Story: Tourism Talks
Episode: 12
Presenter: Trevor Crochane
Air Date: 10th of May

Trevor experiences the value and impact of the tourism sector at the Tourism Council WA Networking Night.

• The Tourism Council of Western Australia supports tourism operators across the state through training, advocacy and business development services.
• CEO Evan Hall highlights that WA’s tourism industry is full of passionate people creating memorable visitor experiences.
• The industry includes a wide range of operators such as tour guides, cruises, hotels, events, visitor centres and food and wine experiences, many of which are family-run businesses supporting regional communities.
• Tourism Western Australia focuses on destination marketing campaigns like “Walking on a Dream,” while the Tourism Council supports the operators behind the scenes.
• Businesses such as SeaLink help connect visitors to destinations via ferries, cruises and tours, as the industry continues to support sustainable tourism, local jobs and recovery from challenges like rising costs and extreme weather impacts.