Besides Tourism WA, there are several industry bodies and groups that work to grow tourism in WA and provide resources and opportunities to help tourism industry operators with day-to-day business activities.
Tourism Council WA (TCWA)
TCWA is the peak body representing tourism businesses, industries and regions in Western Australia. We provide funding to TCWA to deliver a number of industry capacity-building programs.
How it can help
- Provides a range of training, networking and development opportunities for tourism businesses
- Helps you achieve better business practices through accreditation
- Provides regular industry updates
- Delivers an annual tourism conference and the WA Tourism Awards
Find out more
Visit the Tourism Council WA website.
Business Events Perth
Business Events Perth markets WA nationally and internationally as a destination for conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups. We provide funding to the organisation to attract business events for Perth and Western Australia and to market the State as a business event destination.
How it can help
- Bid and event support funding
- Hosted site inspections
- Bid preparation and promotional help
- Connections with more than 200 industry suppliers
- Pre and post touring advice for Perth and regional WA
Find out more
Visit the Business Events Perth website.
WA Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC)
WAITOC is the peak representative for Aboriginal tours and experiences in Western Australia and promotes authentic cultural experiences at a state, national and international level. It's membership includes more than 200 businesses across WA. We provide funding to WAITOC to support its governance, marketing and business support activities.
How it can help
- Advocate on behalf of industry sector
- One-on-one mentoring and support program
- Business and product development
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Helps promote export ready and market ready tourism businesses
- Keeps you informed of industry news and updates.
Find out more
Visit the WAITOC website.
Australian Hotels Association WA (AHA WA)
AHA WA represents more than 80 per cent of WA’s hotel and hospitality industry. We work with AHA WA on a number of issues related to the hospitality industry such as workforce development, training programs and also sponsor its industry awards programs.
How it can help
- Provides training, mentoring and industry advice; industrial relations representation and employment law advice
- Assists with product development and liquor licensing regulation support
- Advocacy, networking and marketing opportunities
- Runs award programs
Find out more
Visit the AHA WA website.
Caravan Industry Association WA (CIAWA)
CIAWA represents caravan parks, dedicated residential lifestyle villages, trade suppliers, recreational vehicle dealers, recreational vehicle manufacturers and service providers to the caravan and camping sector. We work with CIAWA to deliver a number of caravan and camping initiatives to improve the sector in WA.
How can it help
- Promotes caravan and camping
- Represents members at interstate and local events
- Advocates on behalf of members
- Research to support the industry
Find out more
Visit the CIAWA website.
Western Australia Visitor Centre (WAVC)
The WAVC is Tourism WA’s retail shop front and the place for travellers to visit, explore, enquire and discover more about the must-see places on offer in Perth and throughout the State. Together with the RTOs, we work closely with the team at the WAVC to maximise industry opportunities and showcase regions to visitors.
How can it help
- Promotes and sells tourism experiences and accommodation
- Retails locally made products
- Organises product update sessions
Find out more
Visit the WAVC website.