Media Releases

Finalists Announced in 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

18 September 2024

The finalists that will compete for the prestigious 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards have been announced. 

Now in its 52nd year, the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards drew entries from a wide range of businesses from across the State.

Exmouth wins Gold at National Top Tourism Town Awards

10 September 2024

Exmouth has won Gold in the Small Tourism Town category of the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards in Canberra today, while Graeme Dearle of Pemberton Discovery Tours has been awarded Silver in the Australian Top Tour Guide category.

The Top Tourism Town Awards, part of the Australian Tourism Awards series, showcases the value of tourism to towns and communities across Australia, and celebrates the diversity of regional destinations from all over the country. 

Tourism industry welcomes DBCA’s new tourism-focused division

6 September 2024

The WA tourism industry has welcomed the new tourism-focused division of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and its focus on nature-based tourism. 

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said it was critical new attractions and experiences were created for people from around the world to enjoy Western Australia’s amazing natural environment. 

WA Public Backs International Students

6 September 2024

Tourism Council WA’s recent Tourism Survey revealed 72 per cent of Western Australians agreed that international students were critical to the Western Australian economy.

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed the economy was experiencing a downturn, and Western Australia needed to diversify its economy and create jobs through tourism and international education.

Host Town Selected for 2025 WA Tourism Conference

11 June 2024

Organisers of the WA Tourism Conference tonight announced that the 10th iteration of the event will be held in Fremantle on May 26 to 28, 2025.

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said the conference partners were looking forward to bringing the 2025 WA Tourism Conference to Fremantle. 

“The 2025 WA Tourism Conference is expected to attract more than 250 delegates from across Western Australia and make a significant economic impact on the local destination,” he said.

Individuals Recognised for Excellence in Tourism

11 June 2024

Four individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the tourism industry at tonight’s Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference dinner in Mandurah.

The FACET Golden Guide Award winner was announced as Graeme Dearle from Pemberton Discovery Tours. In a hotly contested field of entrants, Graeme was recognised for his extensive knowledge and deep connection to the region, proactive and guest-centric approach, and passion for his craft.

Winners Announced in 2024 7News Top Tourism Town Awards

11 June 2024

Busselton has been named the winner of the 2024 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Award at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference Dinner in Mandurah tonight.

Program Showcasing Best of WA Tourism Launched

11 June 2024

The Dream Collective program, set to promote and acknowledge the State’s leading tourism operators and experiences, was launched today at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference in Mandurah.

The program will showcase Western Australia’s leading tourism operators which consistently deliver high-quality visitor experiences, and was created by Tourism Western Australia in partnership with Tourism Council Western Australia.

Industry Welcomes New Tourism WA Board Members

10 June 2024

Tourism Council WA has welcomed the appointment of five new Tourism WA board members announced today.

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said the new board members had a wide range of experience, and particularly welcomed the new expertise in marketing, aviation and tourism operations in Western Australia. 

Industry welcomes Perth Airport and Qantas group commercial agreement

31 May 2024

Tourism Council WA has congratulated Perth Airport and the Qantas group on the successful resolution of its new 12-year commercial agreement.

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall welcomed the certainty and investment the new commercial agreement brings, with Perth Airport investing $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a runway as part of the agreement.