❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Premier regarding the State Government's Tourism 2020 strategy, particularly concerning the focus on Chinese and Asian markets and the importance of protecting WA's natural environment to attract tourists.
AnsweredQoN 369Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
TOURISM — 2020 STRATEGY
369. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Leader of the
House representing the Premier:
(1) Does the
Premier agree with the ''State Government Strategy for Tourism in Western
Australia 2020'' that international markets, especially China and other
Asian nations, will be the growth engines for tourism in the next decade and
that WA must position itself to meet the needs of Chinese and other Asian
tourists to benefit?
(2) Is the
Premier aware of Tourism Australia findings that the most important factor for
Chinese consumers when selecting a holiday destination is ''world class
beauty and natural environments'', including remarkable scenery,
engaging with nature, tropical islands and beaches, and natural coastlines?
(3) How will the
government promote and protect WA's beautiful natural environments and
coastlines in order to increase the value of tourism over the next decade?
369. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Leader of the
House representing the Premier:
(1) Does the
Premier agree with the ''State Government Strategy for Tourism in Western
Australia 2020'' that international markets, especially China and other
Asian nations, will be the growth engines for tourism in the next decade and
that WA must position itself to meet the needs of Chinese and other Asian
tourists to benefit?
(2) Is the
Premier aware of Tourism Australia findings that the most important factor for
Chinese consumers when selecting a holiday destination is ''world class
beauty and natural environments'', including remarkable scenery,
engaging with nature, tropical islands and beaches, and natural coastlines?
(3) How will the
government promote and protect WA's beautiful natural environments and
coastlines in order to increase the value of tourism over the next decade?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
The Premier has requested that the
honourable member place this question on notice.
The Premier has requested that the
honourable member place this question on notice.
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