Media Releases

18 March 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the announcement of the WA Cook Government’s new Cabinet, highlighting continued leadership in key portfolios that impact the state’s hospitality and tourism sectors. AHA (WA) CEO Bradley Woods expressed confidence in the reappointed and newly appointed Ministers, emphasising the importance of collaboration to support […]

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announcement that a re-elected Cook Labor Government will implement significant liquor reforms to enhance hospitality experiences for West Australians and make hospitality venues more accessible and attractive to visitors.  Key announcements include:   Modernising WA’s Liquor laws by allowing hospitality venues to trade from 10 a.m. to midnight

18 February 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is proud to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 2025 AHA WA – Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence. These annual awards recognise outstanding achievements of Western Australia’s accommodation hotels, their dedicated staff, and commitment to service excellence. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods expressed his enthusiasm

30 January 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is excited by today’s announcement that Perth will host seven matches of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, including the prestigious opening match starring the Wallabies. This historic event is set to bring significant benefits to Western Australia’s hotel and hospitality industry. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods

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