Tourism

Exclusive 02 Sep 2026

PCEC snub cost WA '$50m' global LNG event

Documents reveal the delayed redevelopment has cost the city an international LNG event which could have brought in $50 million in economic impact to the state, according to analysis by Business Events Perth.

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti and Basil Zempilas

Sport 28 Aug 2026

WWE locked in for three years

The state government has announced it has locked in a three-year deal with WWE without divulging the price tag, as questions over event spending transparency continue to swirl.

Kelsian will sell Captain Cook Cruises but keep SeaLnk Rottnest. Photo: Supplied

Tourism 26 Aug 2026

Sale of Rottnest ferry service scrapped

The planned $15 million sale of the SeaLink Rottnest ferry service to the owner of the competing Rottnest Express service has been cancelled after coming under ACCC scrutiny.

Tourism 04 Aug 2026

Bali Ha'i cover-up claims

Prosecutor claims alleged thief Colin Beeck tried to keep pay rise under wraps.

Tourism 31 Jul 2026

Bali Ha'i accused claims boss knew

The former Bali Ha'i Cruises general manager accused of stealing more than $676,000 claims his boss Dick Chandler knew about the bank transfers.

Bali Ha'i boss Dick Chandler leaves Perth Magistrates Court

Tourism 29 Jul 2026

Bali Ha'i boss claims lieutenant lived high life

The Australian skipper of Bali Ha'i Cruises claims his former lieutenant lived the high life in London while on an alleged $670,000-plus stealing spree.

Special Reports 29 Jul 2026

Hotel developments set for Perth unveiled

While developers race to meet rising demand, stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation continue to test the state's tourism ambitions.

Tourism 28 Jul 2026

Bali Ha'i boss accused of $676k stealing spree

Former Bali Ha'i Cruises director and general manager Colin Beeck is fighting allegations he illegally transferred more than $670,000 out of a company bank account in a four-year stealing spree.

Tourism 27 Jul 2026

Bali Ha'i fight for Beeck

Former Bali Ha'i Cruises operations chief Colin Beeck fighting 114 stealing as a servant charges.

Renders of the proposed AQWA extension. Images: via WAPC documents

Property 23 Jul 2026

Green light for AQWA upgrade

An upgrade of AQWA in Hillarys has been approved, with the multi-million-dollar plan to include new aquarium exhibits, a theatre and a playground.

Property 22 Jul 2026

Panel approves $240m St Martins revamp

Planning authorities have unanimously approved a $240 million plan to convert the CBD's St Martins Centre into a 240-room hotel, with office and retail space.

Government 13 Jul 2026

Proximity to power shifts calculations

Leaked numbers have made government secrets public, and highlight a departure from Labor's past messaging.

Terminal one retail and hospitality precinct

Retail 06 Jul 2026

Perth Airport unveils new terminal offering

A refreshed retail and hospitality precinct at Perth Airport's main international terminal has reached completion, amid major works for the planned $5 billion expansion.

Cultural Industries 02 Jul 2026

WA Museum’s Warriors display ‘most successful yet’

The Terracotta Warriors exhibit has been labelled the museum's most successful display yet, as questions swirl around the state government's spending on arts and culture events.

Government 02 Jul 2026

Tourism WA boss exits

Tourism WA's managing director Anneke Brown has resigned after 18 months in the role.

Cultural Industries 01 Jul 2026

Revealed: WA govt’s spend on arts events

Tourism WA's spending on arts and culture events pales in comparison to the state government's splash on bringing sports and entertainment offerings to Western Australia.

The Rydges Hotel sits in Kalgoorlie South. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Property 16 Jun 2026

Rydges Kalgoorlie hotel to expand

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder hotel owned by three prominent WA property families is in line for an upgrade to accommodate more tourists

A render of the proposed Cottesloe redevelopment.

Government 25 May 2026

Cott foreshore in $15m boost

A multi-million-dollar funding boost has taken the Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment off the ice, advancing the project five years after a masterplan was finalised.

Deals 11 May 2026

Busselton tourism assets at play

Avocado famer Russell Delroy has added a Geographe Bay holiday park to his asset base, with the $9.8 million purchase preceding another property's listing.

Cultural Industries 07 May 2026

New fund to progress major projects

A new $500 million fund to fast-track major projects like the Aboriginal Cultural Centre has come out of the 2026-27 state budget.

Tourism 04 May 2026

Tourism businesses cut staff as bookings drop

A slump in forward bookings has prompted a third of tourism businesses to cut down on employee numbers and staff hours, according to Tourism Council WA.

Property 30 Apr 2026

Hyde Perth delay, cost revealed

Perth was slated to open the first Hyde Hotel in Australia, but delays to the Seasons of Perth transformation had Melbourne beating the city to it.

Tourism 21 Apr 2026

State govt continues support for regional airlines

Nexus Airlines and Aviair will receive a share of more than $5 million from the state government to ensure accessibility to regional air services, as the Middle East conflict continues to put pressure on global fuel supply.

Tourism 15 Apr 2026

Virgin follows Qantas on fuel, but impact is lower

Virgin Australia says its jet fuel bill will rise by an extra $30 to 40 million in the second half of its financial year, prompting capacity and fare adjustments.

Tourism 14 Apr 2026

WA govt softens Horizontal Falls call

The state government has reversed its decision to stop all but one tourism operator from passing through the Kimberley landmark at the end of this year.

Tourism 14 Apr 2026

Sydney-Busselton flights suspended amid fuel crisis

The taxpayer-backed Sydney to Busselton Jetstar flights have been suspended as fallout from the Middle East war forces Qantas Airways to scale back services and flag a fuel cost blowout.