News archive
2022
March
Territory tourism to welcome back cruise industry
Cruise ships will once again return to Top End waters, reigniting a multi-million dollar industry for the Territory.
Territory events light up national campaign
A new campaign promoting the Northern Territory as a destination for unique events has launched to interstate audiences this week.
Work Hard Play Hard campaign begins
A brand new dedicated working holiday maker campaign for the Territory has officially kicked-off today. The campaign, WORK HARD, PLAY HARD aims to attract tourism and hospitality workers to the Territory through offering a special NT Work Perks travel incentive.
February
First international tourists touch down in the Territory
The first vaccinated international tourists since Australia closed the international border two years ago landed in Darwin today.
Territory Waters Open To Lucrative Cruise Ship Industry
The cruise ship industry is set to safely return to Territory waters in a multi-million dollar boost to the local economy.
Kangaroo Route Extension, Job Creating E190 Base Delivered in the Comeback Capital
Direct daily flights between Darwin and London will continue to operate until at least mid-June after Qantas and the Territory Government reached an agreement to extend the route.
Working Holiday Maker Campaign - How to get involved
Tourism NT is working with Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia and Hospitality NT, to deliver a dedicated working holiday maker campaign to attract short-term hospitality and tourism workers ahead of this year’s dry season. Join an industry briefing on Tuesday 22 February to find out more.
First Aboriginal Tourism Strategy Report Card Unveiled
The 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
Three 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
The 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
The 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
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.