Media Statements

For Portfolio: Tourism

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
14/08/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Cheers to WA: Everyone’s a winner under State’s new liquor laws
8/08/2018	Templeman; Papalia	Culture and the Arts; Tourism	Perth Festival announces four major events for 2019
7/08/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New trail event showcases Rottnest Island
31/07/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Million-dollar campaign promotes Margaret River on the East Coast
30/07/2018	Papalia; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Date announced for 2019 Bledisloe Cup clash at Optus Stadium
27/07/2018	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	Recycled plastics help drive Rottnest Island’s sustainability
20/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Chelsea Football Club arrives in Perth
17/07/2018	Cook; Johnston	Deputy Premier; Tourism	Tickets on sale for State of Origin game in Perth
15/07/2018	Murray; Johnston	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	P!nk concerts boost local economy as 6,000 tourists hit Perth
12/07/2018	MacTiernan; Johnston	Regional Development; Tourism	Nigella Lawson back for Margaret River Gourmet Escape
5/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Two-year funding for WA's biggest horse racing festival
4/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Direct air service between Perth and Hobart announced
2/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Tourism expert to help drive more visitors to WA
28/06/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Taste Great Southern secured for three more years
27/06/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Marketing push to see Broome visitation grow
26/06/2018	Papalia	Tourism	World number two Roger Federer set to return for Hopman Cup
25/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Carnarvon and Monkey Mia to benefit from community airfares
22/06/2018	MacTiernan; Papalia; Saffioti	Regional Development; Tourism; Transport	State Government welcomes regional WA shortlist for new Qantas pilot academy
20/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	New strategy set to maximise Perth Hills’ tourism potential
18/06/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Western Australian Visitor Centre under new management
11/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Burswood Jetty to support new stadium ferry service
4/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	Funding boost to help Araluen tourism bloom
30/05/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	WA to host Australian masters hockey championships
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Recognising history central to Reconciliation Week
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest open to more recreational offerings
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Winter offers underline Wadjemup’s year-round appeal
25/05/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Free park entry during Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival
18/05/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Qantas flies Perth to Broome for under $200
11/05/2018	Papalia; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Tourism; Transport; Regional Development	Taskforce to investigate Western Australian pilot training school
8/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Increased flight capacity from Singapore a boost for tourism
5/05/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional events receive funding boost
22/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Albany’s new visitor centre opens to help drive visitation
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host World Indigenous Tourism Summit in 2020
19/04/2018	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	West End linked to Wadjemup walk trails
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Construction begins on new Rottnest offerings
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Record visitation continues for Rottnest
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Premium upgrade for Hotel Rottnest
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host Australia’s largest tourism trade event in 2019
18/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Statement from Tourism Minister Paul Papalia
17/04/2018	Dawson; Papalia; Johnston	Environment; Tourism; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Local Government; Heritage	Trail celebrates Sikh heritage
17/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Two-year deal secured for SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon
12/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth Fashion Festival to celebrate 20th anniversary
11/04/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Whale sharks' arrival signals excitement for 2018
10/04/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River Pro showcases jewel in WA’s crown
7/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	First Pilbara Camping with Custodians campground opens
4/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New appointment for Tourism WA board
31/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Kids admitted to Rottnest Island for free
28/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Surf lifesavers descend on Scarborough
27/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	New marketing campaign launched to target youth market
25/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	History-making flight returns from London to Perth
24/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	History in making as first plane prepares to depart Perth for London
23/03/2018	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	Community effort to protect iconic WA marsupial
21/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Two-year action plan to grow tourism in Western Australia
19/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Tourism; Transport	Economic windfall as cruise line commits to record 141 days in WA
19/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Visitors from across Greater China say ‘Ni Hao’ to WA
11/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Transport; Tourism	Fremantle Passenger Terminal to get $3 million refresh
7/03/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Google Trekker to visit WA's natural attractions
6/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Londoners see Perth ahead of historic flights
26/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Huge push to sell holidays to Perth and WA begins on east coast
24/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Record number of Western Australian tourism businesses win gold in national awards
23/02/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Busselton to welcome top sailors for SuperFoiler Grand Prix
22/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host national polocrosse championships
21/02/2018	Papalia; Ellery	Tourism; Education and Training	Students encouraged to take up careers in cookery
21/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New research shows importance of Aboriginal tourism to WA
19/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Safety first for Rotto swim crews
17/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Responsible sale, supply and consumption key driver in wave of liquor reforms
14/02/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Liquor reforms to elevate WA tourism and local jobs
9/02/2018	Papalia; Roberts	Tourism; Police	Rotto’s Summer of Safety
8/02/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Chelsea FC and Perth Glory to clash at Optus Stadium on July 23
2/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Afternoon discounts staying through summer
2/02/2018	Papalia; Johnston	Tourism; Asian Engagement	Increased flights from Jakarta to boost tourism
30/01/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	World T20 coming to Perth in 2020
27/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Proposals for WA’s annual international culinary event underway
26/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Luxury cruise liner makes maiden voyage to WA
17/01/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Tourism boost for Perth icon
11/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Federer quokka shot smashes WA tourism into global advantage
8/01/2018	Papalia; Saffioti	Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Planning	Small businesses to help Yagan Square thrive
5/01/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Green light for ‘Old Salt’ Swan River event barge
28/12/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Federer gets up close and personal with the locals at Rottnest
20/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Thousands to fly to Perth for world Frisbee championships
18/12/2017	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA secures two national swimming championship events in 2020
15/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	300 more airline seats a day coming into Perth on Qatar
14/12/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Marco Pierre White to get a taste of the Great Southern
13/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Kids land for free on 'Rotto from Day to Dusk'
12/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Tickets on sale for first ever UFC championship fight in Perth
10/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Tourism WA appoints east coast agency
7/12/2017	McGowan; Papalia; Tinley	Premier; Tourism; Veterans Issues	Albany to shine during Anzac commemorations
3/12/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Ironman event secures funding until 2020
2/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism; Small Business	WA wines the top drop at Optus Stadium
29/11/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Review recommends Western Australian Visitor Centre revamp
24/11/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Broome lands direct flights from Singapore
24/11/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Two-year funding agreement signed for Ord Valley Muster
23/11/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Margaret River Gourmet Escape contract renewed for a further year
20/11/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Perth welcomes more than 400 Australian tourism leaders
20/11/2017	Papalia	Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Perth’s premier racing carnivals attract Australasia’s best
15/11/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Trial of direct flights between Perth and Shanghai a real possibility
13/11/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Government signs deal with leading Chinese online travel company
11/11/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures flying high after big win
10/11/2017	Wyatt; Papalia	Treasurer; Tourism	90-Day Project targets eco and nature-based tourism
10/11/2017	McGowan; Johnston; Ellery; Papalia	Premier; Asian Engagement; Education and Training; Tourism	Western Australia, Zhejiang celebrate 30 years of friendship as Premier's international mission begins