June 27, 2025
The state has cast off its old image of being expensive and difficult to reach
Once known as remote, mining-focused economy, with a reputation for being expensive and difficult to access, Western Australia – and Perth in particular – has undergone a renaissance.
Read More…May 19, 2025
Full transformation of Pan Pacific Hotel Group’s largest Australian property
Pan Pacific Perth has entered a new era of luxury with the completion of its highly anticipated renovation which includes its 488 guest rooms and suites, lobby, Pan Pacific Club Lounge and the hotel’s expansive meeting and event spaces.
Read More…May 6, 2025
New non-stop A330 routes from the WA capital to New Zealand and South Africa
Qantas has confirmed two new routes will join its growing international network, with flights from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg set to take off from December 2025*.
Read More…February 20, 2025
More than 30 travel agencies globally have joined the luxury travel group this year
Virtuoso is putting the final touches to its 2025 Virtuoso Forum which will be held in Perth/Boorloo, Western Australia from 24 to 26 February 2025, with 190 industry leaders and luxury experts from across Australia and New Zealand set to attend.
Read More…October 15, 2024
Global travel advisors get a firsthand view of the Great Southern Land
Hundreds of travel advisors from around the world have arrived in Western Australia to take part in G’day Australia which provides specialist agents the chance to meet and be trained by Australian tourism operators and experience our world class tourism offerings first-hand.
Read More…October 11, 2024
Margaret River, Ningaloo unlocked by Tourism Western Australia and Virtuoso
Southern Crossings showcases ‘New Perspectives on Ancient Lands’ with some of Western Australia’s best travel experiences ahead of the WTTC Global Summit
Read More…October 8, 2024
WTTC CEO urges government to reinvest taxes into decarbonisation infrastructure
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today with an update to the organisation’s ground-breaking environmental footprint data.
Read More…September 20, 2024
SAA to move Australian route to five weekly from early January 2025
South African Airways (SAA) is responding to increasing demand by boosting the frequency of its nonstop flights between Perth and Johannesburg. From 8 December 2024, SAA will increase the frequency of its nonstop South Africa-Australia connection to four flights per week, with a further increase to five flights per week beginning 7 January 2025.
Read More…August 6, 2024
Hyatt Regency Perth to become Residence on Langley Park from 1 September
Singapore’s Tuan Sing Holdings Limited today revealed its intention for its high-end hotel asset in Perth, currently trading as the Hyatt Regency Perth. The company pulled back the curtain on its “luxury hospitality venture” for the property – which will be known as the Residence on Langley Park.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Bon Voyage! Qantas rolls out classic French goods ahead of Paris launch
Qantas has unveiled classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month.
Read More…May 31, 2024
Qantas flags routes to Jo’burg and Auckland ex Perth, new Qantas/Jetstar terminals
Qantas and Perth Airport reached an historic commercial agreement today which will unlock a multi-billion-dollar wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights, giving a major boost to Australia’s tourism industry. As part of the 12-year agreement, Perth Airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway which will generate immediate and ongoing economic growth and job creation.
Read More…May 22, 2024
Former WA Tourism chief returns to the hospitality sector
Carolyn Turnbull, former Managing Director of Tourism Western Australia, is returning to the private sector to lead Victor Goh’s expanding hotel and hospitality division. Commencing in her new role as Chief Executive Officer on 4 June 2024, Turnbull’s initial focus will be on the completion of Goh’s prestigious Elizabeth Quay projects.
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