Media Releases

20 January 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has today released data confirming the tourism and hospitality industry in Western Australia is thriving, with Perth hotels recording the highest occupancy rates in the nation for the year ending 2024. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the increase in visitation can be attributed to several key […]

10 January 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announced commencement of the $55 million Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation project, with CEO Bradley Woods highlighting the transformative impact the redevelopment will have on Perth’s tourism, hospitality and cultural industries. The project, jointly funded by the Cook and Albanese Labor Governments, will create

11 November 2024 |The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence. The awards honour the state’s top hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, along with the dedicated staff who drive their success. They were presented at the Lion Gala Ball at Crown

19 September 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has today announced the finalists for the 2024 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence. This year, a remarkable 530 nominations across over 40 award categories have been submitted, showcasing the outstanding calibre of WA’s hospitality industry. The finalists have been narrowed down to an exclusive

29 August 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announcement that the WA Government and the Director of Liquor Licensing have cut the suite of 54 liquor licensing policies to 14, making it easier for hospitality operators to do business. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said it has been a long process to

22 August 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the WA Government that special non-stop flights between Perth and Shanghai will resume early next year over the busy Chinese New Year period. This seasonal service by China Eastern Airlines will bring 10 additional inbound flights to WA between 24 January

19 August 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed news that the WA Government’s strategy to bring major events to WA is working, with $104.9 million injected into the economy last financial year thanks to Coldplay, WWE and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 matches. Data collected by the AHA(WA) shows that hotel occupancy

1 July 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has today paid tribute to the Hyatt Regency Perth following news that the landmark hotel will cease operating at the end of August 2024. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the decision by Tuan Sing Holdings Ltd, the owning company of the Hyatt Regency Perth, marked the end

28 June 2024 | A cocktail inspired by the flavours of Mexico, France and Australia produced by the only speakeasy in Fremantle has been named WA’s Best Cocktail in a live mix-off between four finalists. The 2024 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail has been awarded to the “Père Julio” from L’Chaim at The

27 June 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is excited to announce the winning venues in the 2024 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition. Finalists were determined via public votes and mystery judge visits throughout the month of May, and the winners decided during an exciting live cook-off at the 2024