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Talking Tourism is Tourism Western Australia's e-newsletter detailing the latest news, events, products and other information of interest to you in the WA tourism industry.
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Treasurer hands down State Budget for 2019-20
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The Treasurer, Hon. Ben Wyatt MLA, has handed down the 2019-20 Western Australian State Budget today. Tourism WA’s overall expenditure budget for 2019-20 is $101.959 million. Included in the 2019-20 Budget is an additional $10 million over five years, to help attract new routes to Western Australia and grow the State’s reputation as Australia’s western gateway. The State Government has also committed to a $12 million international marketing boost, including $9 million in new funding. The additional funding is expected to attract more international visitors to Western Australia and provide a substantial jobs boost for the State. Tourism Western Australia is in the earlier stages of resetting the way it markets the State as a tourism destination. It will also begin work on a long-term tourism strategy for Western Australia, which will align with the national strategy being developed by
Tourism Australia. Aboriginal tourism will be an important focus for the State Government, with a whole-of-Government strategy being developed in 2019-20. The Budget papers are available from the State Budget website.
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Perth to host its first day-night Test match
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Western Australian cricket fans will get to experience the spectacle of a night Test when Australia plays trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on December 12. Tourism Minister Paul Papalia and Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray welcomed Cricket Australia's international summer schedule announcement, which will bring some major clashes to Perth. As a part of the fixtures, Perth will also host its first Twenty 20 International in nearly a decade, with world number one-ranked Pakistan taking on Australia on November 8. It comes as the State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, successfully bid to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup in 2020. Eleven men's and women's matches will be played in Perth next year, which is expected to attract a huge number of visitors - creating jobs and boosting the economy. For more information, read the Tourism Minister and
Sport and Recreation Minister’s joint media statement.
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State Budget helps put Perth on map for international students
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The State Government will invest an extra $4.5 million towards StudyPerth's International Education Action Plan, as part of the 2019-20 State Budget, which was handed down today. The plan will boost WA’s economy and provide substantial benefits to WA’s education sector and tourism industry. In 2018, WA received 44,400 international students and about one in five of them received a minimum of one visit from family or friends (from overseas). Implementation of the International Education Action Plan aims to attract an additional 16,000 students, bringing the total international student enrolments in Perth to an estimated 88,000 by 2022, which could bring as much as $2.5 billion in State annual income and generate about 15,500 jobs in WA’s international education sector. This funding boost is in addition to the State Government's investment of $2 million towards the five-year plan, aimed at
growing its share of the international education market. For more information, read the Premier and Education Minister’s joint media statement.
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Top tips to tap into valuable Indian market
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India is Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market with impressive double digit growth in arrivals, spend and length of stay. WA attracted more than 30,000 Indian visitors, who spent $74 million in the year ending December 2018. Find out how WA operators can make the most of valuable opportunities in this market by booking into Tourism WA’s India Briefing Session on May 14 at Pan Pacific Hotel, from 4pm to 6pm. The session will include a Q&A panel session of WA operators currently active in the India market. Please RSVP your attendance by COB tomorrow (Friday).
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Article explores why Perth makes top destination list
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Tourism WA’s PR team has been working with editors of major travel and lifestyle publications to educate them on the changing face of Perth and why travellers should visit, or revisit. As a result, Fairfax Traveller editor Anthony Dennis has written an article about his recent trip to Perth, which was the article was first published in Australia before being picked up in New Zealand online publication, Stuff. The article explores why Perth made it on to the New York Times ‘52 Places to go in 2019’ list, citing the Stadium, Yagan Square, Elizabeth Quay, the State Buildings, new hotels and major sports events as some of the reasons.
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Chinese cultural festival comes to Perth
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The inaugural Perth Chung Wah Cultural Festival, which will run from May 12 to 18, will showcase the best of Chinese culture. Presented by the Chung Wah Association, the festival will be held at Burswood Park, with the Swan River and the Perth city as the backdrop. The event provides an opportunity to see some of Western Australia's top dragon boat competitors in action as well as sample Chinese cuisine and experience performances, cultural demonstrations and kids' activities. All proceeds of the event will go to Telethon. The festival will also include the China/Australia Business Forum and an Architects and Construction Forum, which will build on close industry links between WA and China. For more information, read the media statement.
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Tourism WA promotes State at Sport Accord Summit
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Tourism WA representatives are attending the Sport Accord Summit in Queensland this week, joining forces with Venues West in a bid to attract and procure world-class sporting events to Perth. SportAccord is an international sport and business summit dedicated to engaging and connecting international federations, rights holders, organising committees, cities, press and media, businesses and other organisations involved in the development of sport. WA’s presence highlights Perth and Western Australia as a leading destination for major sporting events, and showcases the State's array of world-class sporting venues including Optus Stadium, RAC Arena and other VenuesWest facilities.
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Workshops coming to Margaret River and Denmark
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Tourism Council WA will be delivering a range of industry-relevant and updated tourism training workshops in Margaret River and Denmark over the next few months. Topics include digital marketing and social media; China Ready; customer service; and strategic marketing for tourism businesses. For the full schedule, visit the website.
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Nominations for 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards open
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Tourism businesses are invited to nominate for the 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. Supported by Tourism WA, the award program is designed to reward and promote excellence within the Western Australian tourism industry. With more than 30 business and individual categories to choose from, there are opportunities for all business types and sizes to participate. Nominations are now open – visit the website for details.
