Tourism

TourismRoyal commission into Crown Perth unveiled

Western Australia will hold a royal commission into Crown Perth's suitability to continue holding a casino gaming licence.

Michael Ramsey

Beach-front artSculpture by the Sea returns for 17th exhibition

Perth’s popular Cottesloe Beach will come alive with more than 70 pieces of art from across the world next week when Sculpture by the Sea returns for its 17th exhibition.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Hollywood guestsExmouth chief says Bana will ‘have a whale of a time’

Hot on the heels of being named WA’s top tourist destination by a leading travel website, Exmouth has declared it is ready for the arrival of Hollywood superstar Eric Bana.

Ben O'Shea

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WA tourism calls for $50m to avoid ruin

Struggling tourism operators need an immediate multi-million dollar support package or risk financial ruin, with the industry predicting a ‘golden age’ in tourism once the COVID vaccine is rolled out.

Josh Zimmerman

Luxury hideawayNew El Questro owner pushes back on labour shortages

G’Day, the company behind Discovery holiday parks and Rottnest Island’s glamping venture, says tourism operators need to do more to promote hospitality as a career.

Sean Smith

Must-seeCollie’s new mega mural something to give a dam about

West Australians have been urged to check out the world’s largest dam mural, which was officially opened in our South West this morning.

Charlotte Elton and Jackson Barrett

TourismFormer Trump casino going out with a bang

The Trump Plaza casino in Atlantic City, where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party, is set to be demolished.

Wayne Parry

TourismWA ponders Crown Resorts judicial inquiry

The West Australian government's chief casino regulator has stood aside over concerns about his friendships with Crown Resorts employees.

Michael Ramsey

TourismTourism revamp for Kakadu National Park

Australia's pristine World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will be upgraded as part of a $276 million plan to rejuvenate tourism.

Aaron Bunch

Bush LegendsSea and sport produce generations of magic in Cervantes

With its mix of white sandy beaches, beautiful water, great fishing and relaxed coastal vibe, it’s easy to see why Cervantes is a popular tourist destination. But it isn’t without its struggles.

Steve Butler

Victorian clusterMcGowan poised to shut border despite $4b tourism drop

A growing cluster of COVID-19 infections in Melbourne has Mark McGowan poised to raise the drawbridge to Victoria, as new figures reveal WA’s tourism spend fell by as much as $4 billion last year.

Josh Zimmerman

TourismCrown CEO out as chair promises reform

Crown Resorts CEO Ken Barton has reportedly agreed to resign after chair Helen Coonan said the casino empire was committed to 'root and branch' reform.

Hannah Ryan

TourismVic gaming watchdog pressures Crown board

Victoria's gaming regulator says it will write to two Crown directors, demanding to know why they are fit to associate with Crown Melbourne

Liz Hobday

TourismWA to review Crown laundering allegation

Western Australia's state solicitor has been asked to urgently review a report which accused Crown Resorts of facilitating money laundering at its casinos.

Michael Ramsey

TourismWA must avert more lockdowns: hotels chief

The hospitality industry wants Western Australia to avoid future COVID-19 lockdowns after losing an estimated $10 million a day during a five-day shutdown.

Michael Ramsey

Wipe-out eventDire new prediction for battered travel industry

More than half of Australia’s tourism businesses will go bust after the JobKeeper program ends unless they are thrown a financial lifeline, industry bosses warn.

David Mills

TourismNSW study probes underage gambling

A study has found more than half of underage NSW gambling happens with parents or guardians and less than 10 per cent happened alone.

Midweek treatWest Aussies offered $200 to holiday in hotels

Looking for an excuse to book a holiday? Well, look no further - the State Government is offering a $200 discount to West Australians who book a midweek stay at Perth hotels.

Charlotte Elton

Walk on the wild sideNew stadium attraction raises the roof

Thrillseekers will soon be able to get an adrenaline fix 42m above the turf at Optus Stadium.

View from the topMatagarup Bridge climb takes WA tourism to new heights

You dress up like a dork. Then you duck and weave and pant as you climb up 314 scary steps. But it’s all worth it to see the view from Perth’s Matagarup Bridge.

Charlotte Elton

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‘Two-speed industry’
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WA tourism’s desperate plea for ongoing support

One in five WA tourism businesses say they face closure or having to shed staff due to travel uncertainty caused by border closures if JobKeeper is not extended beyond March.

Peter Law

Flight planMcGowan promises cheaper regional airfares

‘No regional resident should pay more than $199 or $299 for a one-way flight to or from Perth,’ according to Premier Mark McGowan.

Josh Zimmerman

TourismUK chef and restaurateur Albert Roux dies

Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on UK dining habits, has died at 85.

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McGowan wants international cruise ship ban extended

Premier Mark McGowan wants the ban on international cruise ships entering Australia to go beyond March, saying stopping ship arrivals was a ‘no-brainer’ before vaccines were rolled out worldwide.

Joe Spagnolo