A new study has found tourism activity in Western Australia has dropped for the first time since the pandemic, with the state's north-west experiencing the largest decline.
More direct flights between Perth and Indonesia will start operating later this month with the new routes expected to bring in nearly 190,000 seats to the market annually.
Crown Perth chair John Van Der Wielen has spoken bluntly about the ‘appalling’ failures of the besieged casino, but has avowed the Blackstone-owned organisation can and will be turned around.
International air services to Perth are set for a major ramp up with Cathay Pacific Airways increasing flights, and China Southern Airlines and Thai International set to return later this year.
Nexus Airlines has been launched to expand the Western Australian Inter-Regional Flight Network, bolstered by a $4 million investment from the state government.
The search for an experienced operator is on after Perth Airport announced plans for its first hotel development, which is set to offer 250 rooms for visitors.
COMO The Treasury and Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa were among the winners of the Australian Hotels Association Perth Airport WA Accommodation Awards 2023.
Deputy Premier Roger Cook has expressed frustration at the delay in getting Qantas to move to the eastern side of the airport, warning that it is holding WA back.