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West Australia to strengthen ties with India to promote tourism

The West Australian state government plans to make its first major investment in attracting Indian tourists to WA, including appointing a full time marketing representative in Mumbai. Details of the programmes will be announced by Paul Papalia, Tourism Minister of WA, during his visit to India shortly; while the focus will be on cricket. A co-operative marketing deal has been arranged with Thomas Cook, offering travel packages to Perth for the first cricket Test match at Optus Stadium in December. “Our extraordinary State has much to offer Indian travellers, whether they’re visiting for business, education or leisure,” said Papalia. “But ... Read more