Tourism Western Australia in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

Tourism Western Australia

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9262 1700

Address: Level 10, 1 William Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 It was fantastic to see so many local government and tourism industry leaders from across the State come together yesterday for our inaugural Tourism Bound event. The event was developed so delegates could share their knowledge, ideas, research and success stories to help shape the future of tourism in Western Australia. Presentations were delivered on a range of topics including destination marketing, the important role of visitor centres, the potential of Aboriginal touris...m, an overview of WA’s aviation landscape, and the role of national parks in the tourism space. For more information, head to our website - https://bit.ly/2UE2834

25.01.2022 Rediscover Australias sunniest capital city this September with a range of accommodation deals. Were working with Perth hotels to give West Aussies inspiration to Wander out Yonder in Perth and its surrounding regions. Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2R9xRra

24.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who supported our first industry update for 2021 yesterday More than 260 people tuned in both online and in person , to hear Tourism WA’s plans for the year ahead, and the longer term focus to support the industry for when the time is right to welcome travellers back to Western Australia. More information is available at https://bit.ly/3ojz65q

23.01.2022 Lets hear it for the main street traders and local businesses of Margaret River in Australias South West who are making lemonade! With the support of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River theyve made this cheeky video to let people know theyre open for business - despite the major earthworks going on around them. Great to see local tourism businesses getting together to support each other, solve problems and stay positive.

23.01.2022 WA wildflowers are beginning to bloom throughout Australias Coral Coast and Australias Golden Outback! By September, the wildflower season will move south and reach Perths botanical gardens, nature reserves and national parks, before finishing in October and November in the forests and coastal heaths of the South West. If youre unsure where and when to experience this natural beauty, the WA Visitor Centres online Wildflower Tracker is an easy-to-use interactive map s...howing where wildflowers are featuring around the State. The tracker has already proved very popular, recording 40,000 views last month - https://bit.ly/2EhLj9l WAITOC also launched its new bushfood and wildflower brochure yesterday, which can be viewed on its website - https://bit.ly/3hfxI0O - while were busy promoting wildflower tours and experiences through our Wander out Yonder campaign.

23.01.2022 Are you a tourism business looking for staff? Register your employment needs today through Studium, Seek or Gumtree. Find out more at https://bit.ly/2Z1d5OY

23.01.2022 In case you missed it, Darren "Capes" Capewell - an Aboriginal tour operator in Gutharraguda (Shark Bay) - was featured on Tourism Australias Live from Aus virtual travel experience last weekend. The aim of Live from Aus was to reconnect Australians with our countrys unique wildlife, landscapes, food and wine, Indigenous, arts and cultural experiences through television, digital and social media channels. The operators were chosen to reflect Australias diverse touris...m offering across all states and territories and across four key segments - Australian culture, natural beauty, food and drink and wildlife. Enjoy!

23.01.2022 An update for travel from Victoria and Queensland

22.01.2022 An important update to WA’s controlled border.

22.01.2022 One week left to apply! Find out more here - https://bit.ly/30BzbZ8

21.01.2022 WA tourism businesses are being offered the opportunity to promote exclusive travel offers at a significantly reduced rate to RAC members through a partnership between Tourism WA, Tourism Australia and RAC. The offers will feature in a special Western Australian travel edition of RACs member magazine, Horizons, which reaches more than 900,000 RAC members. For more information and to download the advertising prospectus, go here - https://bit.ly/36OqM6C. Read more about the partnership, which marks the next phase of the Wander out Yonder intrastate campaign here - https://bit.ly/3fTOYbr

20.01.2022 Our thanks to all of the operators across the State who are hosting the Nine News weather team with us, as part of our successful Wander out Yonder campaign. Check out the new TV ad: https://bit.ly/2J3FPSh Head to our website to find out the latest news about our campaign: https://bit.ly/3fnD8H3

19.01.2022 From 6pm Sunday 31 January, the Perth metropolitan area, Peel and South West regions will go into a five day lockdown (until 6pm Friday 5 February). People should not leave these regions during this time. It’s important we all remain calm and do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19. For more information about lockdown, visit: https://bit.ly/3jbRiwG

18.01.2022 Check out this post to travel responsibly and keep up to date with restrictions in place for remote aboriginal communities.

