PERTH’S RECLASSIFICATION AS A REGIONAL CITY TO BOOST VISITATION TO WA

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The Australian Hotels Association (WA) welcomes today’s announcement by the State and Commonwealth Government that Perth will once again be deemed a regional city for migration purposes.
 
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the common sense move will see Western Australia become a more attractive destination for international students, which will help drive more visitors to the state.
 
“The AHA has long advocated for Perth to have its status as a regional city reinstated. Today’s announcement will provide WA with an important boost in the competitive international education market,” Mr Woods said.
 
“The cooperative approach we have seen between the State and Commonwealth Government on this issue means international students will now be eligible to obtain an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa.”
 
“International students play an important role in attracting friends and family as visitors, so today’s announcement will deliver several significant benefits for WA’s hotels and hospitality businesses.”
 
“I would like to thank the McGowan Government as well as the Federal Coalition for working together to deliver an outcome that will help boost visitation to WA and ensure the state remains an attractive destination in an increasingly competitive market.”
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