Busselton named Western Australia’s top tourism town in coveted award

Busselton has been named WA’s top tourism town, taking out the gold medal at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference Dinner on Tuesday. It’s the third top tourism gong for Busselton who won the award in 2005 and again in 2021. The win comes with a $20,000 airtime package to promote the city on television. Acting City of Busselton Mayor Anne Ryan said the city was honoured to win the award. “We are delighted to accept this Statewide recognition on behalf of the residents, businesses, community groups, volunteers and individuals who have contributed to the success of Busselton as the winner of the West Australian Top Tourism Town,” she said. “Busselton will now go on to represent WA on the national stage at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards in September, competing against other states.” Cr Ryan pointed towards the city’s attractions and accommodation for the reason behind the win. “Our town boasts a fantastic foreshore, the Jetty, the new Hilton Garden Inn and a plethora of other accommodation offerings and of course stunning food and wine along some incredible natural coastal nodes.” “Our airport is expanding, currently supporting six interstate flights per week to Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an exceptional events calendar, meaning there is plenty to enjoy in Busselton all year round.” Geraldton took home the silver award and fellow South West town Collie placed third. Tourism Council WA chief executive officer Evan Hall said the winners were well deserved. “Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Top Tourism Town Awards,” he said. “All medallists have impressed both an industry panel of judges and the public through consumer voting. “They will now go on to represent Western Australia on a national level in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards.”