18.01.2022 With the sun soon setting on another action-packed week here at Tourism WA, weve taken a moment to reflect on some of our highlights: Tour and attraction operators participated in the latest Our Story workshop in the Swan Valley A mini-campaign was launched to encourage locals to explore Perth and surrounds this September... The spectacular Kimberley was named in Conde Nast Travellers top 21 places to go in 2021 Find out more in our Talking Tourism e-newsletter here - bit.ly/32gHV8d. Make sure youve signed up to receive your weekly industry update on our corporate website here - https://bit.ly/2CJQxKL

18.01.2022 Sending our congrats to Qantas on their centenary! Our partnership with the iconic Aussie airline has helped millions of visitors travel to and around WA. West Aussies welcomed our most recent regional flight deal with Qantas special one-way fares between Perth and Exmouth available for 12 months from November this year. A great initiative helping to support regional tourism operators in WA.

18.01.2022 Go from ... to ... Escape the chill with a bargain Virgin airfare from Perth to Broome or Kununurra on sale now from $199! What a great incentive for people to fly to Australias North West to experience the iconic destinations of the Kimberley region while supporting our local tourism operators...... ...or for those up north to cosy up in Perth for a city staycation. This special 48-hour offer went on sale last night and follows the success of a partnership between Tourism WA and Virgin last month which saw thousands of West Aussies pounce on discounted tickets to both destinations. Get in quick to tick experiences like a camel ride on Cable Beach off your bucket list! Read more here: https://bit.ly/2Y9waOp

17.01.2022 Congratulations to COMO The Treasury, Perth AU for being awarded Best City Hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in Travel + Leisures Worlds Best Awards!! What a fantastic achievement for this luxury hotel in the heart of our city.

17.01.2022 Tourism WA-supported events in trophy contention! We had a blockbuster events season in 2019 with a calendar of quality events bringing the cash and crowds to our state and proving in WA - we know how to put on a show! It seems the event professionals agree, with a swag of Tourism WA-supported events announced as finalists at the 2020 Australian Event Awards and Symposium including: ... 2019 Manchester United Tour at Optus Stadium a national and state finalist in the Best Event category 2019 Perth Bledisloe Cup at Optus Stadium a national finalist in the Best Event category 2020 Perth Festival Highway to Hell closing event a national finalist in the Best Event category 2020 ICC Womens World Cup national finalist in the Best Event category Winners will be announced on 21 October

17.01.2022 Were so excited to launch our new campaign on WA Day - Wander out Yonder. Its perfect timing as this campaign is all about getting out, exploring our great State and supporting our local tourism industry. See WA through fresh eyes - you can bet theres somewhere only a drive away to cross off your bucket list.... More information can be found on our campaign page - https://bit.ly/36OqM6C So go forth WA - Wander out Yonder! #ThisIsWA #WanderOutYonder

17.01.2022 With an Aboriginal history that dates back some 30,000 years, Kalgoorlie (Kulgooluh meaning ‘place of the silky pears’) is a place of great cultural significance to the Wongutha people, with many Dreaming stories connected to the land. Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours gives you a glimpse into both the modern and ancient history of Kalgoorlie on a range of tours. They invite you to join their Wongutha guide and hear the ‘first story’ of Kulgooluh. Find out more on their website - https://bit.ly/3eSVQ92 Tourism WA works closely with our Partner, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council Aboriginal Tours & Experiences in the marketing and business development of Aboriginal tourism experiences. For more information on the full range of Aboriginal tourism experiences in WA, visit the WAITOC website - bit.ly/2U6c2dR #NAIDOC2020

16.01.2022 This walking tour reflects Warrang-Bridil's vision to ‘close the gap’ on knowledge and understanding of Nyoongar people’s heritage, as they share their culture with visitors. The 60-minute ‘on country’ tour with a Nyoongar guide explores the shores of the spectacular Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) overlooking Perth city, Matagarup Bridge and the Optus Stadium precinct. It also features in-depth insights into pre-colonisation of the Nyoongar nation and the importance of culture,... language, values, relationships, responsibilities and social structures. Tourism WA works closely with our partner, WAITOC Aboriginal Tours & Experiences, in the marketing and business development of Aboriginal tourism experiences. For more information on the full range of Aboriginal tourism experiences in WA, go to the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council website here: https://bit.ly/2U6c2dR #NAIDOC2020 See more

