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flag Perth's event boom boosts tourism spending despite minor visitor declines.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The government has invested $14 million to support tourism, aiming to attract global acts and regional travel. flag Critics caution that heavy focus on imported events may harm local arts and culture, raising concerns about long-term cultural sustainability.

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