News Articles for Australian Hotels Association WA

Tourism Council WA says the state government's decision to halt the convention centre redevelopment will cost Western Australia “billions”.

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

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has said the state government decision to add two public holidays to the WA calendar would “add salt to the wound” for businesses.

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.

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

The local branch of the Australian Hotels Association has attributed increased occupancy rates to more major events and aviation routes in the state.

WA Labor's election war chest has grown towards $250,000 courtesy of donations from high-profile businesses, while WA's peak resources lobby group has given The Nationals a big boost.

Hotel operators mull the impact of the Hyatt's sudden closure as well as their refurbishment programs.

Perth Airport has settled a long-running tiff with Qantas over the relocation of its airport terminal, striking a mammoth 12-year agreement worth around $3 billion – the largest in the airline's history.

Resources royalty reliance and a lack of action on payroll tax were among the key observations from business groups digesting today's state budget – the first from Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Payroll tax relief has unsurprisingly topped the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA's state budget wish-list, ahead of the state's unveiling of its 2024-25 books on Thursday.

A rollcall of peak Western Australian industry groups is urging WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti to take a razor to payroll tax in this year's state budget to help businesses struggling to cope with escalating costs.

The best hospitality venues in Western Australia have been revealed at the 2023 Hospitality Awards for Excellence hosted by the Australian Hotels Association WA.

A host of new players has emerged in the middle ground of WA's hotel and bar scene. Click through to see our list of WA's pub owners.

Travellers in Western Australia spent a record $14 billion in 2022, more than $1.05 billion of which was spent by international visitors.

COMO The Treasury and Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa were among the winners of the Australian Hotels Association Perth Airport WA Accommodation Awards 2023.

Longer opening hours and fewer trading restrictions on key public holidays could be on the way for Perth's small bars.

Premier Mark McGowan has a simple message for anyone complaining about new criminal and antisocial behaviour exclusion zones from Mandurah to Hillarys.

The hospitality industry is hoping changes to COVID-19 restrictions will boost trade after months of low patronage.

Budget: Mark McGowan wants the federal government to extend a COVID-19 health funding deal; cost of living relief praised; Deloitte says budget “short termism to the extreme”.

COVID WRAP: The Premier has announced an intended easing of restrictions later this month as WA reported a record-breaking figure of new COVID cases.

The number of new Covid positive cases in WA has hit 8429 - the highest since the pandemic began two years ago.

The state government has brought forward its COVID financial support and altered the eligibility criteria amid mounting pressure, but the opposition says it doesn't go far enough.

Hospitality operators are calling for substantial support packages and level two COVID-19 restrictions to be removed as soon as possible to reduce job losses and save businesses.

Industry groups are hoping the March 3 date to reopen Western Australia's borders will resolve skills shortages and provide certainty for businesses.

Premier Mark McGowan and the hotel industry are urging pubgoers to respect hospitality staff after venues reported an increase in abuse directed at workers about COVID-19 rules.

Properties used for short-term accommodation could be listed on a state-wide register as part of newly proposed reforms for the burgeoning sector.

The state opposition and sections of the business community have criticised the state government's “skeleton” of a COVID-19 transition plan, with Western Australia still without a date for the reopening of borders.

The federal government's $1.2 billion tourism package has faced widespread criticism with WA's leading industry body slamming the effort as pork barrelling for marginal electorates.

The state's hard border with Victoria is scheduled to be lifted by mid-March, as the state government announces the latest stage of eased restrictions.

A mix of good fortune and good management meant WA emerged from the recent lockdown in good shape. How likely is it to happen again?

The app's co-founders hope it will change the way we get our food and drinks at big seated venues.

While Perth's CBD hotels are struggling, many accommodation providers around WA are faring well, if they can find enough staff.

Perth business owner Alexandra Burt, whose interests include Voyager Estate winery, has lifted her low public profile by joining the board of Tourism Australia.

The future for contactless ordering app Mimu seemed bright when director and co-founder Andrew Jones spoke with Business News in February.

WA's universities are not the only businesses bearing the brunt of fewer international students, with the economic fallout likely to extend to the state's property, retail and transport sectors.

Fraser's Restaurant Group has announced it won't be reopening The Old Brewery on Mounts Bay Road once COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are relaxed, surrendering its tenancy to head lease owners Minderoo Group.

Activate Perth chair and mayoral hopeful Di Bain has penned an open letter to the state government lobbying it to spend up to $130 million raised through Perth CBD's parking levy as stimulus for the city's commercial tenants.

The state government and Australian Hotels Association have partnered to roll out a mandatory COVID-19 hygiene training course, ahead of a possible reopening of Western Australia's hospitality venues in coming months.

Western Australia's coronavirus cases remain static at 545, a first for the state since February 21. Temporary restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales have been lifted. National cabinet to consider resumption of elective surgery tomorrow.