Despite recent bushfires, tourists are still being encouraged to visit this part of Australia.
Tourists are being encouraged to go to Margaret River in Australia, despite the bushfire this month that destroyed at least 20 properties and saw many people relocated to an evacuation centre.
Speaking to WA Today, Simon Ambrose - chief executive of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association - said travellers should not be put off heading to this part of the country, noting that it is a "big region and there are operators, accommodation, tours who are unaffected", the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
"We'd like to encourage people to maintain their willingness to come to the region," he went on to note.
Mr Ambrose continued, saying that it is safe for jet-setters - who may have travel insurance - to go to Margaret River and there is no need to automatically cancel any plans, as long as they do not go to Prevelly for "a short period" since it will be a couple of days before tourists can come here, as well as Gnarabup.
In spite of the bushfires that have hit Western Australia, accommodation was still completely booked over the weekend (November 26th).
Travel insurance customers concerned how the fires will impact their holiday plans have been advised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make sure they constantly monitor local media for updates and new developments, as well as following instructions and advice from local emergency services.
Bushfires are particularly common in Australia between November and February, but can take place unexpectedly at any point during the year if there are unseasonably strong winds and high temperatures.
By Anne Jones
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