News archive
2024
February
Innovation on show in Alice Springs
Over 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
Federal 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.
Last chance to register for Tourism Towards 2030
Tickets sales close COB tomorrow, Wednesday 21 February 2024 for the Tourism Towards 2030 conferences held in Darwin and Alice Springs next week.
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme
Tourism NT, in partnership with Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia and Katherine Town Council is supporting our tourism and hospitality sector with a new Territory Tourism Discount Scheme set to kick off at the end of this month.
Make a commitment to sustainability in your business in 2024!
Did you know that 90% of travellers are looking for sustainable travel options and 50% are willing to pay more for them? (Expedia Group 2022).
January
Tourism Towards 2030 Conference - book now!
Tourism NT in partnership with Tourism Top End and Tourism Central Australia are pleased to present the annual Tourism Towards 2030 Conference.
Tourism NT’s Insta-hits for 2023
An Instagram photo of rain at Uluru taken by @exploreuluru was the most popular post on Tourism NT’s Instagram channel @NTaustralia for 2023, attracting 31,747 likes.
2023
December
November
Aboriginal Tourism Grant recipients announced
Eight Aboriginal businesses and organisations are set to receive funding in the latest round of Aboriginal Tourism Grants.
Congratulations to the 2023 Brolga Award winners
The NT’s tourism industry night of nights saw 28 Territory businesses, organisations and individuals crowned as the best in the business.
Cruise ship season has kicked off
Cruise ship season has kicked off in the Territory with the first ship of the season arriving in Darwin Port last week.
Casting the future of recreational fishing
The Recreational Fishing Development Plan (RFDP) 2023 – 2033 has been released today providing critical support and guidance for the recreational fishing sector over the next decade.
October
Achieving an inclusive and accessible tourism industry
Tourism NT is supporting local operators to increase the Territory’s accessible tourism offerings through a range of new initiatives and supports.
Supporting Katherine’s tourism industry
The Territory’s regional towns were a key focus for Tourism NT’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP), with eight tourist facilities in Katherine successful applicants for round seven.
Tourism NT recognised on the international stage
Tourism NT's hard work was recognised on the international stage at the annual Global Youth Travel Awards in Lisbon, Portugal earlier this month.
Showcasing the very best of the Territory
28 NT tourism operators headed interstate in October showcasing the very best of the NT to boost visitor numbers and increase tourism bookings.
Tourist boost to the Territory
Visitors injected $3 billion into the Territory economy in the year ending June 2023, boosting jobs and supporting local businesses.
