26 October 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods has joined forces with Premier Roger Cook to call on the Federal Government to rethink its proposed changes to Working Holiday Maker visas which will severely impact WA tourism and hospitaliy businesses, especially in the regions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWXlgW6Ve8ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADcuF5Nsv8
26 October 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has warned that Commonwealth proposed changes to second and third year Working Holiday Maker visas could have major consequences for tourism and hospitality businesses across Western Australia. A joint letter to Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke, signed by Premier Roger Cook, AHA(WA) CEO Bradley
WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER CHANGES THREATEN WA HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM WORKFORCE Read More »
12 October 2026 | Western Australia’s top hospitality venues, operators and people have been recognised at the 2026 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, with winners announced across more than 40 categories at Crown Perth tonight. Nokturnl Hospitality Group (The Beaufort, The Old Synagogue, Stories, The Station, and The Queen’s Arms) was named WA’s
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9 October 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods outlines the benefits for hotels and hospitality as the State Government launches WA’s first Night-Time Economy Strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELD7LQZ0ccM
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9 October 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the launch of Western Australia’s first Night-Time Economy Strategy, describing it as a major win for the State’s hospitality industry and an important step towards making WA more vibrant, attractive and competitive after dark. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods AM said the Association had worked
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5 October 2026 | AHA(WA) Government Relations and Communications Manager Angela Beechey says Perth’s hospitality venues are set to benefit from this week’s three-day Land Forces expo at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO94e1LrEuc
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22 SEPTEMBER 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods says Fremantle’s pubs, cafes, restaurants and other hospitality venues are set to benefit from this weekend’s AFL Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkU24z4sZhc
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22 September 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) says WA’s hospitality industry is set for a bumper long weekend, with Fremantle’s AFL Grand Final appearance, the Wallabies’ Test against South Africa, and the King’s Birthday public holiday leading into the school holidays expected to drive strong trade across the State. Fremantle’s AFL Grand Final appearance
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20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods discusses why Perth is a city of early risers, with a third of food and drink venues open by 6am. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHmfAbArTL4
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17 September 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has today welcomed a record year for Western Australian tourism, saying strong visitor numbers and spending demonstrates the value of sustained investment in attracting visitors and major events to the State. New Tourism Research Australian data shows visitors spent $19.2 billion in WA in 2025, with
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