WA
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Developments
WA developments abound despite tourism threats
One of Australia’s leading eco-resorts, Karijini Eco Retreat located 1,500km north of Perth, will have new managers from March as…
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Developments
Red dawn for Perth with new Radisson
Radisson is the latest major hotel group to announce its entry into Perth, the group's RED brand to make its…
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Developments
WA accom snags tourism whopper
Fishing fans holidaying in WA will be able to get their catch cooked by a chef in their visitor accom…
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Developments
Broome operators seek curbs as they lose “10 to 15 percent a year to Airbnb”
Broome accom providers have joined the fight for urgent regulation of short stay holiday lets, claiming established businesses are losing…
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Events
WA rewards accom’s shining lights
WA’s star performers were celebrated at the 2019 Australian Hotels Association’s accommodation awards for excellence last week.
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Developments
Under pressure tourism chiefs defend taxpayer-funded trip
WA tourism has defended a decision to take 40 social media influencers on a taxpayer-funded getaway as part of its…
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Industry
Blame big hotels, not us, says short-let body
A peak body representing short-stay letting has hit back at claims the sector is damaging tourism and destroying the livelihoods…
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Developments
Visiting chiefs urged to rein in Airbnb
WA's most vociferous campaigners for short-stay curbs lobbied inquiry officials on a three-day visit to Margaret River last week.
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Developments
Perth chiefs push staycations as prices plunge
New hotels are causing plummeting occupancy levels across Perth and forcing accommodation to offer some of the lowest nightly pricing…
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Developments
$33m for tourism icon made famous by quokka-loving celebs
Rottnest Island is to get a $33 million overhaul in recognition of its status as a world-class Australian tourism destination.
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