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Tourism NT partners with Toyota to launch Prado and ultimate Kakadu adventure itinerary
04 December 2024Tourism NT has teamed up with Toyota Australia to launch the all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, accompanied by the ultimate Kakadu adventure itinerary
Million Dollar Road Trip attracts over 55,900 separate entries
27 November 2024The lucky winners of the Million Dollar Road Trip to the NT visited Darwin in November, to determine if they'd won the major $1 million cash prize.
While they didn't take home the million they did receive the $10,000 cash prize and a lifetime of memories from their trip to the NT.
Quantum of Seas makes maiden call to Darwin
27 November 2024The luxury cruise liner Quantum of the Seas docked in Darwin Harbour earlier this week on its 12-day voyage from Singapore to Brisbane. Hosting up to 5,500 passengers and crew, this marks the ship's first visit to the Top End.
Trailer for new NT film, Kangaroo, now live!
27 November 2024STUDIOCANAL has unveiled the trailer for Kangaroo, a family comedy filmed in Alice Springs on Arrernte Country. Inspired by the life of Chris "Brolga" Barns, founder of the Kangaroo Sanctuary, the film follows ex-TV presenter Chris Masterman (Ryan Corr) and 12-year-old Charlie (Lily Whiteley) as they bond while rescuing orphaned joeys in the stunning outback.
Inspiring growth and connection: February 2025 brings major tourism events to the Northern Territory
27 November 2024February 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal month for the Northern Territory's tourism sector, with two major events that promise to inspire and inform. The return of the Tourism Towards 2030 Conference and the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Forum will provide invaluable opportunities for networking, skill-building, and fostering meaningful collaborations.
Northern Territory Tourism Industry Celebrates Excellence at 2024 Brolga Awards
11 November 2024The 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards brought together the Territory's finest tourism organisations, for a night of celebration and recognition. Twenty-seven businesses, organisations, and individuals received top honours, showcasing the strength and innovation that drive the NT’s tourism sector.
Record number of Brolga Award nominations in five years!
05 September 2024A remarkable 94 nominations have been received for the 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards, marking the highest number of entries in more than five years. This significant milestone underscores the strength and growth of the Territory’s tourism sector.
Join Tourism NT for the latest tourism industry insights and updates
29 August 2024Tourism NT invites you to join an industry webinar from 9am-10am, Tuesday 10 September.
Register now for Global Connect
29 August 2024In October, Tourism NT is hosting the annual Global Connect, bringing our international representatives to the Northern Territory.
The NT's cruise season starts early this year
29 August 2024The Coral Princess arrived in Darwin this week, bringing over 2500 passengers and crew, officially kicking off the NT’s cruise season. Arriving from Cairns and en route to the stunning Kimberley coast, she’s the first large ship of the season, well ahead of the usual October start.
Now is the perfect time to celebrate the difference you make to our tourism industry
31 July 2024The Northern Territory’s official tourism awards program, the Brolga Awards, recognises and celebrates excellence in NT tourism and hospitality businesses.
Register now for the 2024 NT Muster
26 April 2024NT Muster is Tourism NT’s annual domestic roadshow, which provides operators an opportunity to promote their product to frontline and online travel agents, wholesalers, product managers and inbound tour operators.
Nominate now for the 2024 NT Brolga Awards
22 April 2024Nominations for the NT’s most prestigious tourism and hospitality awards, the 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards, are now open!
Register to take part in the Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
09 April 2024Register now to participate in Ecotourism Australia’s inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit.
$1 million in Aboriginal Tourism Grants available now!
08 April 2024NT owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations can now access funding to develop or enhance tourism experiences and product that will encourage visitors to travel to and, stay longer in the Territory.
VEEP Round 8 is now open!
26 March 2024Round 8 of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) is now open, offering a total funding pool of $3 million to NT tourism and hospitality businesses.
NT tourism operators bring home gold for the Territory
19 March 2024Four NT tourism operators were acknowledged for their excellence at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, reinforcing the Territory’s position as a leader in Australia’s tourism industry.
IBA Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator Program kicks off
28 February 2024Yanyuwa Garrwa family, Zoe, Maria and Nick have always had aspirations of running a family tourism business on Country in Borroloola located on the edge of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Today, they have taken the first step in making that dream a reality by participating in Australia’s first Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator Program facilitated by Indigenous Business Australia and Tourism NT.
Innovation on show in Alice Springs
28 February 2024Over 100 tourism and hospitality businesses, employees and stakeholders attended the 2024 Tourism Towards 2030 conference in Alice Springs on Tuesday.
Become a sustainability focused business
23 February 2024Federal Government grants of up to $25,000 are now available to small and medium businesses (1-199 employees) for initiatives that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. The Energy Efficiency Grants can be used for technologies that monitor energy use, provide analytics and consultancy advice to pinpoint improved practices and opportunities for more efficient systems.