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Busy cruise ship season ahead

Darwin's busy cruise ship season is underway, with 75 cruise ship visits expected in the Top End over the coming months.

Sick kids reel winner in Million Dollar Fish

The first ever purple-tagged charity fish has been caught in the Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition.

ATEC hits Darwin

More than 400 delegates have converged in Darwin for the 2018 Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place.

Bachelorette finds love in the Territory

The Territory was seen by hundreds of thousands of television viewers last night with the Bachelorette Australia finale filmed in Darwin.

$200 million plan to boost Darwin City

The historic signing of a $200 million Darwin City Deal will help turbocharge tourism in the Territory.

New online China Cultural Training program

Territory tourism employees who complete a new online China Ready Cultural Training program could win a free trip to Shenzhen.

Territory Tourism shines at 2018 Brolgas

26 businesses and three individuals were winners at the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards over the weekend.

Lonely Planet names Red Centre Top 5 Region

The Northern Territory’s Red Centre has been named one of the ‘Top Five Regions’ on the planet to travel to in 2019.

Tickets on sale for Brolga Awards

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards gala ceremony.

New military tourism events in 2019

A series of new events will commemorate the Territory's unique military history in 2019.

Funding to help festivals and events

Festivals and events across the Territory will be brighter, bigger and better in 2019 thanks to a $467,000 funding boost.

More chances to win with Million Dollar Fish

The Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition is back, with five chances to reel in a barramundi worth $1 million.

NT Tourism 2030 Regional Forums

Territory tourism operators are invited to attend upcoming Regional Forums to help develop the new NT Tourism 2030 strategy.

Backpackers encouraged to experience an Endless Summer in the NT

The Northern Territory Government is investing more than $2 million in direct initiatives to attract international young people to the Territory.

Cooking up interest in the NT

The NT is set to star in upcoming episodes of popular cooking and lifestyle shows, Everyday Gourmet and Better Homes and Gardens.

Nominations open to 2018 Brolga Awards

Nominations are now open to enter the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.

Darwin welcomes first China flight

In an historic day for the Territory, the first non-stop flight from China has arrived in Darwin.

Territory businesses are China ready

Menus have been translated to Mandarin and new signage put up ahead of next week's inaugural China flight to Darwin.

NT saves SA Christmas Pageant

Horses could be replaced with Territory camels at the famous Adelaide Christmas Pageant in 2019.

Alice to star in AFL broadcast

Alice Springs will be promoted to an audience of 1.6 million during this weekend's AFL clash between Melbourne and Adelaide.