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LuxeCommentsPremiumNingaloo reef resort one step closer to reality

A ‘lighthouse resort’ on the Ningaloo reef is a step closer to reality, with Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang group lodging a development application for the project with the Shire of Exmouth.

Michael Traill

TourismAustralia's regional tourism recovery

March saw the smallest monthly declines in overnight travel expenditure since the start of COVID-19, according to Austrade's latest National Visitor Survey.

AAP

TourismMixed lot for tourism in the regions

Regional tourism is on a bumpy road to recovery but the further from Australia's capital cities, the harder it seems for operators to attract visitors.

John Kidman

style cityCommentsPremiumPlan to give Fremantle ‘New York’ makeover

As its life as a working port is wound back, planners are pushing to create a new-look Fremantle — using global cities such as New York, Hamburg and Istanbul as influences.

Joe Spagnolo

Bush legendsVideoCommentsPremiumThe woman teaching the world about Kimberley magic

After facing some difficult times in her life, Bec Sampi became one of few Aboriginal women to find a calling as a head tour guide. Now, she passes on her wisdom about the ancient land to visitors.

Steve Butler

Tourism hotspotVideoCommentsPremiumUnique water sports landmark puts Collie on the map

WA is blessed with countless hidden gems. With the pandemic making travel difficult, Sandgropers are turning to the many picturesque hotspots in our own backyard. And now we have another.

Miriam Fisher

‘golden opportunity’PremiumTourism’s chance to shine around the world

Acclaimed WA documentarian Julia Redwood says there is a “golden opportunity” to use film to bolster the State’s tourism sector.

Kate Purnell

SEASONAL RESTRICTIONSLimited access flagged to protect Abrolhos wildlife

Growing interest in the tourism potential at the Abrolhos Islands has led the State Government to raise plans for seasonal restrictions to 23 islands deemed “value-rich” for conservation.

Liam Beatty

Brand PerthCommentsPremiumMore high-profile recruits to help put Perth on the map

Local Government Minister John Carey says he is excited to join the new ‘Brand Perth’ forum as one of six new recruits to join the brainstorming session convened by Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

Charlotte Elton

Tourism FundingCommentsPremiumFunding boost for South West tourism

Funding of $1.25 million will be used to try to attract visitors to the region, including $600,000 to promote the South West Edge driving route.

Josh Sunderland

Stay, Play and SaveCommentsMystery tours, cheap hotels on offer in tourism boost

The State Government is offering West Aussies mystery tours and subsidised hotel stays in a bid to help tourism operators hit hard by COVID-19.

Charlotte Elton

‘world-class tourism experience’CommentsPremiumCould Abrolhos Islands be WA’s next holiday hotspot?

Low-impact camping, tourism infrastructure and commercial opportunities at the Abrolhos Islands could be introduced under a draft blueprint for the archipelago’s future over the next decade.

Liam Beatty

‘welcoming and inclusive’CommentsMulti-million dollar resort to revamp Rottnest Island

Rottnest could become the new Bali for WA holidaymakers — with $40 million committed to delivering a world-class resort on the island.

Briana Fiore

‘serious problem’CommentsPremiumTourism WA’s ‘bureaucracy’ slammed after mass exodus

Nationals MP Vince Catania has called for reform of the beleaguered Tourism WA after it was revealed that half its board — including the chairman — will resign by the end of June.

Charlotte Elton

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The right pitchCommentsPremium
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Moment has arrived to get WA tourism right

Tourism has the potential to become a great WA economic success story. Perth is a great tourist drawcard — but we need strong vision and leadership to make the most of our strengths.

Shock exitsCommentsPremiumMass exodus at Tourism WA as half of board resigns

Tourism WA’s board will be left with just five commissioners after a mass resignation at the troubled organisation, which came under fire last month for burying a $360,000 branding report.

Charlotte Elton

TourismDrinkers help Redcape hotels lift payout

People have been spending more money at pubs as coronavirus restrictions ease and hotel group Redcape will pay investors a higher fourth-quarter distribution.

Steven Deare

Our brandCommentsPremiumPerth high-flyers get ideas rolling for city’s rebrand

Perth’s pre-eminent property developer, a high-ranking resources sector executive and a school principal will join forces to help answer the question: 'What exactly is Perth?'

Charlotte Elton

Bunbury windfallPremiumWA family pockets $100m in bus company sale

The Haousts are selling Go West Tours to listed group SeaLink for $113.5m.

Sean Smith

Too soon?VideoCommentsKalbarri to reopen tomorrow after cyclone devastation

Kalbarri is set to roll out the welcome mat to tourists less than a month after Cyclone Seroja devastated the popular holiday spot and left up to 70 per cent of properties in the town damaged.

Ben O'Shea

‘Mexican standoff’CommentsPremiumTourism sector bleeds amid states-feds’ ‘blame games’

Australia’s tourism sector has called for the Federal Government to ramp up support beyond the offer of 800,000 half-priced flights as the industry looks to rebuild from the devastation of COVID-19.

Sarah Ison

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumThe whale shark whisperer of WA

Steve Butler explores the story of how a curious English schoolboy who collected animal skulls for a hobby helped put Exmouth on the eco-map.

Steve Butler

Bike HubCommentsPremiumTrail bike plan revs up

A proposal to build an off-road bike network that would establish Manjimup as the centre for trail biking in WA reached a major milestone last week.

Josh Sunderland

TourismAirlines criticise UK travel restart plan

The British government's plan for restarting international travel has been slammed by airlines which say only wealthy people will be able to holiday abroad.

Estelle Shirbon and Sarah Young