Starting a Tourism Business
As with most businesses, the more preparation and research completed in the early stages, the more chance the busin
ess has of succeeding.
To assist individuals wanting to become involved in the Western Australian tourism industry, Tourism Western Australia has developed a 'Quick Start Guide to a Tourism Business'. All components of the Quick Start Guide can be accessed in the following pages in 'Growing Your Business' on this website. For more information contact quickstart@westernaustralia.com.
There are some hard questions to ask yourself and serious decisions to be made before embarking on any business venture. This section will help clarify whether you are heading in the right direction.
If you are contemplating starting a small to medium sized tourism business, you will need to consider your daily activities and questions critical to the success of your business.
In order to avoid traps, consider the common mistakes made and the special characteristics of a tourism business that may be applicable.