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campaign with Etihad and Tourism Australia in January. Agents attending Corroboree in April will be able to choose from two WA famils.” Christie Lord, UK Regional Manager, Tourism Western Australia
What’s new Airlines: Etihad (
etihad.com) begins fl ying
from Edinburgh to Perth in June. The airline launched fl ights from London and
“When in Perth take a day trip over to Rottnest Island. The island has over 63 beaches, some great snorkelling sites and cute little quokkas – marsupials
that are unique to Rottnes” HEATHER COLBOURN, PRODUCT AND PURCHASING EXECUTIVE, TRAVEL 2
much manpower, which affected room rates and capacity. But now it’s a level more compatible with tourism.
“Between now and 2016 we have 1,000 new hotel rooms coming online, which will also ease things.
“Etihad introducing Perth has helped airlift and Emirates has announced it’s bringing the fi rst A38O into Perth. With the extra capacity and the lower cost of fuel, fl ights to Australia are more competitive and Perth is always the lead-in fare. “The fashionable new Hougoumont hotel has been good for Perth, as has a relaxation of the licensing laws, and Perth is incredibly vibrant now. “We ran a digital and print advertising
Manchester to the state capital in July 2014. Operators: Two new self-drive tours: ‘Margaret River and Wave Rock’ and ‘Desert, Dolphins & Reef’ are new to Anzcro’s (
anzcro.co.uk) 2015 brochure. Its new Perth accommodation includes the Four Points by Sheraton and iconic The Duxton Hotel. Premier (
premierholidays.co.uk) has two new WA escorted tours. The 14-night Western Wonderland includes Perth, Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Albany,
Margaret River and Monkey Mia. trade. Accommodation/Hotels: Northbridge in Perth will shortly gain the 74-room Hotel Alex. It boasts a rooftop garden terrace and is from the people behind the famous Freemantle brewery Little Creatures. 2015 will also see a boutique hotel in the redeveloped Old Treasury Building. A Ritz-Carlton is among future Perth projects. Renowned Margaret River gourmet establishment Cape Lodge (
capelodge.com.au) has new cookery classes with executive Chef Michael Elfwing. Prices start from £80pp, including a three-course lunch with wines. The Perth Ambassador Hotel (
ambassadorhotel.com.
au) has refurbished its premium deluxe rooms to offer the latest in-room entertainment and wifi facilities. Located a short walk from the city centre, the property is also conventient for Kings Park, Barrack Street Jetty and the Swan River. The contemporary property offers value, comfort and convenience, making it a popular choice for visitors wanting
to explore Western Australia’s capital. Self Catering: Adding fl exibility to a stay
in Perth is Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotel (
mounts-bay.com.au). The four-star property is just a short walk from the city centre and features 164 one-, two -and three- bedroom self-contained hotel apartments. In addition, guests can make use of the
swimming pool and tennis courts. Cruising: Silversea’s Silver Discoverer (
silversea.com) will visit Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast
on its expedition cruises in 2015. Events: Margaret River Gourmet Escape (
gourmetescape.com.au), a foodie lover’s event that attracts the likes of Heston Blumenthal and Rick Stein, has confi rmed it will run for another three years, with this year’s Escape taking place form November 20-22.
New tours Food safari by cycle rickshaw: For
those looking for a food experience with a twist, Leederville Food Safari (
leedervillefoodsafari.com.au) has launched Perth’s
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