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25-Mar-2025 3:23 AM

Western Australia Tourism Minister: 'Aviation is vital to us'

Western Australia's Minister of Tourism Reece Whitby, speaking at Routes Asia 2025, described (25-Mar-2025) Perth as Australia's "western gateway" and a "fast growing aviation hub". Mr Whitby noted Perth is strategically positioned at the crossroads between Australia and Asia Pacific and its importance to Western Australia's economy "cannot be overstated". He said "aviation is vital to us" for local, domestic and international connections, noting that 95% of visitors arrive by air.

Background ✨

Tourism Western Australia aimed to grow its visitor economy to AUD25 billion annually by 2033, with China and the UK as top markets and efforts to establish direct routes from India as a priority1. Perth Airport invested AUD5 billion in new terminal and runway infrastructure to enhance efficiency and passenger experience2. Western Australia achieved a 107% recovery in flight numbers by early 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels3.

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