Media Releases

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

1 June 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has congratulated the Cook Government on the news that visitors to Kings Park can stay and sleep under the stars as part of a groundbreaking accommodation initiative being trialled this winter. It will be the very first time that visitors can stay overnight in the park.

31 May 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has announced the finalists in the 2024 WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition. Seventy venues entered the AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition, which is now in its 17th year. Finalists were determined via public votes and mystery judge visits throughout the month of

31 May 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is delighted to support the landmark commercial agreement reached today between Qantas and Perth Airport. This transformative 12-year partnership is set to unlock a multi-billion dollar wave of investment, delivering new international and domestic flights and giving a substantial boost to Australia’s tourism industry. Under this

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has announced the finalists in the 2024 WA’s Best Cocktail competition. The 2024 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail competition attracted many entrants from across the state and the finalists were selected via public votes and mystery judge visits. When casting their vote, customers were encouraged to consider taste,