16.01.2022 Great news for our States North West, with discounted Virgin airfares to Broome and Kununurra on sale from today. West Australians who book discounted tickets will be able to fly to Broome for $199 one-way and Kununurra $229 one-way, for travel between August 3 and October 31, 2020. What are you waiting for?? ... More information here - https://bit.ly/2OKQwbE

16.01.2022 Out today! Take a look at our new edition of Talking Tourism, our regular e-newsletter for the tourism industry. Find out about a call for new nature-based tourism ideas, the unveiling of a Welcome to Country artwork at the Western Australian Visitor Centre, the start of wildflower season in Australias Coral Coast and Australias Golden Outback and more here: https://bit.ly/2E0bOR3 Dont miss out, make sure youve signed-up at https://bit.ly/2CJQxKL to receive the weekly e-publication.

15.01.2022 Great news for Broome with the popular Shinju Matsuri festival set to celebrate its 50th edition, kicking off on August 29, 2020. The festival was initially called off earlier this year because of the threat of COVID-19. Running for an action-packed nine days, it will be the first large-scale event to be held in the North West since Phase 1 COVID restrictions came in to place in April.... Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3iseg27

14.01.2022 Thanks for sharing your story with us Collie! The Tourism WA team is just back from a visit to the Collie River region where we held an Our Story Deep Dive workshop at Harris River Estate Winery. These workshops are all about helping you identify your regions unique experiences that embody the Spirit of Adventure.... Weve had some incredible feedback from these workshops so far, with people showing real pride in what their area has to offer as well as optimism for what we can achieve by working together. For more info on holding a workshop in your area, visit our website and subscribe to Talking Tourism: https://bit.ly/2QtEtAp

14.01.2022 From tomorrow, WA is moving to a controlled interstate border. This means to enter WA, people need to complete a simple registration and declaration. More details at https://bit.ly/2IzvAo6

14.01.2022 Perth Festival released its bumper 2021 program this week and we are proud to support it once again as sponsors of the City of Lights event Bilya Beneath. The event will see some of the most iconic locations in Northbridge come to life with changing light projections on the buildings. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3lO02JW Image: Kevin Laminto

14.01.2022 Photo credit: Jarrad Seng Photography Western Australians will have even more reason to discover the States exciting holiday options thanks to a number of new co-operative marketing partnerships supported by the State Government, through Tourism WA, as part of the Wander Out Yonder campaign. The deals involve partnerships with family-friendly caravan and holiday park group Top Parks, motorhome provider Britz Australia and tour and attraction platform Sightseeing Pass Austral...ia. Read more here:https://bit.ly/2YZ4fBI

14.01.2022 Exciting news for some of WAs most iconic natural attractions and tourism drawcards, with $150 million to be spent on upgrades and improvements under the WA Recovery Plan. The funding includes: a $31 million investment to upgrade Rottnest Islands ageing water supply and road network a new $10 million caf and function centre at Perth Zoo... a $3.84 million injection into the Camping with Custodians program to help communities on the Dampier Peninsula build a new camp site, and upgrade another two. It also includes $1 million for the Tourism Attractions Case Management framework to help attract more unique attractions to the State. Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/3gJJctd

12.01.2022 Hot ticket item! The discounted airfares between Perth and Broome and Perth and Kununurra have been a sell-out success! Nearly 8,000 West Aussies have snapped up the discounted Virgin Australia airfares - making the partnership between the State Government and Virgin Australia one of the states most successful ever. ... The State Government, through Tourism WA is continuing to negotiate with airlines to secure more discounted airfares for more regional destinations. Its a great incentive to encourage more people to #wanderoutyonder and explore more of WA! .

