Western Australia Recognises Success of Business Events

Today, Business Events Perth announced a total of $339.61 million in direct delegate expenditure for the 2023-24 financial year.

This represents 315 confirmed national and international business events occurring in Western Australia out to 2030 generating 277,534 hotel room nights, which is 18% higher than pre-COVID levels.

These results have been underpinned by targeted business development and marketing initiatives that are delivering prolonged economic growth for Western Australia in the highly competitive national and international business events market.

Business Events Perth’s strategic priorities tactically align to the recently released Western Australia Visitor Economy Strategy 2033 (WAVES) presented by Tourism Western Australia aiming to grow a sustainable business tourism sector and develop Western Australia’s status as an economic powerhouse in the South-East Asian Region.

WA Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, commented on the success of the State securing these events and the positive impact they have on the greater tourism industry.

“These are fantastic results for 2023-24 and further highlight the value these largescale events and conferences bring to our tourism industry and wider economy.

“Business events form an important part of our government’s strategy to continue growing our tourism industry and further diversifying our State’s economy, while also spotlighting our beautiful State as an emerging global leader.”

Business Events Perth Chair, Bradley Woods, said, in addition to the economic benefits, Western Australia’s business events contribute to the growth of various sectors, including hospitality, tourism, and professional services.

“The influx of delegates stimulates spending in local businesses, supporting jobs and enhancing the overall vitality of the city.

"Western Australia has once again demonstrated its expertise in attracting and successfully hosting world-class business events. The diversification of our visitor economy through business event visitation is a positive driver for the growth of Western Australia."