2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards winners announced
The winners of this year’s 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards were announced at the gala dinner on Saturday, 8 November. These prestigious awards celebrate our state’s leading tourism operators for innovation and excellence across 26 categories. Tourism WA sponsored the Major Tourist Attractions and Major Festivals and Events awards, with gold awarded to WA Museum Boola Bardip and FRINGE WORLD respectively. A big well done to Hall of Fame inductees, the WA Museum, Singlefile Wines, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and Pullman Bunker Bay. See the full list of winners here. 

Winners of the AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence announced
On Monday evening the winners of the 2025 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence were celebrated before an audience of more than 1,000 guests. These prestigious awards honour WA’s top hotels, bars, pubs, taverns, and restaurants. Tourism WA Managing Director Anneke Brown presented the Tourism Initiative Award to The Marina Mindarie, one of more than 40 award categories overall. This year’s event drew a record-breaking 605 nominations, showcasing the depth and strength of talent within the state’s hospitality industry. See the full list of winners here.

Dream Global Tourism Forum a success
Tourism WA hosted the successful Dream Global Tourism Forum with more than 130 attendees on Friday, 7 November, providing key updates on our market plans for 2026. Operators heard directly from Tourism WA’s Country and Market Managers who flew in from around the world to present in person on how the state is being promoted across key international and domestic markets, upcoming campaign activity, and new partnership opportunities. The strong turnout and engaging panel discussions reflected the industry’s shared commitment in positioning WA as a world class destination. If you missed the event and would like to access the recordings, you can find them here. 

Geraldton and Kalbarri accommodation study
The Mid West Development Commission, in partnership with Tourism WA, Shire of Northampton, and City of Greater Geraldton, have commissioned a study to identify market gaps and future demand for accommodation investment in Geraldton and Kalbarri. The findings identified a range of exciting accommodation development opportunities in these key coastal tourism hubs. Kalbarri’s unique tourism landscape and Geraldton’s stable accommodation market, bolstered by corporate stays, offer substantial opportunities for new investment. Find out more here.

Registrations closing soon for China Dream WA Roadshow 2026
Registrations for the China Dream WA Roadshow are closing soon. To be held from 23–27 March 2026, this international event is an opportunity to engage directly with Chinese key distribution partners and learn key insights about WA’s largest market by visitor spend. China and Hong Kong are important visitor markets for Western Australia, representing some of the state’s biggest markets for international visitors and visitor spend. The format will cover two key cities, Guangzhou and Shanghai, with business networking opportunities and events in both cities. Register here. 

Applications open for 2026 Best Tourism Experience in Wine Award
Following a successful inaugural year, WA Good Food Guide (WAGFG), in partnership with Tourism WA, is once again seeking Western Australia’s Best Tourism Experience in Wine. Organisations offering bookable experiences—such as cellar door tastings, unique events, winery accommodation, or hospitality—are invited to apply for this prestigious award, recognising exceptional contributions to the state’s tourism industry. The winner receives a three-year listing on WAGFG Experiences and a marketing program valued at $10,500. Applications close Monday, 24 November. Find out more and apply here. 

Operators encouraged to optimise listing on westernaustralia.com
Australia Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is offering advice for creating a strong online presence on westernaustralia.com—Tourism WA’s key platform for showcasing local tourism businesses. ATDW is guiding listing reviews, providing tips on using engaging visuals, and crafting keyword-rich descriptions to help operators, event holders, tourism businesses, and hospitality venues optimise their profiles. This includes selecting accurate photos that feature people enjoying experiences, highlighting unique offerings and showcasing industry accreditations and awards for credibility. Businesses can book a free optimisation session to enhance their ATDW profile here. 

Sign up for TCWA’s introduction to generative AI optimisation webinar 
Tourism businesses wondering how traditional search is evolving with AI advancements are invited to sign up for a webinar explaining the fundamentals of this new tech landscape. Tourism Council WA will host an introductory webinar explaining how generative AI search works and the basic principles for adapting tourism business content to stay on top of this changing environment. The webinar will be held on Thursday, 20 November. Register here.

Join FACET and Segway Tours for Twilight on the Swan
The Forum Advocating Cultural and Eco-Tourism (FACET) and Segway Tours WA invite industry professionals to join a guided twilight Segway ride across Boorloo Bridge on Thursday, 20 November from 4:15–7:15pm. Celebrate the launch of Segway Tours WA’s newest experience, which offers panoramic views of Perth/Boorloo’s skyline and connect with industry colleagues. The evening concludes with a sundowner and networking at The Point Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. Register here. 

Tourism Council WA’s end-of-year Christmas networking function
On Friday, 5 December, Tourism Council WA will host its end-of-year networking function for 2025. Taking place in the TCWA gardens in Burswood, the event offers an opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and reflect on this year’s achievements within the tourism industry. Find out more and register here.