Taste Great Southern reveals indulgent 2026 program
One of WA’s premier culinary events, Taste Great Southern, has revealed the tantalising program for the four-day 2026 festival, with tickets now on sale. Highlights include Tides of Taste x Singlefile at Maitraya with Jo Barrett and top WA chefs; Guy Turland’s Peak to Plate hike-and-dine experience; the new Taste Market with wine, food and masterclasses; and the Denmark Wine Hop for easy winery touring. The festival will take place from 5–8 March 2026 and is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Great Southern, providing a boost to the region’s economy. Find out more here.

HSBC SVNS secured for Perth for another three years
Perth has secured the Australian-exclusive rights to host the HSBC SVNS rugby tournament for another three years, following sell-out crowds on the final day of both Perth 2024 and 2025 events. HSBC SVNS 2026 will take place from 7–8 February at HBF Park, bringing 16 of the world's top rugby nations to Perth and creating an electric festival atmosphere. The event is expected to once again draw thousands of out-of-state visitors to WA, injecting millions of dollars in visitor spend into the state’s economy. Find out more here.

Applications closing tomorrow for Australian Tourism Exchange 2026
Applications for the Australian Tourism Exchange 2026 (ATE26) close tomorrow. Taking place in Adelaide from 10–14 May, ATE is the Australian tourism industry’s largest annual business-to-business event, connecting Australian tourism operators with global distribution partners. The event features scheduled business appointments and key networking opportunities designed to foster global partnerships and drive industry growth. Find out more and apply here. 

Perth to host Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference 2026
Australia’s tourism and hospitality leaders will gather in Perth from 3–5 November 2026 when the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC 2026) takes centre stage at Optus Stadium. Presented by the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and supported by Tourism WA, AITC 2026 will build on the momentum of previous conferences and unite industry professionals, operators, and thought leaders to explore the future of Indigenous and cultural tourism in Australia. Find out more here.

Closing soon: Regional Tourism Organisation member survey 2025 
Tourism WA’s 2025 Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) annual membership satisfaction survey is closing on Friday, 14 November. All RTO members are encouraged to take 10–15 minutes to complete the anonymous survey before it closes next week. Each participant will go in the draw to win one of five $200 cash prizes. Access the survey here.

2025 WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner
Winners of the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards will be announced at the Gala Dinner this Saturday, 8 November in Perth. The full list of finalists can be viewed here. Nominations for the 2026 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards for Individual Excellence and 7News Top Tourism Town Awards will open soon, with nominations for the business categories to follow in March 2026. Register your interest here. 

New eLearning hub now available for Tourism Council WA members
Tourism Council WA is now offering the Quality Tourism eLearning Hub, a brand-new member service. It provides free, flexible, online learning for tourism business owners, managers and staff to help strengthen business capability, workplace skills and deliver outstanding visitor experiences. A free course on handling complaints and difficult customers is now available on the eLearning hub, providing practical strategies for managing challenging interactions and turning complaints into opportunities using a proven five-step process. Learn more here. 

Tourism Council WA’s Hello China business tool
To help tourism operators better understand and meet the expectations of Chinese travellers, Tourism Council WA’s Hello China Business Tool is available. By deepening cultural awareness and adapting products and services, tourism operators can deliver experiences that are respectful, meaningful, and memorable. Align with one of Australia’s most significant international visitor markets and gain insights that foster genuine cross-cultural connections. Learn more here.