WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia: Shanghai-Perth service would open up a massive new visitor market

15 January, 2020

Government of Western Australia reported (15-Jan-2020) Tourism Minister Paul Papalia stated China Eastern Airlines trial Shanghai-Perth service "would open up a massive new visitor market" if it continued, and "interest in the trial flights has been encouraging". Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery stated: "Chinese students represent the largest group of international enrolments in Western Australia…being a direct flight away from home is a key consideration when deciding to study overseas". [more - original PR]