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Perth's event boom boosts tourism spending despite minor visitor declines.
Perth, Western Australia, is becoming a top destination for international events like WWE, UFC, Coldplay concerts, and the Ashes cricket series, driven by a state government strategy to boost tourism and spending.
Despite a slight decline in overall visitor numbers and expenditure in 2024-25, major events generated over $20 million in visitor spending, with UFC 305 drawing a record 12,500 fans.
The government has invested $14 million to support tourism, aiming to attract global acts and regional travel.
Critics caution that heavy focus on imported events may harm local arts and culture, raising concerns about long-term cultural sustainability.
El auge de los eventos de Perth impulsa el gasto turístico a pesar de las pequeñas disminuciones de visitantes.