2025 Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place in Perth
Tourism representatives from across the nation were in Perth this week for the 2025 ATEC Meeting Place, the organisation’s annual flagship event and second largest tourism trade show after Australian Tourism Exchange. Held from 27–29 October, the event featured business meetings, networking functions, and a gala finale, while offering WA tourism operators the chance to connect with inbound tourism buyers and showcase the state’s offerings through immersive pre-event familiarisation tours. Read more here. 

Perth chosen as host city for 2030 Gay Games XIII
Perth has officially been selected as the presumptive host city for the 2030 Gay Games XIII, after a successful bid from Pride WA, supported by Tourism WA. The Gay Games are the world’s largest inclusive sporting and cultural event, held every four years. Over a 10-day celebration, the games bring together thousands of participants and spectators for a vibrant program of sport, art, and entertainment. Open to everyone—regardless of gender, sexuality, or background—the Gay Games champion diversity, inclusion, and community. Read more here.

Supercars to continue to thrill Perth in 2026
The Perth Super 440 will continue to thrill motorsport fans for another year, with the WA Government renewing its support of the high-octane event. The Perth round of the Repco Supercars Championship will return to the iconic CARCO.com.au circuit in Wanneroo from 31 July to 2 August 2026, drawing thousands of fans to WA for the must-see event. The Supercars event returns after the 2025 Perth Super 440 celebrated its biggest Perth crowd in eight years. Read more here. 

Register for China Dream WA Roadshow 2026
Registrations are now open to join the China Dream WA Roadshow, from 23–27 March 2026. Co-hosted by Tourism WA and Business Events Perth, this international event is your opportunity to engage directly with Chinese key distribution partners and learn key insights about WA’s largest market by visitor spend. The format will cover two key cities, Guangzhou and Shanghai, with business networking opportunities and events in both cities. More information can be found in the event prospectus. Register here. 

Last chance to register for Dream Global WA Tourism Forum
Registrations close tomorrow, Friday, 31 October for the Dream Global Tourism Forum. Hosted by Tourism WA on Friday, 7 November, the event gives operators the chance to hear from Tourism WA’s Country and Market Managers, who will share the latest insights and activities from key international and domestic markets. Discover how Tourism WA is positioning the state across key global markets, and learn about upcoming campaign activity, partnership opportunities, and ways to align your business with WA’s broader tourism goals. Register here. 

Major events boost WA tourism and hospitality business
New data from STR Global, commissioned by the Australian Hotels Association WA, shows hotel occupancy rates spiked during recent major events in Perth, highlighting the success of Tourism WA’s major events strategy. According to the data, the days surrounding major events see hotel occupancy rates around 90 per cent. These results come after WA hosted the sold-out WWE Takeover Weekend, the Bledisloe Cup, and UFC Fight Night with even more big events scheduled, including The West Test and AFL Origin. Find out more here. 

Register for TCWA’s accessible tourism workshop 
Tourism businesses can enhance their accessibility by attending Tourism Council WA’s virtual accessible tourism workshop on Wednesday, 12 November. Operators can take advantage of the industry body’s online assessment tool, which will assist them in providing guests with detailed information about their business’ accessibility. Learn more and sign up here. 

Level up on social media
Tourism Council WA will host two social media workshops in Perth in late November. The Optimising Instagram for Tourism Businesses workshop will offer practical advice on improving businesses’ Instagram profiles, using Stories to connect with audiences, creating engaging Reels, and making the most of collaborative posts. The Advanced Social Media workshop will focus on analysing the effectiveness of current online promotion, developing a refined strategy, monitoring online reputation, managing reviews, and staying up to date with the rapidly evolving landscape of online promotion. Register here.