securing more events like Coldplay and WWE for the state, the Treasurer revealed in the 2024-25 budget.

The aviation sector needs to do a better job of selling its positive message about carbon emissions on the road to net zero.

Carolyn Turnbull has resigned as Tourism WA managing director, confirming she would leave the government tourism agency on May 10 after two and a half years of service.

A US aviation company is attracting interest for its blended wing body Z5 aircraft, which promises significant reductions in fuel burn.

The state government has stepped in to secure the future of Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre, putting up $1.5 million to pull the tourist attraction out of administration.

There's something to suit all tastes at the Ayers Rock Resort.

The closer you look, the more you will discover about Uluru.

The North West's regional tourism hub of Broome will soon be reconnected to Singapore, with biweekly direct flights set to commence in June.

The charity behind the iconic Leeuwin tall ship has weathered the storm of administration, aided by a $3.5 million boost from Minderoo Foundation.

The new SilverKris Lounge and additional daily flights add to Singapore Airline's relationship with WA.

A striking paint job isn't all that sets the QantasLink Airbus A220 apart.

Research detailing the tourism benefits of Lancelin's sand dunes, which are shrinking as sand mining continues, has been released ahead of a visit to the town by Premier Roger Cook.

WA's peak tourism body has slammed the state government's decision to phase out tours that travel through Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley, estimating a loss of millions of dollars.

Not originally designed as a long-term passenger aircraft, the Boeing 747 was a game changer for international travel.

Bunbury's iconic Dolphin Discovery Centre has been placed into voluntary administration.

The romance of the rails has stood the test of time, and in the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, we have two beauties.

Emirates will launch a new morning flight to Dubai from December, providing travellers from WA even more choice.

The state tourism portfolio's current setup can leave assets stuck between regulatory and tourism agencies, according to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.

An industry report has detailed the top trends in cruising to emerge from last year.

From people movers to the luxury liners of today, a new book details the history of cruising.

The boss who revitalised a flailing Broome resort into an award-winning business has handed the reins over as he prepares for a new role in mining.

Three Western Australian hotels and resorts are under new ownership after US-based Travel + Leisure Co acquired Accor Vacation Club for $U48.4 million.

Qantas has discounted more than half a million seats on most of its international network, including Paris, London and New York, as part of its International Red Tail sale.

New destinations, more flights and fare moderation are on the horizon for WA travellers this year.

The doors to Pinjarra's 158-year-old Exchange Hotel will be thrown open this spring for the first time in 16 years in what the local shire hopes will prove a boon for tourism.

Developers of a 35-room motel in the heart of Western Australia's gourmet food province have been asked to addressing parking concerns before getting council approval.

The state government will invest almost $26 million for Western Australian tourism assets, including Rottnest Island and Karijini National Park.

Short-term overseas visitor arrivals in Western Australia have yet to return to pre-COVID levels of November 2019, despite a solid increase last year.

The state's environment minister has approved a proposal by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's investment vehicle, Tattarang, for an $85 million redevelopment of the Exmouth Lighthouse Caravan Park.