WA's first non-stop seasonal service between Singapore and Broome launched on Tuesday.Tourism officials in Western Australia's far north hope the resumption of the state's only international air link outside of Perth will help an ongoing recovery in international visitor numbers.
The service will operate twice weekly until October 26, and is expected to bring almost 6,500 inbound passengers to Broome in its first year. "It's great news for Broome, it's a major economic boost for tourism, for the locals and for virtually everything," he said.He said it was hoped the flights would also provide a gateway to the rest of the Kimberley.
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