Perth accommodations are experiencing a powerful resurgence in bookings, with the Australian Resorts Affiliation (WA) reporting that the west coast metropolis reached the very best occupancy charges within the nation in 2024.

From January to December 2024, metropolitan Perth accommodations achieved a mean occupancy stage of 79.4% – a 3.9% enhance on the identical interval in 2023 – whereas common each day room price rose by 3.2% to $227.31, demonstrating robust demand.

AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods stated the rise in visitation might be attributed to authorities funding in new and elevated aviation routes, in addition to attracting main occasions, and the resurgence of company journey and enterprise occasions.

“A diversified schedule of occasions and aviation routes has confirmed instrumental in selling WA to various audiences, attracting guests from throughout the nation and the globe,” stated Woods.

“That is mirrored within the increased occupancy of our accommodations, and which leads to elevated spending in pubs, bars and eating places.”

Regional areas additionally skilled vital progress, with the Kimberley and Pilbara area experiencing a 13.5% enhance in occupancy charges, whereas Bunbury and Mandurah recorded a ten.0% raise.

“The surge in visitation brings substantial advantages to the native economic system, supporting jobs in hospitality and boosting income for licensed venues and native tourism operators,” Woods stated.

“Western Australia’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sectors proceed to contribute to a thriving group and a resilient economic system.

“The WA Authorities’s ongoing efforts to put money into tourism infrastructure such because the enlargement of the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre and initiatives are guaranteeing that the state stays a premier vacation spot for guests worldwide.”