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Twin tragedies PremiumBoat company’s founder killed in 2020 Broome chopper crash

The tourism company embroiled in the horror boating incident at Horizontal Falls was struck by tragedy in 2020 when its founder and a child were killed in a Broome helicopter crash.

Briana Fiore

Chronic shortageCommentsPremiumHuge incentives offered to lure overseas hospo workers to WA

Roger Cook has announced the launch of a new job-listing website, as well as a number of hefty monetary and other incentives, in an effort to attract international hospitality workers to WA.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Show us the money’PremiumLabor eyes private sector to help fund Aboriginal Centre

The WA Government may consider a segmented delivery of an Aboriginal cultural centre in Perth, admitting a matched Federal and State Labor $50 million pledge may not complete the project.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Under pressure Premium‘Toilets locked down’ as Rottnest hit by plumbing issues

Parts of Rottnest Island have had no running water for several hours following routine pipe inspections at the much loved holiday destination overnight.

Phil Hickey

TourismTrump Org closes sale of Washington hotel

The Trump International Hotel in Washington is no more after Donald Trump's company completed the lease's sale to a Miami-based investor fund.

Staff Writers

New roadblockCommentsBusselton: Underwater observatory shelved amid $25m blowout

The highly anticipated Australian Underwater Observatory planned for the Busselton Jetty has been placed on the backburner after the project was re-scoped due to cost blowouts.

Taylar Amonini

Airport reboundCommentsPremiumTravel recovery revitalises Perth Airport

Perth Airport is roaring back to life, with the reopening of national and State borders driving a seven-fold increase in interstate passenger numbers over the past two months.

Sean Smith

‘Very rare incident’CommentsPremiumCruise company speaks out after Kununurra crocodile attack

The tourism operator of a cruise on which a woman was bitten by a crocodile in Kununurra has stressed the attack was “a very rare incident”.

Sarah Steger

‘Can’t go on like this’PremiumBusinesses plead for indoor mask-wearing to be scrapped

Local businesses, industry bodies and the State Opposition have welcomed news that WA’s indoor mask rules could be scrapped.

Sarah Steger

Tourism reboundPremiumEl Questro owner seeks backpacker fix for staff shortage

G’Day Group says bookings at its Kimberley resorts are booming, but it still needs more staff.

Sean Smith

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The West Australian exclusive
Boiling pointCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
State sidesteps Nedlands over luxury hot springs project

Lands Minister John Carey is set to overrule the City of Nedlands’ efforts to stop a major tourism project in the western suburbs.

Jake Dietsch

‘unique tourism opportunity’Comments$21m to fund Exmouth’s ‘astronomical’ solar eclipse event

WA will be the best place in the world to experience a total solar eclipse in exactly a year’s time — and millions of dollars are being poured into preparations for a massive tourism coup.

Michael Trail

TourismCorporate staff called to help at airports

More than 300 corporate staff from Qantas and Sydney Airport worked at terminals on Good Friday to help ease pressures caused by worker shortages.

Phoebe Loomes and Finbar O'Mallon

TourismEaster flights depart without baggage

The Good Friday rush at the country's busiest airports has passed after fears of Easter chaos but staff shortages meant some planes flew without bags loaded.

Phoebe Loomes, Farid Farid and Finbar O'Mallon

Flawed planCommentsPremiumWA principals lash out at ‘impractical’ school holidays idea

Education Minister Sue Ellery has also spoken out about Tourism Council WA’s radical proposal but has not yet ruled it out altogether.

Bethany Hiatt

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Evan HallCommentsPremium
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Why it makes sense for public schools to stagger holidays

The multifaceted benefits the will come with staggering public school holidays makes sense for families, for tourism and for strengthening WA.

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The West Australian exclusive
‘School’s out’CommentsPremium
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Tourism’s pitch to split school holidays based on location

WA public schools would stagger their holiday breaks depending on whether they lie north or south of the Swan River under a radical proposal aimed at reducing prices and crowding during peak periods.

Bethany Hiatt

NZ tragedyPremiumTourism operator fined for safety failings after deadly Whakaar eruption

A premium helicopter charter operator has become the first business sentenced for safety failings on New Zealand volcano White Island.

Ben McKay

bon voyagePremiumDirect flights between SW and Melbourne set to take off

After more than two years in the making, the first direct flight between Melbourne and the South West will take off this Wednesday.

Taylar Amonini

Tawarri knockbackCommentsPremiumPerth council throws cold water on $25m hot springs proposal

In a dramatic move that flies in the face of dire financial warnings from its own staff, the City of Nedlands council has thrown a spanner in the works of a crucial WA tourism project.

Jake Dietsch

Sky high sentimentVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Stirring star-studded Qantas ad leaves fans in tears

Thirty-five years after launching its I Still Call Australia Home campaign, the Aussie airline has unveiled a new rendition awash with national stars.

Megan French

Much-needed fundsPremiumPM to announce $60m boost for international tourism

The Federal Government is announcing a $60 million boost to international tourism, helping regions hardest hit by closed borders - including WA.

Kimberley Caines

TourismArdern: Aussies can make NZ 'feel whole'

New Zealand is re-opening its border to foreigners from April 13, when Australians will be able to visit again without quarantining or isolating on arrival.

Ben McKay

Cautious approachCommentsPremiumCruise ships a ‘case-by-case’ proposition: Health Minister

The Commonwealth Government has announced a two-year ban on international cruise ships will be lifted on April 17, reviving one of the industries hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Here’s what it means for WA.

Josh Zimmerman