SPECIAL REPORT: Perth hotels have varied their marketing message to attract more of the leisure market, but new developments will present additional challenges.
International resorts giant Westin will gain a foothold in Perth's hotel market, with BGC Development unveiling a $500 million development plan for the old Perth Fire Station site on Hay Street.
Tourism Western Australia is boosting marketing campaigns to increase the number of visitors to the state but the Tourism Council's new president says limited resources are hampering its efforts.
The Tourism Council of WA has elected Manny Papadoulis, currently vice-president, to replace retiring president Paul King, as well as electing three new board members.
Interstate business travel into Western Australia has fallen 6 per cent during the past year, and much of the blame is being sheeted home to the drop in resources activity.
The Tourism Council of Western Australia has welcomed a state government allocation of $500,000 over three years to fund National Tourism Accreditation Program certification, but the state opposition isn't so sure.
