Media Statements

For Portfolio: Tourism

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
20/04/2019	Papalia	Tourism	WA welcomes record numbers of overseas and interstate visitors in 2018
15/04/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host national awards for event industry excellence
11/04/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Affordable flight boost for Coral Coast
10/04/2019	Papalia; Ellery	Tourism; Education and Training	TAFE tourism students gain invaluable industry experience at ATE19
9/04/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	100 days until Leeds United take on rivals Manchester United in Perth
9/04/2019	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	McGowan Government delivers record investment for Rottnest Island
7/04/2019	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Three-year funding for tribute to truffles
3/04/2019	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Kings Park celebrated in Vogue
2/04/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest hosts Premiership Cup
2/04/2019	Papalia	Tourism	WA prepares to welcome the world to major tourism trade show
1/04/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Manchester United open training session to raise money for charity
30/03/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Record number of international holiday visitors to WA
28/03/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host new ATP Cup in 2020
24/03/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest embraces continued visitor growth
21/03/2019	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	Rottnest targets plastic waste
20/03/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	McGowan Government welcomes plans for new home of surfing at Trigg Beach
19/03/2019	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism	$12 million boost to promote WA to international holiday-makers
12/03/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host Australian Masters Games
3/03/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Ultra-luxury cruise ship to make maiden voyage to WA
2/03/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Gold medal showing for WA at Australian Tourism Awards
25/02/2019	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Margaret River Pro continues to ride Championship wave
22/02/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest Channel Swim has international appeal
21/02/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	One-year cricket countdown now on to Women’s T20 World Cup
8/02/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Glamping on Rottnest on its way
7/02/2019	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Mandurah Crab Fest nets three-year funding deal
7/02/2019	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism	Direct flights from Japan on sale
5/02/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Cometti calls on fans to head west for 2019 footy season
29/01/2019	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	T20 World Cup fixtures a real hit for cricket fans
29/01/2019	McGowan; Murray; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Sport and Recreation; Tourism; Transport	First year of Optus Stadium an overwhelming success
19/01/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Award-winning chef Curtis Stone serves up starring role for WA
15/01/2019	Papalia	Tourism	$1.2 million airline agreement to increase interstate visitor numbers
10/01/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Visitor numbers on Rottnest smash previous records
7/01/2019	MacTiernan; Papalia	Ports; Tourism	Refreshed Fremantle Passenger Terminal boosts tourist experience
27/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Federer’s desert hit-out a promotional pinnacle for WA
26/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Joint media statement - New direct flights land between WA and Japan
26/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	McGowan Government lands direct flights between WA and Japan
13/12/2018	Papalia; Roberts	Tourism; Police	Constable Care visits Rottnest to promote cycling safety
6/12/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan; Papalia	Transport; Regional Development; Tourism	Broome Port dredging to begin mid-2019
3/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Afternoon discounts for visitors to Rottnest
2/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	WA food and wine trails target growing tourism market
30/11/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Call for Aboriginal tourism operators in Kings Park
26/11/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest’s biggest summer yet
24/11/2018	Papalia; Kelly	Tourism; Fisheries	Thousands hooked on Rotto’s newest summer event
21/11/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	World’s biggest sporting team to paint Perth red
11/11/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New strategy to increase Chinese visitors to WA
9/11/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Green light for Swan River café and accommodation
8/11/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Trio of international tourism trade events bound for Perth in 2019
7/11/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth turns up the heat in summer tourism campaign
2/11/2018	Papalia	Tourism	AFL tourism strategy kicks $66 million goal for WA
29/10/2018	Papalia; Saffioti	Tourism; Transport	Hop on, hop off in the Swan Valley
25/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Indian Government in discussions with Western Australia over direct flights
23/10/2018	McGowan; Ellery; Papalia	Premier; Education and Training; Tourism	Landmark strategy launches new era for international education in Western Australia
22/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Western Australia launches bid to attract more visitors from India
19/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	WA road trips to star in global tourism campaign
11/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Supercars night race to be trialled at Barbagallo Raceway
5/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth named as host for important tourism trade event
5/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Welcome summer on Rottnest with launch of new event
3/10/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Serena Williams joins Roger Federer in world-class Mastercard Hopman Cup line-up
2/10/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Funding round to boost regional events now open
1/10/2018	Papalia; Templeman	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	New exhibition inspires future leaders with message of peace
27/09/2018	MacTiernan; Papalia	Regional Development; Tourism	Extra incentives for Busselton pilot academy
26/09/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan; Tinley; Templeman	Tourism; Regional Development; Veterans Issues; Culture and the Arts	Illuminating Albany to honour Anzac sacrifice
20/09/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host 2019 Australian Masters Rowing Championships
19/09/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Google Trekker showcasing WA's natural attractions
13/09/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Broome hosts 2018 national cruise conference
13/09/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest’s growing green credentials
6/09/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Lucky Bay Campground Stage Two completed
6/09/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Former world surfing boss appointed to key tourism role
4/09/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Surf life saving championships return to WA in 2022
1/09/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	New culinary event has ingredients to make WA global food hotspot
1/09/2018	Papalia	Tourism	$30 million partnership to attract new air routes to Perth
27/08/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Funding on track for Asia-Pacific’s biggest mountain bike event
25/08/2018	McGowan; Dawson; Papalia	Premier; Environment; Tourism	Swimming with humpbacks success continues
24/08/2018	Papalia	Tourism	State Government signs $1.2 million marketing agreement with Jetstar
23/08/2018	McGowan; Papalia; MacTiernan	Premier; Tourism; Regional Development	Three-year sponsorship deal for Broome’s Festival of the Pearl
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