Western Australia promoted at India Roadshow
Western Australia’s first India Roadshow since international borders reopened concluded yesterday after three days of meetings with partners in India. The roadshow, which was hosted by Tourism Western Australia and Business Events Perth, saw 16 WA hotels, attractions, experiences, and Regional Tourism Organisations present their product to more than 300 Indian agents in New Delhi and Mumbai. Read more here.

WA’s Aboriginal Experiences on show
From 30 January to 1 February, Tourism WA hosted Journey Through the Dream State: A Western Australia Aboriginal Showcase event in Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. Eight WA Aboriginal operators showcased their experiences to trade and media audiences to establish and enhance commercial connections and deliver positive media coverage. The events also included Q&A sessions with Tourism WA ambassadors — Megan Gale in Melbourne, Natalie Barr in Sydney, and Colleen Hawkes in Auckland. Event feedback has been incredibly positive, with some excellent coverage delivered in key travel trade publications including KarryOn and Travel Daily. View media coverage here. 

Madfish Bay makes #4 in Australia’s Top 10 Beaches List
Western Australia’s Madfish Bay has been named the fourth best beach in the country by Brad Farmer AM’s official Best Australian Beaches list for 2024. As one of Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ and a renowned beach expert, Farmer released his carefully curated annual list of beaches earlier this week and Madfish Bay, which sits just outside Denmark in WA’s South West, beat almost 12,000 contenders to land in the top 10. Beaches rank within the top five emotive factors for international and domestic travellers when choosing a destination, with beaches and aquatic locations the greatest drivers of international visitor demand to Australia. Read more here. 

Photo credit: Colby James

Albany tourism hotspot to receive $3.3 million upgrade
Significant upgrades are expected to commence at Torndirrup National Park near Albany this year, with the WA Government committing $3.3 million to accommodate increasing visitation to the parks at The Gap and Natural Bridge. Upgrades will include an increase to the number of parking spaces available, redevelopment of surrounding roads, and visitor toilets installed at the picnic area. Read more here.

Tourism WA Regional Roadshows
In partnership with WA’s five Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO’s), Tourism WA will be delivering a regional roadshow across five locations between February and April 2024, to share updates and engage with tourism operators, industry bodies, local government, and other key stakeholders. This will be a great opportunity to gain current insights on global and domestic trends, Tourism WA’s upcoming priorities, campaigns, and initiatives and to share valuable insights from your region in a collaborative workshop environment. Register your attendance for Australia’s Golden Outback, South West, North West and stay tuned for Coral Coast and Destination Perth registrations.

Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Ecotourism Australia’s inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit will bring together industry leaders and sustainability experts in Brisbane/Meeanjin from 4-6 June 2024, to discuss the current opportunities and challenges for the sustainable tourism industry. Following the theme of People, Planet, Place, Purpose; the program will feature a wide range of topics across four pillars of sustainability. It will feature international perspectives, innovative best practices and practical insights. Tourism operators, destinations, government, and industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to learn more about the future of sustainable tourism and grow on their sustainability journey. Find out more here.

Individual Awards Nominations Close Soon
The individual categories in the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards provide tourism business owners and operators the opportunity to make their staff feel valued and appreciated, with nominees able to publicly showcase their commitment to providing a high-quality tourism experience to customers. Don’t miss out, nominations close on February 22. Click here to learn more and nominate. 

Australia's Golden Outback is hiring
Australia’s Golden Outback has an exciting opportunity for a new Membership and Administration Officer to join their team and help to drive the development and promotion of the region to stimulate visitation and economic growth. This varied role will see involvement in all areas of the organisation, providing an opportunity to learn many facets of the tourism industry. Working in a supportive team and flexible work environment where career and professional development are valued. Applications for the position close on 20 February 2023. Find out more here.