❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the state of the tourism industry in Western Australia, focusing on leadership, marketing, and infrastructure. The Minister's response defends the government's actions and criticizes the previous Coalition government's record.
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(1) Will the Minister consult with all sectors of the industry to ascertain whom they would like to see lead the tourism industry in Western Australia?
(2) Will the Minister ensure that future Board members have -
(a) extensive tourism experience;
(b) the ability to communicate with all levels of the industry;
(c) specific destination marketing skills and experience;
(d) national and international profile;
(e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities;
(f) a clear vision for the industry;
(g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and
(h) respect from the tourism industry?
(3) Will the Minister appoint Board members that are independent of herself and the ALP?
(4) Can the Minister explain the rationale behind the three or four significant restructures in the WA Tourism Commission in the last three years and how that promotes a stable governance framework for the industry?
(5) Can the Minister explain why Western Australia has such a small percentage of the potentially lucrative Chinese inbound market and why are those numbers decreasing?
(6) Does the Minister believe the failure to grasp the massive Chinese market is a result of poor handling of tourism offices throughout Asia?
(7) Does the Minister believe that a single marketing manager based in Shanghai is sufficient for China - a country that covers almost 10 million sq. km and has a population in excess of 1 300 million people?
(8) Why can’t Western Australia, in the middle of an economic boom, attract big blockbuster events?
(9) Why are there no new or planned tourism infrastructure projects in the budget?
(10) Is there more than one person on-the-ground in central Europe to attract the key markets of Germany, Switzerland and Holland? If not, does the Minister consider that enough?
(11) How many international conventions did the Perth Convention Centre hold last year?
(12) Does the Minister agree with the comments of Perth Convention Bureau Managing Director, Anne-Marie Ferguson that “…we need more conventions and we need to invest more in convention marketing to secure them. No question”.
(
Stateline
, 26 May 2006)?
(13) If so, why is there no budget allocation for “convention and incentive travel”?
(14) Is the Convention Centre fulfilling its role of attracting international events or does the Minister consider that it is becoming a white elephant that is competing with existing Western Australian convention facilities for local and interstate business?
(15) Will the Minister ensure that any plans for development of the river foreshore between Barrack Street and the Narrows Bridge will include pens and jetty’s dedicated to tourism operators of varying vessel size?
(2) Will the Minister ensure that future Board members have -
(a) extensive tourism experience;
(b) the ability to communicate with all levels of the industry;
(c) specific destination marketing skills and experience;
(d) national and international profile;
(e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities;
(f) a clear vision for the industry;
(g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and
(h) respect from the tourism industry?
(3) Will the Minister appoint Board members that are independent of herself and the ALP?
(4) Can the Minister explain the rationale behind the three or four significant restructures in the WA Tourism Commission in the last three years and how that promotes a stable governance framework for the industry?
(5) Can the Minister explain why Western Australia has such a small percentage of the potentially lucrative Chinese inbound market and why are those numbers decreasing?
(6) Does the Minister believe the failure to grasp the massive Chinese market is a result of poor handling of tourism offices throughout Asia?
(7) Does the Minister believe that a single marketing manager based in Shanghai is sufficient for China - a country that covers almost 10 million sq. km and has a population in excess of 1 300 million people?
(8) Why can’t Western Australia, in the middle of an economic boom, attract big blockbuster events?
(9) Why are there no new or planned tourism infrastructure projects in the budget?
(10) Is there more than one person on-the-ground in central Europe to attract the key markets of Germany, Switzerland and Holland? If not, does the Minister consider that enough?
(11) How many international conventions did the Perth Convention Centre hold last year?
(12) Does the Minister agree with the comments of Perth Convention Bureau Managing Director, Anne-Marie Ferguson that “…we need more conventions and we need to invest more in convention marketing to secure them. No question”.
(
Stateline
, 26 May 2006)?
(13) If so, why is there no budget allocation for “convention and incentive travel”?
(14) Is the Convention Centre fulfilling its role of attracting international events or does the Minister consider that it is becoming a white elephant that is competing with existing Western Australian convention facilities for local and interstate business?
(15) Will the Minister ensure that any plans for development of the river foreshore between Barrack Street and the Narrows Bridge will include pens and jetty’s dedicated to tourism operators of varying vessel size?
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Answered
1 August 2006
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
49 days
(b) the ability to communicate with all levels of the industry; (c) specific destination marketing skills and experience; (d) national and international profile; (e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(c) specific destination marketing skills and experience; (d) national and international profile; (e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(d) national and international profile; (e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(h) respect from the tourism industry?