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WA Hospitality Supplier and Legends Awards
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May 13: The 2019 Bankwest WA Hospitality Supplier and Legends Awards showcase outstanding suppliers, promotions, products and services provided to WA’s hospitality sector. The awards will be held at Crown Perth and mark the official opening of the 2019 Hospitality Expo; WA’s largest annual hospitality conference and expo. Each supplier award category is voted on by customers from WA’s hotel and hospitality industry including accommodation properties, hotels, taverns, bottle-shops, small bars, restaurants and tourism venues. For more information or to register, please click here.
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AHA Hospitality Expo and Conference
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May 14-15: Hospitality Expo is WA’s largest industry-only tradeshow showcasing a comprehensive collection of the latest products and services on offer to the hospitality industry. Exhibitors travel from all over the country for the opportunity to align their brand with this event, and present to thousands of potential clients over two days. This two-day event showcases cutting-edge technologies, the latest in beverages, fresh produce and high-quality venue equipment. The expo will feature numerous interactive displays and demonstrations of products from more than 100 industry suppliers. For further information or to register your attendance, please click here.
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Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast
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May 16: Registrations are now open for the 2019 Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast, which will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Presented jointly by Tourism Council WA and Property Council of Australia (WA), this event will reveal the latest insights on hotel, venue and precinct development in Perth. Speakers at the event will include Tourism WA Managing Director Brodie Carr, Western Australian Museum Principal Project Officer Renae Woodhams, and Lucid Economics Director Michael Campbell. Registrations close soon. For more information and to register, click here.
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Workshops highlight WA’s unique native flora
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May 22: FACET is hosting a workshop to explore opportunities in the development of tourism product to take advantage of WA’s unique native flora. Highlighting our beautiful wildflowers through tourism has untapped potential, with Western Australia boasting the largest collection of wildflowers on Earth. Twelve thousand species have been found in WA and over 60 per cent are unique to the State. For more information or to register visit the website.
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Registrations for Denmark’s Tourism Connect now open
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June 12: Tourism Council WA is hosting a Tourism Connect industry networking function in Denmark. Registrations for this industry sundowner are now open, so don’t miss your chance to network with key tourism players, meet the Tourism Council WA team, and hear about industry news. For more information and to register, visit the website.
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ATEC presents wine conference in South Australia
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June 18-20: The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), in partnership with Wine Australia and the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), is proud to present the ‘National Wine Tourism Conference: Beyond the Barrel’ as part of the Federal Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package. This three-day conference, being held in South Australia, will feature business meetings, conference sessions and networking events and opportunities. For more information contact the ATEC team or register here.
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Last chance to register for Australia Marketplace India 2019
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August 8-12: Tourism Australia’s India flagship trade event, Australia Marketplace India 2019 will take place in Kochi, Kerala, India from August 8 to 11. This will be followed by a networking dinner in Mumbai on August 12. The program includes pre-scheduled meetings between buyers and sellers, as well as networking opportunities. The event is an opportunity for WA tourism operators to establish business relationships with up to 100 key qualified travel agencies and tour operators from India. For more information, click here and for a prospectus, click here. Applications were extended and now close tomorrow, May 10.
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Register now for North American Australia Marketplace 2019
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August 26-29: Registrations are now open for the North American Australia Marketplace 2019, being held in Los Angeles from August 26 to 29. This annual event brings together more than 100 North American buyers and 100 Australian tourism products and experiences. The program begins with an industry update and reception on August 26, followed by three days of appointments and networking opportunities. Visit the website to register. Tourism WA will also conduct a Show Me The WAy workshop to key distribution partners on America’s east coast from August 18 – 23, so save the date. More details on this workshop will be circulated soon.
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Wine exports and tourism workshops on offer
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Wine Australia's Growing Wine Exports and Growing Wine Tourism is holding workshops and webinars in Perth, Swan Valley, Margaret River and Albany until July. These are practical, hands-on, wine-specific and packed full of case studies, market insights and tools to help businesses grow their exports and develop their wine tourism products and services for the inbound tourism market. Register now for a national webinar or a workshop in your region.
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WA Tourism Conference heading to Karratha
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September 16-18: The 2019 WA Tourism Conference, which is supported by Tourism WA, will be held in Karratha in September. Following a competitive tender process, the City of Karratha was awarded the event in recognition of its significant commitment to growing the region’s tourism capacity and offering. To assist tourism businesses from across WA to attend the event, the City of Karratha is offering a subsidy for those who will be flying or driving long distances. More details on the event will be announced soon.
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Applications open for Australia Marketplace UK and Europe 2019
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October 30-31: Applications are now open for seller participation at Australia Marketplace UK and Europe 2019, to be held in London, United Kingdom. The inaugural Australia Marketplace UK and Europe is an opportunity for representatives from the Australian tourism industry to establish business relationships with key qualified travel agencies and tour operators in this market. It includes two days of pre-scheduled appointments between buyers and sellers as well as a dinner and awards night. Seller applications close on May 31. For more information, visit the event website.
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Save the date - Australia Marketplace China 2019
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November 11-15: Australia Marketplace China and Australia Premium Showcase China, provide an opportunity for representatives from the Australian tourism industry to establish business relationships with key decision makers from China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. Applications to attend will open late May. The Australia Marketplace China website will be updated with further details soon. For more information on this market, visit our corporate website.
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