12.01.2022 Thanks all who came along to our inaugural T O U R I S M B O U N D event last week. We're looking forward to this event marking a new era of collaboration and understanding between tourism organisations, government and industry. ... Check out our wrap-up of the day's activities. https://youtu.be/TIXTTOCyGOY

12.01.2022 If you have a new nature-based tourism idea, the WA Government is looking for new high-quality tourism experiences in lands and waters managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Innovative submissions are invited from industry, including new adventure activities, tourism experiences, infrastructure, tour products, eco accommodation and/or Aboriginal cultural tourism opportunities. Submissions close September 11. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/31BYJXb

12.01.2022 The wait is over! The Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park is open - providing a major tourism boost for Australias Coral Coast. The Skywalk was part of a $24 million project which has seen the area redeveloped with new amenities including toilets and visitor information, with an environmentally friendly kiosk due to open soon.... The facility also showcases the culture and stories of the Nanda Traditional Owners. Read more on our corporate website: https://bit.ly/2YpTBT7

11.01.2022 Great to see some operators like Goombaragin Eco Retreat in Australias North West re-opening to welcome tourists back! A reminder to plan ahead when you #wanderoutyonder - especially to remote Aboriginal communities.

11.01.2022 Important update for Tourism Business Survival Grant applicants! The deadline for submissions has now been extended until 4pm Monday, July 13, 2020. For people who have already submitted an application, the extension means they can re-open, review, amend and re-submit their application if they wish.... For help with the application process, please contact: - Tourism WA Recovery Team: [email protected] - Tourism Council WA: [email protected] - Your Regional Tourism Organisation Full details on the Tourism Business Survival Grant can be found on our corporate website: https://bit.ly/3ic7sW8

10.01.2022 Seventy-seven events around the State have been awarded funding as part of the 2020-21 Regional Events Scheme. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the events and tourism industry, these events will be held between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. To find out more, including the full list of events, go here: https://bit.ly/3ewWI25

10.01.2022 Yamaji Art is located in the heart of Geraldton and offers a range of authentic art and cultural tours. Representing artists from the Amangu, Naaguja, Nhanagardi, Badimia and Wajarri lands as they show you their Country and Culture through art and storytelling. Tourism WA works closely with our Partner, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council Aboriginal Tours & Experiences in the marketing and business development of Aboriginal tourism experiences. For more information on the full range of Aboriginal tourism experiences in WA, visit the WAITOC website - https://bit.ly/2U6c2dR #NAIDOC2020

09.01.2022 Great news for our South West region, with Marriott International announcing its building a five-star resort in Margaret River! The announcement of the new Westin Margaret River Resort & Spa demonstrates long-term confidence in WA from one of the worlds largest hospitality organisations. The Westin Margaret River Resort & Spa will be located on the southern headland of Gnarabup Beach, and will include 120 guest rooms, on-site dining venues, and meeting and event space.... The hotel is due to be completed in 2023. For more information, visit our website - https://bit.ly/2BEsxrl

09.01.2022 Welcome news for many tourism businesses in Australias North West! The Kimberley, Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku and parts of the East Pilbara will reopen to all West Australians tomorrow, with the Federal Government agreeing to remove the Commonwealth Biosecurity restrictions. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2Y0heRL

09.01.2022 If youre looking for cute gnomes and picturesque places to roam - check out the Ferguson Valley this weekend. A new drive trails booklet has just been launched with the lowdown on all this area has to offer. See it at the link below. Australias South West Ferguson Valley South West Development Commission... https://bit.ly/355V4Ts

07.01.2022 Find out more about what this afternoons announcement will mean below.

07.01.2022 WA - its time to #workandwander Right now, theres a range of short and long term jobs in some of the most incredible holiday locations in WA. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2Z1d5OY

07.01.2022 BRING. IT. ON! Huge news for WA with Australia and New Zealand winning a joint bid to host the 2023 Womens World Cup. Perth is set to host a series of matches in the blockbuster international competition. ... Its welcome news for tourism in the State with the matches expected to attract big numbers of visitors and media coverage showing-off WA to millions of football fans worldwide.

06.01.2022 Out now! The special WA travel edition of RACs Horizons magazine will reach more than one million RAC members across WA, as it is delivered to more than 635,000 homes from this week. It will give plenty of inspiration for West Aussies to continue to wander out yonder this year!... Better check the mailbox!

