Locals give gift of WA travel

West Australians were encouraged to Give the Gift of Travel in Tourism WA’s recent festive campaign. More than 300 tourism businesses were featured on a dedicated microsite, which resulted in over 40,000 visitors and about 16,000 leads direct to local operator websites. Social media advertising also ran interstate, showcasing giftable tourism experiences for WA-based friends and relatives. Bundles of tourism experiences were also available through a cooperative marketing partnership with Sightseeing Pass Australia.  Find out more on our corporate website.

Perth conference to attract hundreds

The Australian Hydrogen Conference (West) is coming to Perth in November, following a bid by Business Events Perth. This is expected to attract close to 450 delegates to the state, generate more than $560,000 for the local economy and boost local jobs. Tourism WA supports Business Events Perth to attract conferences such as this to our state. Read more about our work with Business Events Perth at on our corporate website.

Optus Stadium crowned country’s best

Perth’s Optus Stadium has proved a fan favourite venue after being named Australia’s best stadium in the 2021 Stadium Awards. The world-class venue also took out Best AFL Stadium following the highly successful 2021 AFL Grand Final in the awards program, run by Austadiums. Optus Stadium helps to attract drawcard events to the state, including the Bledisloe Cup in 2021, supported by Tourism WA. Read more about the Stadium’s win on the Austadiums website.

Have your say on short-term rental planning policy

Tourism businesses are encouraged to provide their feedback on the management of short-term rentals. The draft Position Statement: Planning for Tourism and associated guidelines outline proposed changes to how short-term rental accommodation will be run in our State. Feedback can be provided through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website. There is also a second public survey on the proposed registration scheme for short-term rental accommodation.

ServiceWA app rolls out

The new ServiceWA app was launched last week. The app allows people to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, check in at businesses and venues with SafeWA, and access their G2G Pass for interstate travel all in one place. Businesses can find out more information about the new app and access a stakeholder toolkit on the WA Government website.

WAITOC employment opportunity 

An opportunity for a full-time Product Development Coordinator is available at the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC). Based in Broome, the successful applicant will work together with the Operations Manager and CEO to encourage Aboriginal tourism business development, ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s Aboriginal Tourism Academy as well as other duties. Applications close on Monday, January 24. Find out more on Seek.