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.
The state government has announced that China Eastern Airlines will trial direct flights between Shanghai and Perth in January and February of next year
The McGowan government says it will set up a taskforce to investigate establishing a pilot training academy in Western Australia, after Qantas today launched a formal request for proposals from state governments across the country.
China has long been identified as one of Western Australia's most important tourism markets, but the state could be just as important to the People's Republic as it seeks to establish itself as a premier holiday destination and international travel hub.
Western Australian businesses are having to work harder to secure investment from China as high net-worth Chinese seek opportunities outside of the resources sector.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth hotels have varied their marketing message to attract more of the leisure market, but new developments will present additional challenges.
China Southern Airlines might be a relatively new player in the eyes of Western Australia's travelling public, but the aviation giant has an association with the state that dates back years before
SCULPTURE by the Sea has opened for its ninth year at Cottesloe Beach this week, and for the first time visitors will be asked to donate a gold coin to keep the free event viable.
