Tourism Western Australia is a statutory authority under the portfolio of the Minister for Tourism and is governed by a Board of Commissioners. Responsible for promoting Western Australia as an attractive holiday, event, convention and incentive travel destination, nationally and overseas, Tourism Western Australia enhances the tourism industry, infrastructure and product base.
Tourism WA focuses on three key operational areas which aim to increase visitor numbers and the tourism industry's contribution to the State economy:
- Marketing the State as a competitive tourism destination
- Developing, attracting and marketing major events
- Supporting significant tourism infrastructure and development projects.
Tourism Western Australia has recently undertaken a review of its functions and structure to ensure the agency continues to deliver against the objectives of the strategic plan. The new structure comprises – Marketing, Infrastructure and Investment, Eventscorp, Aviation Development, and Corporate and Business Services. The Marketing and Infrastructure and Investment divisions in particular have undergone considerable changes. To read more about the new roles, responsibilities and contacts, and view the organisational charts, visit Marketing and Infrastructure and Investment.
More information on Western Australia is available on Tourism Western Australia's Travel website: www.westernaustralia.com
A copy of Tourism Western Australia's Annual Report is available for download.