WA takes centre stage with triple world title boxing spectacle
The list of Australian-exclusive major events coming to WA continues to grow, with Perth set to host a premium boxing event with three World Title matches at RAC Arena in April, headlined by the Kambosos vs Lomachenko fight for the IBF Lightweight World Title. The event will be broadcast live to over 100 countries and territories, showcasing WA as a world-class events destination, and attracting thousands of visitors to WA to witness the tournament in person. Find out more here.

WA to receive over 129,000 additional inbound seats each year
Emirates has announced that WA is set to welcome over 129,000 additional inbound seats each year with the relaunch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and Perth from December 2024.  This added service between Dubai and Perth will provide further flight options for travellers from WA’s priority tourism markets and begins during WA’s peak summer season, to drive a boost for our local tourism industry. Perth's international aviation capacity has now recovered to 94 per cent of pre-COVID levels (as of December 2023), with the state on track to restore aviation capacity in full before end of financial year. Find out more here.

WA listed in Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel
Western Australia has enamoured US press and continues to garner top placements in 2024 “best of” lists, with the Abrolhos Islands the only Australian destination mentioned in CNN Travel’s “Where to Go in 2024” roundup. Similarly, WA is highlighted in Travel + Leisure magazine’s “15 Best Places to Travel in April” where the writer named history, culture, and nature as top reasons to visit. In a story with AFAR showcasing the top accommodations across Australia, the editor of the luxury travel outlet highlighted two WA icons with COMO the Treasury and Sal Salis.

Final day of HSBC SVNS Perth sells out
HSBC SVNS Perth 2024 finished on a high on Sunday, with the final day of the three-day rugby festival officially a sellout. Thousands of out-of-state rugby fans packed into HBF Park over the long weekend to enjoy the Australian-exclusive rugby tournament, which combined fast-paced matches with a blockbuster music line-up and lively beach club. Fans who missed out on the fun have the opportunity to relive the festival experience again – with SVNS returning to Perth in January 2025. Read more here.

Six-week all-of-state campaign launches with KAYAK
In partnership with Tourism WA, KAYAK has launched a six-week all-of-state campaign to drive interstate visitation. The campaign is running until March 1 and includes featured trip guides focused on WA’s bucket-list experiences. It is being promoted through KAYAK’s paid and owned channels including native display, social and website. The campaign also includes a travel video series and influencer engagement with Justin Narayan, winner of MasterChef Australia 2021, showcasing Perth and the Margaret River Region. Find out more here.

Two WA operators named Discover Aboriginal Experiences Members 
Mabu Buru Tours and Kimberley Cultural Adventures have been accepted into the prestigious Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) program run by Tourism Australia. WA now has 10 Aboriginal tourism experiences in the DAE program, which targets international trade distribution and trade media partners. Being part of DAE elevates the visibility and international trade engagement of operators and supports our Jina Plan objective to establish WA as Australia’s premier destination for Aboriginal tourism. Find out more here or learn how Tourism WA supports Aboriginal tourism here. 

2025 Conference Host EOIs close soon
Conference organisers are seeking Expressions of Interest from potential host towns for the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference. Hosting the WA Tourism Conference can deliver substantial economic, media and visitation benefits to your destination. Click here to learn about submission information and requirements to host the event.

Tourism Council Workshops across WA
Tourism Council WA’s upcoming workshops across WA will deliver the latest information, research and trends relevant to your business in Albany, Busselton, Kununurra and Perth. All Tourism Council WA members receive a 50 per cent discount on workshop registrations. Click here to learn more and register for the upcoming workshops.