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.
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.
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.
The state tourism portfolio’s current setup can leave assets stuck between regulatory and tourism agencies, according to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.
Three Western Australian hotels and resorts are under new ownership after US-based Travel + Leisure Co acquired Accor Vacation Club for $U48.4 million.
