Bradley Woods

The state government will grant $4.5 million towards StudyPerth’s plan to turnaround the decline of international student numbers, which will include an alumni database, digital marketing campaign and an international student centre in the city.

The state government has announced that China Eastern Airlines will trial direct flights between Shanghai and Perth in January and February of next year

Industry bodies are divided over a plan to increase regulation of short-stay accommodation providers such as Airbnb, with Tourism Council WA and the Australian Hotels Association among supporters of the proposed rules.

Tourism Council WA has encouraged the state to attract more international students and events, as the state government touted figures from Tourism Research Australia as proof its marketing campaigns were paying off.

The McGowan has reversed one of its first policy initiatives, announcing over the weekend that Perth will once again be classified as a ‘region’, making it easier for international students to gain work after their studies.

Today's decision by the state government to increase the payroll tax exemption threshold has been welcomed by industry bodies.

Findings released today by Tourism Research Australia show 2.9 million visitors spent a total of $10.9 billion in Western Australia in the year to September 2019, a substantial increase on previous periods.

The state government has today announced additional flights to and from Singapore, in an effort to maintain stability in WA’s tourism market following the worsening coronavirus outbreak on the Chinese mainland.

The state government has today pledged to spend $2 million promoting regional tourism and $8 million on aviation, as it ramps-up its response to the worsening coronavirus outbreak.

UPDATED: The state government has said it will adopt most of the recommendations arising from a parliamentary inquiry into short-term accommodation, with Tourism Council WA and the Australian Hotels Association WA welcoming the pledge to apply more stringent regulation to the sector.

For all the advances and disruptive opportunities available via everyday tech such as smartphones, Pubster founder Adam Mastey still sees opportunities in the hospitality sector.

Western Australia’s tourism industry could receive a much welcomed boost in the coming months, as Princess Cruises diverts several of its routes to Australia due to port closures throughout Asia.

The state government has urged Western Australian tourism operators to bring forward deals and promotions in support of the local industry, as it launches a ‘Do it in WA’ campaign that will use existing funding.

The Australian Hotels Association WA has made a number of recommendations for the state’s hospitality sector to reduce the spreading of COVID-19, with Crown Resorts in Perth extending its social distancing measures to Perth.

Volume restrictions on alcohol sales will be required to ensure staff safety and avoid public panic buying, according to Australian Hotels Association WA chief executive Bradley Woods.

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.

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.

The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.

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.

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

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

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.

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 2021 AFL Grand Final will be held at Optus Stadium if Melbourne’s COVID situation does not improve, the league’s boss has confirmed.

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

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.

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

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.

The opposition has accused the state government of “drip feeding” struggling businesses with ad-hoc financial support after releasing a fifth COVID assistance package.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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