News archive
2017
June
Supercars ready to rev up Darwin
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Hidden Valley Raceway this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Virgin Australia Supercars in Darwin.
Uluru now on Google Maps Street View
Millions of people around the world can now experience the magic and wonder of Uluru via Google Street View.
Businesses benefit from fresh images
More than 100 local tourism operators across the Northern Territory will soon receive fresh images of their businesses.
NT to star in national cooking tv show
Northern Territory tourism attractions, restaurants, cafes and local produce will feature prominently in upcoming episodes of national cooking show, My Market Kitchen.
Opportunities to boost business events
The NT Convention Bureau is looking to partner with local business events operators on a number of upcoming opportunities.
Funding for Festivals and Events
Funding is now available to help boost festivals and events across the Northern Territory.
May
Road upgrades to open the Red Centre
Some of the Red Centre's iconic landmarks are now easier to access following significant road upgrades.
Mega Meet mega success
The recent #NTAustralia Mega Meet was a great success in generating global interest in the Northern Territory
Historic agreement with SA to grow tourism
An historic agreement signed between the NT and SA Governments will strengthen tourism in the Territory.
Do the NT campaign wins marketing award
The Northern Territory's Do the NT cooperative marketing campaign has won 'Destination Campaign of the Year' at the Expedia Media Solutions 2017 Asia Pacific (APAC) Partner Awards.
Tourism NT to hit the road
Tourism NT's marketing team will hit the road later this month for the annual Industry Roadshow.
Spotify to sing praises of NT
Tourism NT has partnered with leading global streaming music service, Spotify, on a new youth campaign.
Regional hot spots promoted in drive campaign
Self-drive visitors are this month being encouraged to "stay a little longer" in Katherine and Tennant Creek.
NT set for mega exposure
The Northern Territory will stage its biggest ever social media campaign on Instagram from 9-21 May.
New food festival on the menu in Kakadu
Bush tucker, barramundi and magpie goose will be on the menu at a new food festival in Kakadu this month.
Budget 2017 to support tourism
The Northern Territory Government has handed down the NT Budget for 2017-18.
April
Funding to develop NT arts trail
A new Arts Trail will be developed across the Northern Territory showcasing Indigenous art and culture.
Progress on Mountain Bike Plan
The NT Government has released a Mountain Bike progress report on its Master Plan for Mountain Biking in the NT.
Territory food and wine on show at Festival
Food and wine enthusiasts can taste the best the Northern Territory has to offer at the Territory Taste Festival.
Free photography for tourism businesses
Local tourism operators can update their marketing material with fresh images for free thanks to a new initiative of Tourism NT.