News archive
2020
January
Tourism brings $2.6 billion to the Territory
17 January 2020The latest visitor statistics show tourism continues to climb in the Territory and is now worth $2.6 billion to the economy.
Towards 2030 Conference tickets on sale
16 January 2020The Tourism: Towards 2030 Conference returns to Darwin and Alice Springs in March, with tickets now available.
2019
December
Uluru photo makes a splash on Instagram
23 December 2019A photo of Longitude 131°, a luxury wilderness camp at Uluru, was the most liked image on Tourism NT’s Instagram for 2019.
Improved visitor experiences on the way
17 December 2019Some of the Territory's popular tourism experiences will become even better thanks to funding for new upgrades.
NT stars on The Amazing Race Australia Finale
03 December 2019Tonight's highly anticipated The Amazing Race finale will finish in the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park.
Magical maiden voyage for Carnival Splendor
02 December 2019Over 3,000 cruise passengers converged on Darwin as the Carnival Splendor made its inaugural visit to the Top End.
November
BASSINTHEGRASS tickets on sale
26 November 2019Early Bird tickets to next year’s BASSINTHEGRASS Music Festival in Darwin are now on sale.
The Territory a Key Destination for International Business Events
21 November 2019The NT is emerging as one of Australia’s most competitive and distinctive destinations for international association business events.
10 Year Aboriginal Tourism Strategy released
19 November 2019The NT will establish itself as the premier destination for Aboriginal culture following the release of a new Aboriginal Tourism Strategy.
Milestone for Darwin Luxury Hotel
18 November 2019Darwin Westin Hotel hits a major milestone with prototype hotel rooms to be constructed to set the quality benchmark.
Congratulations 2019 Brolga Award winners
17 November 2019Nitmiluk National Park has been named the Territory's best major tourist attraction at the 2019 Brolga Awards.
Battery Hill Mining Centre to be run by Tourism Central Australia
15 November 2019Visitor services at the iconic Battery Hill Mining Centre in Tennant Creek will now be operated by Tourism Central Australia.
NT products promoted at Australia Marketplace China
11 November 2019A delegation is travelling to China to raise the profile of our visitor experiences and encourage the Chinese market to visit.
NT voted emerging place to travel in 2020
08 November 2019The Northern Territory has been voted one of the top 30 emerging travel destinations in the world for 2020.
Top End gears up for Mountain Bike tourism
07 November 2019Planning a holiday to the Top End is now easier for Mountain Bikers with the launch of a new trail map for Darwin.
New Bruce Munro exhibition lights up Darwin
01 November 2019A new exhibition by Bruce Munro has opened in Darwin and is expected to attract 50,000 visitors to the City.
Australia gets a taste of Top End summer
01 November 2019Over 942,000 Aussies will get a taste of what a summer holiday in the Top End can offer as part of Tourism NT’s Now in Season national marketing campaign.
October
Territory Tropical Summer is now in season
31 October 2019A new campaign telling Aussies the Territory is now in season kicks off this week with a visit by some of the country's top travel influencers.
Top End to star on the Amazing Race
28 October 2019Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge has been revealed as the finish line for Channel 10 television show, The Amazing Race Australia.
Bumper cruise season sets sail
20 October 2019The arrival of the Explorer Dream signals the start of a bumper Top End cruise season expected to inject millions into the economy.