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Industry Comment Available.  The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed news today that the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is set for a major redevelopment.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said it was fantastic to see the WA Government enter into negotiations with long-term leaseholders, Wyllie and Brookfield, who have crafted impressive designs showcasing a […]

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has said the ongoing recovery of WA’s inbound international tourism industry is off to a flying start in 2024, with the resumption of two major services into Perth from South Africa and Thailand.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the news follows a string of announcements made by airlines in late

 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the announced reshuffle of the WA Cabinet.  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the relatively modest reshuffle would provide certainty and continuity to WA’s hotel and hospitality industry.  “We welcome Minister Paul Papalia back to the Racing and Gaming portfolio and we look forward to continue to work collaboratively,

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