06.01.2022 Eligible tourism operators are encouraged to submit their application for the recently announced WA Tourism Recovery Fund. The fund provides an initial $10.4 million in one-off cash grants for up to 1,600 individual small businesses around the State. The $6,500 grants will provide immediate support to eligible tourism operators, with annual taxable wages of less than $1 million, including accommodation, attraction, and tour and transport businesses. Applications close on June 12, 2020. For more information on the Tourism Recovery Fund, including eligibility criteria, and the online application form go here - https://bit.ly/2AOPCap

04.01.2022 Tours and events are among the expanded list of premises that will be required to keep a contact register from Friday 12 February. Any business that has been using their own QR code to date to maintain a contact register, must also now provide the Safe WA app as an option for their customers to give people a choice on their preferred registration platform. Find out more at www.wa.gov.au

04.01.2022 Our Tourism Business Survival Grant Program is now open for online applications! The Program aims to support the survival of tourism businesses that attract visitors to WA and can demonstrate extreme hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of $25,000 to $100,000 are available to support a range of recovery costs through a competitive application process. ... Find out more on our corporate website: https://bit.ly/2MDOzgc

02.01.2022 Our five regional tourism organisations will receive more than $20 million in funding support over the next five years. The Tourism WA funding will be shared by Destination Perth, Australia's South West, Australia's North West, Australia's Golden Outback and Australia's Coral Coast for marketing and coordinating tourism in each region. We look forward to working together to build on the boost in significant increase in local visitors who have taken up the call to #wanderout...yonder and holiday in WA. Read more at https://bit.ly/2YpU6Nm

02.01.2022 Check out some of the action from the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show which kicked-off today and runs until November 8. Our fantastic WA Adventure Travel Hub is ensuring plans to #wanderoutyonder in @westernaustralia are top of the to-do list for those taking a look at what’s on offer. The hub, which is a partnership between Tourism WA, our regional tourism organisations and Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council Aboriginal Tours & Experiences, gives visitors a... taste of a WA road trip as well as information about planning an exciting adventure holiday. The show is expected to attract more than 32,000 people across the three days and is the biggest event of its kind in Australia.

02.01.2022 Today's #NAIDOC2020 post features Ngalang Wongi Aboriginal Cultural Tours. Bunbury’s original inhabitants, the Nyoongar people, hunted and fished throughout the Koombana Bay area for thousands of years. Artist and didgeridoo player Troy Bennell weaves his cultural knowledge into an array of Dreamtime stories and whimsical yarns about traditional and contemporary Aboriginal life, sacred sites, the Nyoongar six seasons and Dolphin Dreaming, linking to Koombana Bay’s population of wild bottlenose dolphins. Tourism WA works closely with our Partner, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council Aboriginal Tours & Experiences in the marketing and business development of Aboriginal tourism experiences. For more information on the full range of Aboriginal tourism experiences in WA, visit the WAITOC website - https://bit.ly/2U6c2dR

02.01.2022 More regions to reopen - just in time for the long weekend!

02.01.2022 The Nannup Flower and Garden Festival has helped local businesses bloom! Were thrilled to hear that this event, sponsored through Tourism WAs Regional Events Scheme, has attracted tourists to this charming town in Australias South West. Congratulations to the organising committee for their resilience and creativity that made this fantastic event happen.

02.01.2022 More restrictions eased for WA! Read on to find out the latest on WAs updated COVID-19 Roadmap.

01.01.2022 Support is on the way for WA tourism operators with grants of $6,500 starting to land in the accounts of successful applicants for Tourism WAs Recovery Fund. Its not too late to apply! Jump online and check in to see if youre eligible for this cash boost. It shouldnt take more than 30 minutes to apply, youll only need a very basic recovery plan AND it wont rule you out for applying for more support through the Tourism Business Survival Grants which are coming soon. ... Find our more and apply online using the link below, or email [email protected] if you have any issues or concerns about applying. Were here to help. Get in quick - applications close 6pm Friday, June 12. https://bit.ly/2ZEG4ZY

01.01.2022 Mabu Buru Tours offers a Broome experience that will open your eyes to the Country and the world of the Yawuru people. Join Johani Mamid of Mabu Buru Tours on a range of tours around the Broome area, from crocodile feeding at the world-renowned Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, exploring the Minyirr Buru or experiencing his new cultural night tour to view turtle nesting during November and December. Find out more on their website - https://bit.ly/2UlPBBx Tourism WA works closely with our Partner, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council Aboriginal Tours & Experiences in the marketing and business development of Aboriginal tourism experiences. For more information on the full range of Aboriginal tourism experiences in WA, visit the WAITOC website - bit.ly/2U6c2dR #NAIDOC2020