CEO of the Tourism Council WA Evan Hall told Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Afternoons, “The 30 per cent figure has been a little bit inflated, it’s not like they’ve all gone up by 30 per cent.”

“It’s hard to say whether the prices for Rottnest Island accommodation itself is overpriced or more likely still underpriced compared to the market. The truth is there is just not that much beachside accommodation in Western Australia. I think that’s the magic of Rottnest,” Mr Hall said.

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