Media Releases

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is thrilled to welcome the announcement of Pair’d Margaret River Region (Pair’d), a dynamic new festival that will celebrate the finest offerings of the South West’s food, wine, and music scene.   Scheduled to take place from 14-17 November 2024, Pair’d promises to be an exciting addition to the State’s […]

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has celebrated the announcement today from the WA Government of the launch of a new non-stop seasonal service between Singapore and Broome, a development poised to significantly benefit the hotel and hospitality industry in Australia’s North West.  Set to commence operations twice weekly from June to October aboard Jetstar Asia’s

 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed todays groundbreaking announcement by the WA Government which will place tourism investment front and centre.  The announcement of a dedicated Tourism Investment Committee of Cabinet demonstrates a renewed focus to one of Western Australia’s most important industries.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the announcement was a major game

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is excited by the announcement today from the WA Government of Perth securing yet another blockbuster international sporting event.  The Rugby Championship showdown between the Wallabies and South Africa’s Springboks will be held at the award-winning Optus Stadium on Saturday, 17 August 2024.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said thousands of

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the announcement today from the WA Government to provide $2 million in funding to bring Western Australian writer Meg Shields’ debut feature film Red Rock Run to the Pilbara.  The WA Governments support for Western Australia’s screen industry is expanding, with a blockbuster funding announcement of $9.2 million

Industry Comment Available.  The Australian Hotels Association (WA) supports the announcement today from the WA Government that Perth will be the exclusive host of a prestigious boxing extravaganza set to take place at RAC Arena on May 12, 2024. This extraordinary event will feature three World Title fights, including the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight

Industry Comment Available.  The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed news today that the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is set for a major redevelopment.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said it was fantastic to see the WA Government enter into negotiations with long-term leaseholders, Wyllie and Brookfield, who have crafted impressive designs showcasing a

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has said the ongoing recovery of WA’s inbound international tourism industry is off to a flying start in 2024, with the resumption of two major services into Perth from South Africa and Thailand.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the news follows a string of announcements made by airlines in late

 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the announced reshuffle of the WA Cabinet.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the relatively modest reshuffle would provide certainty and continuity to WA’s hotel and hospitality industry.  “We welcome Minister Paul Papalia back to the Racing and Gaming portfolio and we look forward to continue to work collaboratively,

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) welcomed Jetstar’s significant network expansion in WA, with additional direct flights and a new pilot base in Perth to deliver a meaningful boost to the visitor economy.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the new direct flights to Singapore, Phuket, and Bangkok will cement Perth as the Western gateway to Australia