The WA Government is encouraging locals to enjoy a staycation in Perth's CBD or don a backpack and head to the regions in a bid to stimulate the hospitality, tourism and agricultural sectors.
Staycations are being promoted in Perth while young people are being urged to become backpackers in their own state as WA's border remains tightly closed to the rest of the world.It coincides with the 'Wander out Yonder' push to draw regional workersThe State Government is pushing both messages and funnelling money into incentives in order to stimulate the hospitality, tourism and agricultural sectors as the impact of COVID-19 continues to bite.
"We have so many hotels now across the city, great venues that people can stay in and many are new and they've got spare rooms and spare beds, and there's many great offers on the table for people to book specials," Premier Mark McGowan said. "We don't have conventions and events, and other … events that would drive occupancy, and so the opportunity here is to reform these hotels into focusing on Western Australian tourism [and] holidays and leisure," he said.
Mr Papalia said deals and packages would be on offer as part of the campaign, including to some of Perth's upcoming festivals.The Government has also finalised its $3 million accommodation and travel scheme to encourage young people in the city to take up seasonal agricultural jobs in industries experiencing labour shortages.Eligible workers will be given a $40 daily accommodation allowance for up to 12 weeks, with individual allowances totalling $3,360.
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