Thousands of subsidised flights are now available to WA's north to help its tourism industry survive the low season as the state remains closed off to the rest of the world.One-way flights starts at $149The WA Government has struck a deal with Virgin Australia and Qantas to provide 50,000 flights over a 12-month period to and from Perth to Broome, Exmouth and Kununurra.
"This will ensure those communities will have affordable airfares over the traditional down time ... and this will ensure that more Western Australians are able to travel to our regions to enjoy the amazing and unique tourism experiences," Mr McGowan said. "It will also mean locals in those parts of Western Australia can access these fares and also come down to the city," Mr McGowan said.Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said it would also encourage locals in the regions to head to Perth where the inner-city hotel industry was struggling.Paul Papalia says CBD hotels are still suffering, although the government's 'staycation' promotion has boosted weekend occupancy.
Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)
Been everywhere of interest. Not interested and won't be supporting wander out yonder. If I have to stay in this bloody state for Xmas McGowan I tell you I'm going to be bloody angry.
Do us all a favour and keep the border shut for another year
Stop stuffing around and open the border. OWN Chief Health Officer recommended a bubble with SA/NT - Premier never responded. 42,000 people through this 'hard' border. You're being manipulated.
Mmmmmmm who knew shutting down your state would cause all these troubles.
Protectionism is the last thing you need in tourism.
Oh please! Those aren't cheap flights... they are the common 'happy hour' prices Virgin and Qantas advertised pre Covid-19...
Having been to Perth many times on business, the CBD is boring, the beaches are great (but so are many in Oz), wineries miles away from Perth (& no better than SA, Vic). Perhaps visit the North of state but waste of money 4 mine. You've seen the last of me MarkMcGowanMP
Maybe Airlines should refund what money they owe before offering ANY cheap flights
I’m in WA, I can’t think of one destination within the state that appeals right now. Anybody else feeling the same?
I want a Hotel
Noooo thank you!
Omg omg it’s cheap as chips, I want to come to Perth.
Yuck
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