News archive
2016
August
China given taste of NT adventure
Northern Territory tourism operators have travelled to China on a mission to sell tourism in the Territory.
Introducing northernterritory.com
Tourism in the Northern Territory has a new home.
Sunrise shines spotlight on Darwin
Popular Australia breakfast show, Sunrise, has been broadcasting live from Darwin this week as part of Tourism NT's new military heritage campaign.
Luxury hotel to boost NT tourism
Construction of a $250 million Westin luxury hotel on the Darwin Waterfront will begin next year.
July
New high-tech tourism attraction opens in Darwin
A new tourism attraction has opened in Darwin featuring virtual reality and holographic experiences of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.
Free WiFi for National Parks
Tourists visiting Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks can now access free WiFi.
Demons Do the NT
Melbourne Football Club will be right at home in the Territory this week ahead of its AFL clash with Fremantle at TIO stadium.
June
Hayden fmaily hit the road for NT Adventure
Sporting personality Matt Hayden will drive from Alice Springs to Darwin with his family this month as part of an exciting new tourism campaign.
Australian tourism awards coming to Darwin
The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (QATAs), the nation’s premier tourism industry event, will be held in Darwin next year.
NT doco broadcast to millions in China
A new documentary showcasing Northern Territory tourism hot spots and attractions will be broadcast to millions of Chinese television viewers.
New holograms tell historic NT story
Two new high-tech hologram displays have been launched at tourism attractions in the Northern Territory.
May
Social media stars showcase NT
Two social media superstar siblings have joined forces to showcase the ultimate Northern Territory road trip to millions of people.
NT Budget 2016-17
The Northern Territory Government has announced the NT Budget for 2016-17.
PR and Marketing Workshop
Tourism NT is holding a free PR & Marketing workshop in Alice Springs on 3 June 2016.
Event Planners Meet Darwin
Key event planners have arrived in the Top End for the annual 'Meet Darwin' showcase.
Come along to Adventure NT China
China Ready NT Operators are invited to join our bi-annual Greater China sales mission, Adventure NT China.
Craft beer in the bush
Visitors to the Top End can now enjoy craft beers in Marrakai thanks to an NT Government infrastructure grant.
New investment in the Tiwi Islands
The Tiwi Islands will be opened up to new tourism opportunities following the announcement of a major new tourism push to promote the popular Northern Territory hot spot.
Birding content wanted
Tourism NT is seeking bird watching content for its upcoming NT Bird Watching Calendar.
Record cruise season worth $54 Million
Darwin's record-breaking cruise season officially came to an end on the weekend with the passing through of Oceania Cruise’s Insignia luxury cruise vessel.