(4) The Member is misinformed; there have not been 'three or four significant restructures' within Tourism Western Australia in the last three years. (5) The principal reason for Western Australia's current small share of the Chinese market is that Western Australia is a relative newcomer in terms of promotion in the market only establishes a presents in this market from August 2005. Indeed the previous Coalition Government clearly had not recognised the tourism potential in the PRC as they undertook no marketing activity whatsoever in mainland China even when other Australian States were involved there. Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(5) The principal reason for Western Australia's current small share of the Chinese market is that Western Australia is a relative newcomer in terms of promotion in the market only establishes a presents in this market from August 2005. Indeed the previous Coalition Government clearly had not recognised the tourism potential in the PRC as they undertook no marketing activity whatsoever in mainland China even when other Australian States were involved there. Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(c) specific destination marketing skills and experience; (d) national and international profile; (e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(d) national and international profile; (e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(e) the ability to identify and grasp significant market opportunities; (f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(f) a clear vision for the industry; (g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(g) an ability to lead the industry forward; and (h) respect from the tourism industry?
(h) respect from the tourism industry?
(4) The Member is misinformed; there have not been 'three or four significant restructures' within Tourism Western Australia in the last three years. (5) The principal reason for Western Australia's current small share of the Chinese market is that Western Australia is a relative newcomer in terms of promotion in the market only establishes a presents in this market from August 2005. Indeed the previous Coalition Government clearly had not recognised the tourism potential in the PRC as they undertook no marketing activity whatsoever in mainland China even when other Australian States were involved there. Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(5) The principal reason for Western Australia's current small share of the Chinese market is that Western Australia is a relative newcomer in terms of promotion in the market only establishes a presents in this market from August 2005. Indeed the previous Coalition Government clearly had not recognised the tourism potential in the PRC as they undertook no marketing activity whatsoever in mainland China even when other Australian States were involved there. Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
Accordingly, while Tourism Western Australia is now actively involved in marketing in China, Western Australia is coming from behind compared to the other States. The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
The challenge to grow market share is made even harder by the fact that since Australia received Approved Destination Status in 1999, 76 countries have been granted similar status. This has led to a massive increase in competitive marketing activity within China and more destination choices for Chinese travellers. (6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(6) No. While our competitor States such as New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland commenced marketing in China around 10 years ago the Coalition was sitting on its hands. When Labor won Government in 2001 we recognised the opportunities in China and indeed as early as 28 October 2003 it was announced in Parliament that the Western Australian Tourism Commission intended on entering the China market and opening an office in Shanghai. (7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(7) As the Member was advised at her briefing with Tourism Western Australia, there is currently 1.5 staff in Shanghai working with the Chinese outbound travel market. This is 1.5 staff members more than the Coalition had servicing this emerging market. (8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(8) I remind the Member that Western Australia has been successful in attracting significant new events recently, including the Johnnie Walker Classic for three years (something never before achieved by any destination), the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, the Red Bull Air Race and the Ashes Cricket Test. By contrast in its dying years in Government the Coalition could only manage to lose the Heineken Classic. (9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(9) The Member is again misinformed or ill advised. In the State Budget there are many infrastructure projects that link to tourism, including roads, services in tourism towns such as Coral Bay and funding for a new multi-purpose entertainment stadium. In addition, the Member has previously been provided with the Tourism Accommodation Development Register, which highlights the many tourism developments planned across the State by the private sector. (10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(10) Under the Coalition there was one person plus a secretary in Central Europe. Now we not only have the person we had then but also the Destination Australia Partnership (DAP) with Tourism Australia. Under the DAP arrangement Tourism Australia has four sales/marketing people who sell destination Australia and promote Western Australia on their sales calls. Additionally, on 28 June 2006 Tourism Australia announced that the DAP sales/marketing team in its Frankfurt office would be increased to eight people. This is expected to take place around September/October 2006 and will result in an even larger sales force promoting WA. (11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(11) There is now a range of facilities in Perth that can hold major conferences and exhibitions, including the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Burswood Entertainment Complex and the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. In 2005 we had at least 11 international conventions and trade events including, of course, ATE, the largest tourism trade show of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, which was held at the PCEC. (12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(12)More conventions would always be desirable as long as Perth's accommodation sector can accommodate them. I believe funding provided to the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is adequate, particularly when considering that in its last year in power the Coalition only gave $1.015m to PCB. Since winning Government we have taken total funding for PCB to around $1.44m per annum - an increase of 42% on Coalition funding. (13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(13) The Member is clearly unable to understand the Budget Papers as with the exception of the extra $100,000 allocation by the Tourism Western Australia Board to the PCB this information is shown (see Budget Paper 2006-07 Page Number 779). (14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(14) Yes to the first question in your question. Not applicable to the second question. (15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
(15) This is an issue for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Tourism WA will provide input to the planning of this project.
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