Tourism

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken a swipe at Qantas while promoting the $1.9 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link, claiming ongoing flight disruptions could harm the state’s tourism push.

Visitors know what they’re getting in New Orleans, which might be why tourism has surged.

WA's tourism commission is leaning heavily into a late-2000s synthpop hit for its latest campaign.

The team behind the Busselton Jetty expansion has chosen South West company Perkins as the preferred builder for the $26 million project.

WA’s emergence from a lengthy period of full border lockdowns was quickly followed by several initiatives to bolster the state’s appeal as a world-class tourism destination.

Developers appear willing to go all in when it comes to backing regional hotels.

Having asked for a change in responsibilities at the end of last year, Roger Cook is eager to redefine how WA positions itself as a tourism destination.

Many of the eye-catching projects around Perth promised a tourism benefit. Will they lift visitor spending?

Crown Resorts boss Steve McCann has stepped down after just over a year in the top job, as John Van Der Wielen is sworn in as casino licensee Burswood Limited’s new chair.

Australian pilots are being pressured to fly while tired and work around "unstable" rosters, according to a union survey.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company Tattarang has recruited a European hospitality executive to lead its lifestyle business Z1Z and Eva Hanly as chief executive of Squadron Energy.

A colourful small business career is set to wind back a bit.

Blackstone has detailed two development opportunities at Burswood, confirmed John Van Der Wielen as its local chair and conceded governance of its casinos is a work in progress.

The head of a WA wine icon plans to invest in more accommodation options and work with other hospitality operators.

Western Australia's first surf park is expected to open in 2025 with the state government to lease a 5.7 hectare lot to US-based proponent Aventuur.

The new leaseholders of Rottnest Lodge have detailed their final redevelopment plan, with an increase in the number of rooms but construction costs held to around $40 million.

Luxury retreat Amaroo has received a tick of approval to its expansion plan to more than double the facility’s capacity after a boost in local tourism.

The City of Nedlands will be requesting a two-month extension to plan its next move over the fallen Tawarri deal, which has been described by the Lands Minister as risky “flip-flopping”.

The owners of luxury retreat Amaroo have unveiled an expansion plan that would more than double capacity, following an influx of bookings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The West Australian government will establish a marine park in Exmouth Gulf in the state's northwest.

A scaled back version of the initial $32 million Busselton Jetty expansion has been given the go-ahead by the city, after a drastic costs spike almost made the project "impossible".

The not-for-profit behind the Busselton Jetty has rescoped the $32 million underwater observatory project after cost hikes rendered it unviable, keeping it afloat by splitting it into two stages.

A port city known for its heritage buildings is slowly shifting to become one of Perth’s vibrant commercial centres.

A $12.6 million package will be allocated in the state budget to preserve and enhance one of the state’s “top cultural and tourism assets”.

Qantas will resume its Perth-London direct flight earlier than planned as the national carrier also announces new non-stop routes to tourism destinations from Australia.

Japan's defence minister is among key speakers slated to address a major defence and security conference at Optus Stadium in July.

From keeping people out of WA as health minister to luring them in under the tourism portfolio, Roger Cook has had a busy couple of years.

A land deal with the state government over the Tawarri Hot Springs site, which is earmarked for a $25 million revamp, has fallen through as the local council refused to enter a head lease.

Two architecture firms have been chosen to lead the $52.4 million redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall.

John Van Der Wielen, Ivy Chen and Larry Lopez will head up a $100 million state government program launched to attract investments to potential growth industries.

Tourism and property developer Sevens Group Australia has been appointed to redevelop the Nedlands Bath Site into a boutique hotel, function centre, restaurant and café.

The City of Perth has offered free night time parking, free alfresco dining and $5,000 cash grants to support businesses as COVID-19 curbs visitor and worker activity in the CBD.