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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,

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the announcements by Rex Airlines and China Southern Airlines to add 161,000 passenger seats to Western Australia annually, which will benefit the hotel and hospitality industry and drive visitor numbers. Rex Airlines will add new flights into Perth from Melbourne and Adelaide from 28 June, while China Southern

Notice: Pursuant to Reg126(1) of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations the Australian Hotels Association (Western Australian Branch) gives notice that it has lodged an application to the FWC under s.159(1) of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act to alter the rules of the organisation. Further information: Antony Vlahov 9321 7701

9 May 2024 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the WA Government of a $36.6 million increase in investment in the state’s tourism industry including boosts to event funding and workforce development, but will continue to lobby for payroll tax relief. The news, delivered as part of the 2024-25 State

Industry Comment Available The Australian Hotels Association WA (AHA WA) acknowledges the departure of Carolyn Turnbull, Managing Director of Tourism WA, and extends sincere appreciation for her significant contributions to Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said Carolyn’s departure from Tourism WA after two and a half years of dedicated service

The Australian Hotels Association (WA), in conjunction with Don Julio, is in the second year of running WA’s Best Cocktail Competition, with Western Australians to vote to decide the finalists for 2024. Voting for WA’s Best Cocktail Competition is now open and will run until 27 May 2024, with voters going in the draw to

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has announced that voting has commenced to determine which WA venues take home the glory in the 2024 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods urged Western Australians to get out to participating venues and enjoy the range of steak sandwich masterpieces on offer.

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is thrilled to welcome the announcement of Pair’d Margaret River Region (Pair’d), a dynamic new festival that will celebrate the finest offerings of the South West’s food, wine, and music scene.   Scheduled to take place from 14-17 November 2024, Pair’d promises to be an exciting addition to the State’s

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has celebrated the announcement today from the WA Government of the launch of a new non-stop seasonal service between Singapore and Broome, a development poised to significantly benefit the hotel and hospitality industry in Australia’s North West.  Set to commence operations twice weekly from June to October aboard Jetstar Asia’s