The Hospitality and Tourism Industry
The tourism and hospitality industry contributes over $152 billion to the Australian economy[1][2]. Following the impact of COVID-19 impact on the Industry, employment is projected to grow 109% in the Accommodation and Food services sector over the next three years[3], alongside projected increases to employment within the tourism sector by 2025[4].
The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the most diverse industries with:
- Over 90,000 people currently employed in Western Australia;
- 45% are under the age of 24 years old; and
- 29% are international workers.
Key Partners
Within the Industry, there are several key partners across all levels – national, state and local.
At the national level, Tourism Australia is a key partner within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
Across the State level industry bodies such as:
- Australian Hotels Association WA;
- Australian Tourism Export Council WA;
- Caravan Industry Association WA;
- FutureNow;
- StudyPerth;
- Tourism Council WA;
- Tourism WA;
- WA Indigenous Tourism Operators Council;
- WA Visitor Centre; and
- other State Government departments
are additional key partners.
At a regional level the five Regional Tourism Organisations and nine Regional Development Commissions.
On a local level we have local visitor centres, local government authorities and Local Tourism Organisations which play a big part in the industry.
