❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on Tourism WA's funding, assistance, visitor numbers, economic impact, and potential venue changes related to the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition from 2017-2020. The response details funding amounts, promotional activities, visitor numbers provided by the event holder, and confirms no venue change discussions.
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refer to the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition and ask: (a) How
much funding has Tourism WA provided to the exhibition
for each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019; (b) Has
the Department of Tourism provided any other assistance
to the exhibition in each of the years 2017, 2018
and 2019; (c) Has Tourism WA pledged to continue its funds allocation to the exhibition for 2020 and how much has been promised; (d) Can
the department supply estimated visitor numbers to the exhibition for each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019; (e) Can
the department provide an economic benefit in dollar terms from tourists visiting the exhibition in each of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and an estimated benefit
for 2019; and (f) Has the department discussed a change of venue with the exhibition organisers : (i) If
yes, what alternative venues have been considered
in the discussions?
refer to the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition and ask: (a) How
much funding has Tourism WA provided to the exhibition
for each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019; (b) Has
the Department of Tourism provided any other assistance
to the exhibition in each of the years 2017, 2018
and 2019; (c) Has Tourism WA pledged to continue its funds allocation to the exhibition for 2020 and how much has been promised; (d) Can
the department supply estimated visitor numbers to the exhibition for each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019; (e) Can
the department provide an economic benefit in dollar terms from tourists visiting the exhibition in each of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and an estimated benefit
for 2019; and (f) Has the department discussed a change of venue with the exhibition organisers : (i) If
yes, what alternative venues have been considered
in the discussions?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
11 days
(a) 2017 - $185 000 (excl. GST)
2018 - $200 000 (excl. GST)
2019 - $200 000 (excl. GST)
(b) The event is promoted each year in Tourism WA’s perennial events marketing campaign, including print and online advertising, as well as via social media and public relations activities. In addition, in 2017 Tourism WA secured a morning of weather crosses on Channel Seven’s Weekend Sunrise program and in 2019 secured a high-profile social media influencer to attend and cover the event.
(c) Tourism WA has a three-year agreement with Sculpture by the Sea Inc. for 2018-2020 at $200 000 per year.
(d) Tourism WA has not commissioned research on the event to estimate visitor numbers. However, the event holder advises that the event was attended by 16 560 non-WA patrons in 2017 and 17 010 non-WA patrons in 2018. Figures for 2019 have not yet been provided.
(e) Tourism WA has not commissioned economic impact research on the event.
(f) No
(i) Not applicable.
2018 - $200 000 (excl. GST)
2019 - $200 000 (excl. GST)
(b) The event is promoted each year in Tourism WA’s perennial events marketing campaign, including print and online advertising, as well as via social media and public relations activities. In addition, in 2017 Tourism WA secured a morning of weather crosses on Channel Seven’s Weekend Sunrise program and in 2019 secured a high-profile social media influencer to attend and cover the event.
(c) Tourism WA has a three-year agreement with Sculpture by the Sea Inc. for 2018-2020 at $200 000 per year.
(d) Tourism WA has not commissioned research on the event to estimate visitor numbers. However, the event holder advises that the event was attended by 16 560 non-WA patrons in 2017 and 17 010 non-WA patrons in 2018. Figures for 2019 have not yet been provided.
(e) Tourism WA has not commissioned economic impact research on the event.
(f) No
(i) Not applicable.
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