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For conference organisers, the project will streamline the delegate journey from arrival to hotel check-in, improve airline connectivity from Asia and beyond, and support strong longterm visitor growth. The airport’ s master plan also commits to Net Zero operations by 2032, aligning Perth with global expectations around low-carbon travel and event delivery.
Bid, financial and marketing support Business Events Perth provides a comprehensive bid-support framework to help associations and professional conference organisers secure and stage successful events in Western Australia.
A suite of funding programmes is available to eligible national and international conferences. These programmes are designed to:
• Increase delegate numbers through targeted marketing
• Strengthen bid documentation and promotional materials
• Enhance the overall delegate experience with distinctly Western Australian content To support informed decision-making, Business Events Perth offers funding to cover airfares, accommodation and local transport for qualified event decision-makers. Hosted site inspections allow planners to experience Perth’ s venues, social programme options and incentive experiences first-hand.
Destination sponsorship Destination sponsorship can contribute to marketing collateral, video content, digital campaigns and other promotional tools that showcase Western Australia as a host location. The objective is to amplify the appeal of the conference, grow international attendance and embed the event in the state’ s broader‘ Walking on a Dream’ destination narrative.
In recent years, Business Events Perth has provided subvention and marketing support to a significant number of association conferences across medical, resources, technology and academic sectors, partnering closely with local host committees to maximise legacy outcomes and knowledge exchange.
Sustainability credentials Sustainability and ESG outcomes are increasingly central to site selection, and Western Australia is well-positioned in this
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space. Business Events Perth actively profiles members with strong environmental practices, social impact programmes and authentic Aboriginal engagement.
Perth’ s major convention facilities and hotels have implemented measures such as advanced waste-management systems, renewable-energy initiatives, efficient lighting and water-saving infrastructure. Several properties offer detailed post-event reporting on waste diversion, energy use and emissions, allowing organisers to quantify their ESG performance.
One prominent convention venue, for example, reports diverting dozens of tonnes of regular and organic waste from landfill annually and offers exhibition clients tailored waste-management plans and reporting.
Culinary teams prioritise local and seasonal produce, integrating Western Australian suppliers and First Nations ingredients into menus – in some cases sourcing over 80 % of ingredients from within the state and supporting biodiversity through initiatives such as rooftop beehives and on-site herb gardens.
Across Perth’ s hotel sector, many properties hold industry sustainability accreditations and have invested in upgrades such as LED lighting, motion sensors, efficient hot-water systems and guest-facing‘ green stay’ initiatives. Increasingly, hotels are replacing single-use plastics with bamboo, biodegradable or reusable alternatives in key cards, amenities, takeaway packaging and conference accessories such as name badges and pens.
Several hotels also embed community impact into their ESG strategies, donating accommodation, dining experiences and funds to organisations including children’ s health foundations, medical research institutes and emergency-relief charities. Some run dedicated giving campaigns – for example, donating a portion of room revenue during specific months to food-rescue or social-impact partners.
A number of Perth’ s leading business events venues and hotels collaborate with OzHarvest, Australia’ s largest food-rescue organisation, to redirect quality surplus food to people in need. This reduces food waste, supports local communities and provides organisers with a tangible, reportable social-legacy outcome attached to their event.
Inspirational proposition From a revitalised capital city and a rapidly evolving airport, to world-class natural incentives and a strong ESG story, Western Australia offers a business events proposition that is both practical and inspirational. Business Events Perth stands ready to help planners harness this diversity – designing programmes that combine high-performing meetings with the dreamlike experiences that only this part of Australia can deliver. n
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