News archive
2022
February
First Aboriginal Tourism Strategy Report Card Unveiled
10 February 2022The Northern Territory Government has released the first report card tracking progress on the Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020-2030 for the year ending June 2021.
Campaign to reunite with loved ones
07 February 2022Three new TV advertisements have launched across Australia today as part of the Territory’s award-winning Seek Different campaign encouraging Australians to reconnect with loved ones in the Northern Territory.
January
Funding to make Aboriginal tourism experiences easier to discover
24 January 2022The Northern Territory Government is making it easier for Territory tourists to plan their holiday with $5000 grants excluding GST to help Aboriginal tourism businesses implement booking systems.
Student and Working Holiday Maker visa changes to boost critical workforce shortages
21 January 2022The Australian Government have announced a range of temporary measures to address critical workforce shortages, and to incentivise the return of international students and working holiday makers to Australia.
2021
December
Funding to develop Tourism Evening Experiences
21 December 2021The 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
21 December 2021In 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
20 December 2021Jetstar 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
20 December 2021A 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.adventureCOVID what to do before arriving
15 December 2021Border restrictions from 20 December 2021.
Revamped funding for Territory tourism industry
07 December 2021The 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
01 December 2021A 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
29 November 2021The 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
22 November 2021The 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
15 November 2021An 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
12 November 2021The 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
05 November 2021Please be advised that lockdown and lockout restrictions apply in Greater Darwin and the Katherine regions.
October
VEEP Grant Recipients Unveiled
25 October 2021The 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
13 October 2021Planning 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
11 October 2021More 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
04 October 2021Territorians and tourism businesses will be counting down the hours with the fourth round of Territory Tourism Vouchers set to launch at 8pm tonight.