WA Labor has announced a $217 million tourism package, just hours after the state's peak tourism body warned that many local tourism businesses were in dire straits.
Crown Resorts is at risk of losing its WA casino licence after the state government agreed last night to establish an inquiry with the powers of a royal commission.
The fallout from last week's NSW report into Crown Resorts has spread, with WA's chief casino officer stepping aside from the role and the company's chief executive resigning.
Georgiou Group has been selected to upgrade Australian Marine Complex's vessel transfer path, the first of four contracts at the Henderson facility worth a cumulative $88 million.
The state government has launched a new initiative to boost Perth's tourism sector in the wake of COVID-19, amid claims as many as one in five WA tourism businesses face closure.
Global elite surfers are set to continue competing in Western Australia, following a sponsorship agreement that secures the Margaret River Pro event until 2024.
The state government has intensified its lobbying for full-cycle docking with a national television, newspaper and radio advertising campaign aimed at bringing the work to WA.
Tourism Minister Paul Papalia is facing backlash after he said accommodation providers in WA's regions were too full to take in any more from interstate.
The state government has today announced millions of dollars in support for local tourism operators as critics have continued calls for WA to reopen its domestic border.
Western Australia will extend COVID-19 emergency laws preventing residential and commercial tenants from eviction, despite opposition from industry groups.
The state government continued the rollout of its coronavirus recovery plan over the weekend, announcing funding packages for the tourism and recreational fishing sectors.
The state government has continued the rollout of its COVID-19 recovery plan, announcing it will spend millions of dollars to upgrade port infrastructure across WA.
The state government will partner with Virgin Australia to slash regional airfares until the end of October in efforts to bolster WA's sagging tourism industry.
HBF Park in Perth is set to hold a number of FIFA Women's World Cup matches in 2023 after Australia secured the joint hosting rights with New Zealand last night.
Saracen Properties and Security Capital Australia have announced the development of a $100 million, five-star spa and resort in Margaret River, a boon for the South West region's tourism industry as it pursues a post-pandemic revival.
A $12.5 million submarine rescue facility to be built in Henderson will give Western Australia a central role in emergency rescues across the region; meanwhile a decision has still not been made on the best location for mid-life submarine maintenance docking.
The state government has announced millions of dollars in grants for Western Australia's tourism businesses, ahead of a staged reopening of the state's regions and businesses in the coming weeks.
WA businesses must prepare a COVID Safety Plan before reopening next week. Some cafés and restaurants as well as community facilities will reopen and non-contact community sports will resume. WA reported zero new coronavirus infections overnight.
The state government and Australian Hotels Association have partnered to roll out a mandatory COVID-19 hygiene training course, ahead of a possible reopening of Western Australia's hospitality venues in coming months.
Seven passengers aboard the Artania anchored off Perth have tested positive for coronavirus, prompting WA Premier Mark McGowan to call on the navy to help get the cruise ship to leave.
The state government has urged Western Australian tourism operators to bring forward deals and promotions in support of the local industry, as it launches a ‘Do it in WA' campaign that will use existing funding.
Five Western Australian tourism businesses have received gold medals at the recent 2019 Australian Tourism Awards ceremony, with recognition for best accommodation and food tourism excellence among the winning categories.
The state government's most accomplished minister is planning to retire at next year's state election, dealing a blow to premier Mark McGowan, with a handful of current ministers seen as potential successors should Labor be re-elected.
The state government has today pledged to spend $2 million promoting regional tourism and $8 million on aviation, as it ramps-up its response to the worsening coronavirus outbreak.
The state government has today announced additional flights to and from Singapore, in an effort to maintain stability in WA's tourism market following the worsening coronavirus outbreak on the Chinese mainland.
The state government has approved an application by the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation to build accommodation at Millstream Chichester National Park, with the company to develop glamping tents, caravan sites and a new restaurant at the park.
The state and federal governments today announced the first details of several planned infrastructure projects on Rottnest Island, on the back of $33 million in investments for the island over the next three years.
Findings released today by Tourism Research Australia show 2.9 million visitors spent a total of $10.9 billion in Western Australia in the year to September 2019, a substantial increase on previous periods.
