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Cultural Industries 25 Sep 2015

Motivated mums reset the mould

Two Western Australian mums are among a raft of winners in the national Ausmumpreneur annual awards, which celebrates women who are successfully running their own business and juggling family life.

Appointments 18 Sep 2015

Cedar Woods appoints independent non-executive director

Valerie Davies has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Cedar Woods Properties.

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 04 Sep 2015

It's daylight to Thinkfield

There aren't many businesses that relish the lack of daylight saving in Perth, but newly formed market research firm Thinkfield says the time difference to the east coast creates big opportunities.

Cultural Industries 27 Jul 2015

Perth to host international rugby

nib Stadium will host a rugby union international for the first time next year following the state government's announcement today of a two-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union.

Appointments 08 Jul 2015

No change at Tourism WA helm

Peter Prendiville and Howard Cearns will continue as Tourism WA chair and deputy chair respectively for another three year term, Tourism Minister Kim Hames announced today.

Special Reports 02 Jun 2015

Heart and soul plays marketing role

Given its vast size, selling the state as a holiday destination is a complex business; but energising those who live in WA to tell the story might be the key.

Government 02 Jun 2015

Price is right for destination WA - SPECIAL REPORT

The state's tourism sector is reaping the rewards of a weaker dollar but more needs to be done to secure the full benefits of holiday spending and lower post-boom prices. Click through to see more on our tourism feature.

Tourism 12 Mar 2015

Extra Perth flight from China to bump tourism

From mid-July, China Southern Airlines will fly direct to Perth four times a week as the state government aims to reach 100,000 Chinese visitors to Western Australia by 2020.

Cultural Industries 16 Feb 2015

Socceroos coming to Perth later this year

The Socceroos will open their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign in Perth later this year, with the national team's first qualifying match for international football's biggest tournament to kick off at n

Food & Drink 03 Feb 2015

New bar patrons drink in ocean views

Hospitality operators are cashing in on Perth's love affair with the coast, with seven new beachside venues opening in the past two years and more on the way – from Trigg Beach to Port Coogee.

Tourism 30 Jan 2015

Tourism Council calls for more marketing money

The state government's strategy to double the value of the tourism industry to $12 billion by 2020 is on track (at $8.3 billion), however, the peak industry body is calling on a higher investment in marketing.

Cultural Industries 27 Jan 2015

Indigenous tourism council targets corporates

Australia's only state-based not-for-profit indigenous tourism association is rolling out its new strategy and calling for support from local WA business.

Appointments 27 Jan 2015

Lockwood to Tourism WA

KPMG director Nicole Lockwood has replaced Stephen Wicks as a Tourism WA board member.

Property 15 Dec 2014

Hotels revamp as competitors loom

Hotel operators are sprucing up their digs to attract business as the influx of luxury hotels in Perth ramps up competition.

Food & Drink 18 Nov 2014

Funding extended for South West foodie festival

Margaret River's annual food and wine festival has secured backing from the state government for at least another three years, with the funding commitment announced ahead of the event this weekend.

Tourism 03 Nov 2014

Kimberley campaign a hit

Tourism body Australia's NorthWest has wrapped up a three-year campaign marketing the Kimberley region by winning a top prize at this year's state tourism awards.

Opinion 05 Sep 2014

The Whitsunday Islands: windy and wet

There's no doubting the attractions of the Whitsundays, but a bout of bad weather can make for tough going in paradise.

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 15 Aug 2014

Tourism WA partners with cummings&partners

Tourism Western Australia has announced a partnership with cummings&partners as its new strategic marketing and communications agency.

Special Reports 05 Aug 2014

Diverse suitors seeking Chinese favour

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.

01 Aug 2014

Tourism WA scoops $4.8m China Southern deal

Tourism WA has signed a second cooperative marketing agreement with China Southern Airlines worth an initial $4.8 million.

Tourism 24 Jun 2014

China Southern eyes WA flight expansion

China Southern Airlines says it is open to increasing its presence in Western Australia as passenger numbers to and from the state continue to grow.

Property 03 Jun 2014

Taxi anyone? Sharing economy takes shape

Businesses drawing on the emergence of a ‘sharing economy' are infiltrating Western Australia's traditional transport and hospitality sectors.

Infrastructure 28 Apr 2014

Airport revamp to boost traveller satisfaction

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Airport is upgrading its facilities to give passengers an enhanced travelling experience.

Tourism 06 Feb 2014

Govt signs $2m Jetstar tourism deal

The state government has signed a $2.2 million marketing deal with discount airline Jetstar as it looks to attract more interstate and overseas visitors.

Regulation 18 Oct 2013

Engines idle as approvals stall

The Swan River provides a unique opportunity for WA's tourism industry, but operators say efforts to expand their businesses have been stymied by red tape and bureaucracy.

Tourism 04 Oct 2013

Eyes on Asia for more tourists

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.

Tourism 02 Oct 2013

WA-first Segway tours roll out of Barrack Square

Tourism operators at Barrack Square have launched a walking tour with a difference – you don't actually have to walk.

Cultural Industries 12 Sep 2013

Courting success

Diane Smith-Gander's will to win didn't disappear when she stopped playing top-flight basketball.

Tourism 11 Sep 2013

Qantas to showcase WA holidays

Western Australia's tourism sector is expected to get a boost from a new marketing agreement between the state government and national airline Qantas.

Special Reports 08 Aug 2013

New buds amid Sino slowdown

A moderation in the growth of China's economy has sharpened the focus on trade opportunities beyond the mining and resources sector.

Tourism 07 Aug 2013

WA town among world's friendliest

Western Australia's top tourist destination, Margaret River, has been named one of the world's top 10 friendliest places by international travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Government 22 Jul 2013

Hames resigns as tourism minister

Deputy Premier Kim Hames resigned his tourism portfolio today after admitting to wrongly claiming more than $1,000 in accommodation allowances.

Tourism 21 Jun 2013

Slowdown in business travel

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.

31 May 2013

China Southern strengthens WA link

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

Tourism 29 May 2013

Qantas to launch major WA tourism pitch

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the carrier is set to announce a multi-million dollar joint marketing agreement with Tourism WA in a bid to promote Western Australia to a new raft of interna

Special Reports 17 Apr 2013

PCB method brings broad benefits

A targeted strategy to secure high-yield conferences is paying off.

Special Reports 13 Mar 2013

Top talent

This year's candidates again proved what a wealth of talent we have in WA.

Special Reports 08 Aug 2012

Tourism targets growth sector

WESTERN Australia's tourism industry has struggled recently as the high Australian dollar proves a barrier to inbound visitors and encourages locals to travel overseas.

Cultural Industries 13 Jun 2012

Carboni delivers Modern Masters

The Art Gallery of Western Australia today launched Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters, the first exhibition in a series of six from New York's Museum of Modern Art that director Stefano Ca

Appointments 13 Jun 2012

On the move

Prendiville chairs Tourism WA

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