Recommendation
90. Drive increased international and domestic visitation prior to the release of a 10+ year tourism strategy by investing in the 4 jewels in the crown of WA’s tourism offering, including:
- preparing destination management plans that expand on existing clusters of attractions and enabling infrastructure; consider long-term supply, demand and capacity goals; and detail a program of new or upgraded infrastructure, amenities and attractions for the:
- Perth region (including Rottnest Island)
- South West region
- Ningaloo Coast (including Exmouth)
- Kimberley region (including Broome)
- investing in the infrastructure program detailed in the destination management plans for the 4 jewels, subject to business cases
- consistent with Recommendation 36d in the Planning and coordination chapter, capturing the wider impacts of investment decisions on tourism-related infrastructure.
WA Government response
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 90 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Vision – strategic opportunity
A global location of choice
Serving the emerging consumer class
Strategy objectives
Support a strong, resilient and diversified economy
Maximise regional strengths to unlock strategic opportunities for Western Australia
Maximise wellbeing, liveability and cultural strategic opportunities for our community
Enhance cross-government coordination and planning