News archive
2021
December
Funding to develop Tourism Evening Experiences
The Northern Territory Government is providing a funding pool of $100,000 to assist new or existing NT tourism operators develop a tourism evening experience for visitors to enjoy.
Popular Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup coming to Darwin
In exciting news for motorsports fans, the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup will form part of the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, which is set to return to the Top End from 17-19 June in 2022.
Singapore Route to the Comeback Capital Returns
Jetstar Asia is set to resume its regular services between Singapore and Darwin following a two year hiatus with the first flight scheduled to touch down in Darwin tomorrow morning at 4.45am, 21 Dec 2021.
Tourism NT's Top Insta Posts Unveiled
A pair of crocs swimming in Kakadu National Park exhibiting unique behaviour was the most popular post on Tourism NT’s Instagram channel @NTaustralia for 2021. Also in the top 10 was this epic shot of Florence Falls by @all.about.adventure
COVID what to do before arriving
Border restrictions from 20 December 2021.
Revamped funding for Territory tourism industry
The Northern Territory Government has reached agreement with the Commonwealth to launch a second round of the Tourism Survival Fund and Visitation Reliant Support program with payments under both programs set to triple.
Round Three Aboriginal Tourism Grant Recipients Announced
A total of 12 Territory businesses have been awarded a share of more than $200,000 as part of round three of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program.
November
East Arnhem Destination Management Plan Released
The Northern Territory Government has unveiled a road map for future tourism development and investment for East Arnhem Land with the release of the Destination Management Plan for the region.
Roadmap to reopening
The Northern Territory Government is strengthening its roadmap to keep Territorians safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19 as we transition to reopening.
2021 Brolga Awards Winners Crowned
An elite group of 27 businesses, organisations and individuals have been unveiled as winners at the 2021 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards
Territory Tourism Vouchers to Rollout for Vaccinated Territorians
The next stage of Territory Tourism vouchers are on track to be released to locals on the waitlist from next week.
COVID-19 Lockdown and Lockout affecting Darwin and Katherine
Please be advised that lockdown and lockout restrictions apply in Greater Darwin and the Katherine regions.
October
VEEP Grant Recipients Unveiled
The Northern Territory Government has awarded 54 Territory Tourism businesses more than $1.5 million in grant funding under round five of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program.
Grants to Boost Accommodation Providers
Planning a Territory road trip is about to get simpler with hotels, motels, wayside inns and caravan parks now eligible to apply for funding to implement online booking platforms.
Second Round of Roadhouse to Recovery Recipients
More than $8 million will be injected into the Territory economy, with the second round of Roadhouse to Recovery Grant recipients announced.
Secure your Territory Tourism Voucher Tonight
Territorians and tourism businesses will be counting down the hours with the fourth round of Territory Tourism Vouchers set to launch at 8pm tonight.
Darwin wins bid to host Global Emergency Medicine Conference
Darwin has been selected to host a major global conference featuring the best of emergency medicine practice from around the world next year.
September
COVID-19 Business support program - extended to 31 October 2021
The Federal and Territory Government have announced a $12.5 million package for Territory businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Countdown is on for Territory Tourism Vouchers
There has never been a better time for Territorians to start planning their next tourism experience with the next round of Territory Tourism Vouchers going live in seven days.
Territory summer on sale with savings for vaccinated Aussies
Tourism NT’s biggest summer tourism campaign, the NT Summer Sale is set to return next month with discounts on offer for vaccinated holiday visitors travelling to the Territory between 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.