- Qantas Australian Tourism Awards program kicks off in Fremantle, celebrating tourism excellence, and showcasing Western Australia as a world-class destination
- Up to 800 attendees representing Australia's top tourism operators, Western Australian finalists, and industry
- Awards support the tourism sector, local jobs, and local businesses by creating opportunities to learn and connect with leading tourism operators
- Secured by the Cook Government and Business Events Perth, in partnership with Rottnest Island Authority and City of Fremantle
Western Australia will welcome Australia's top tourism representatives this week for the 41st Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, celebrating excellence across the nation's tourism sector.
Western Australia won the right to host the prestigious national awards event following a successful bid submission by the Cook Government and Business Events Perth, in partnership with the City of Fremantle and the Rottnest Island Authority.
The awards begin with the two-day Talking Tourism Business Forum at Rottnest Island and then Fremantle, bringing together tourism businesses for workshops, discussions, and networking, plus keynote speeches from artificial intelligence-sector leader Simon Kriss discussing innovation.
The Australian Tourism Awards will then take place on Friday night at Fremantle Prison, bringing together around 800 industry leaders and key stakeholders, representing more than 190 tourism operators, to unveil the nation's best, with winners selected from state and territory finalists.
Western Australia is proudly represented by a strong line-up of finalists, including leading tourism operators across accommodation, experiences, events, and regional tourism.
Western Australia previously hosted the Australian Tourism Awards in 2018 at Optus Stadium.
The event strengthens Western Australia's tourism sector by providing operators with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow with the nation's best tourism business, while Fremantle takes centre stage as a world-class destination for visitors and industry.
Hosting these awards enhances Western Australia's national profile, contributing to the Cook Government's economic diversification agenda while stimulating local businesses and local jobs.
Find out more at australiantourismawards.com.au
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"I'm thrilled that we're hosting the Australian Tourism Awards in Western Australia this week, showcasing the incredible work of our tourism operators and the world-class experiences our State has to offer.
"The Western Australian finalists in this years' awards have demonstrated outstanding innovation and dedication, and we are proud to see them recognised on the national stage.
"The awards program also brings the Talking Tourism Business Forum to Western Australia, providing an invaluable opportunity for our tourism industry to learn and network with national peers, opening avenues for collaboration and business growth, and delivering significant benefits for local jobs and local businesses.
"Events like this support our tourism sector, create opportunities for our operators, and highlight why Western Australia is such a compelling destination for visitors, which ultimately strengthens and diversifies our State's economy."
