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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 […]

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) said today that Jetstar’s new direct flights between Sydney and Busselton will create a critical connection between Australia’s largest city and one of the World’s premier tourism regions.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the new flights will see tens of thousands of visitors flow directly into the South West region,

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) proudly announces the winners of the 2023 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence. Held at Crown Towers Perth last night, 1100 guests celebrated with the 2023 winners of WA’s most prestigious hospitality awards. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the state’s hospitality industry had never been in a stronger position, with a

 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has acknowledged and welcomed the WA Government’s initial proposed reforms to regulate short-stay accommodation.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said a mandatory registration scheme, coupled with a requirement that short-stay accommodation in the Perth metro area obtain development approval after 90 days use, is an initial step in the right direction. 

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the passage of legislation that will deliver significant improvements to WA’s Banned Drinkers Register (BDR).  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the Liquor Control Amendment (Banned Drinkers Register) Bill 2023 responded to industry feedback, with a range of improvements to make the BDR more effective at addressing alcohol-related harm. “The passage

FINALISTS UNVEILED FOR THE 2023 HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE The Australian Hotels Association (WA) can today announce the finalists for the 2023 AHA – AON Hospitality Awards for Excellence.  The 2023 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be presented at the Four Pillars Ball on Monday 13 November at Crown Perth and will be attended

18 September 2023 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the WA Government of nearly $12 million to unlock new accommodation developments in regional areas, which will help address critical housing shortages that are afflicting the state’s hospitality industry.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the Infrastructure Development Fund investment will help tackle

 3 July 2023  After a week of fierce competition, the Australian Hotels Association (WA) can reveal the winning venues of both the WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition and the inaugural WA’s Best Cocktail Competition. The AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition for Country WA was won by resigning champions, North West Brewing

6 June 2023 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has announced the finalists of the 2023 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition. Throughout May, a record number of Western Australians flocked to venues in Perth and regional WA to vote for their favourite steak sandwich. The 2023 finalists are: COUNTRY WA FINALISTS PERTH

5 April 2023 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has hailed WA’s record visitor spend in 2022, with the state’s hotels and hospitality venues directly benefitting from a strong post-COVID recovery. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said despite the record expenditure by tourists last year, the latest data showed there are still significant opportunities for growth ahead,