News archive
2021
October
VEEP Grant Recipients Unveiled
The 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
Planning 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
More 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
Territorians and tourism businesses will be counting down the hours with the fourth round of Territory Tourism Vouchers set to launch at 8pm tonight.
Darwin wins bid to host Global Emergency Medicine Conference
Darwin has been selected to host a major global conference featuring the best of emergency medicine practice from around the world next year.
September
COVID-19 Business support program - extended to 31 October 2021
The Federal and Territory Government have announced a $12.5 million package for Territory businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Countdown is on for Territory Tourism Vouchers
There has never been a better time for Territorians to start planning their next tourism experience with the next round of Territory Tourism Vouchers going live in seven days.
Territory summer on sale with savings for vaccinated Aussies
Tourism NT’s biggest summer tourism campaign, the NT Summer Sale is set to return next month with discounts on offer for vaccinated holiday visitors travelling to the Territory between 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Dedicated Drive Tourism Strategy released
Tourism NT has launched the Northern Territory Drive Tourism Strategy 2021 - 2030 to identify key product and marketing opportunities to further develop the Northern Territory offering as a drive destination for the holiday market.
Red Centre showcased in Bachelor finale
Australia’s heartland, the Red Centre is showcased as the ultimate destination for romance in an epic season finale of The Bachelor on Channel 10 from 7.30pm tonight.
Aboriginal Tourism grants to build on cultural tourism assets
The Northern Territory’s reputation as a leader in Aboriginal cultural tourism is on track for a boost as round three of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant program opens today with a funding pool of $200,000 available.
August
Territory Tourism Vouchers return this October
The highly anticipated Territory Tourism Vouchers are back with Territorians dreaming of an NT holiday able to register to receive a $200 voucher from 8pm, Monday 4 October 2021.
COVID-19 Update - 72 hour lockdown for the Greater Darwin Region and Katherine Region
The COVID situation is evolving and as many of you would have seen this morning, the Security and Emergency Management Committee made the decision under the Northern Territory pandemic plan to lock down part of the NT community.
June
Funding available to improve the visitor experience
Territory tourism businesses can now apply for the next round of highly sought after Visitor Experience Enhancement Program VEEP grants worth up to $50,000 to upgrade facilities and promote world class holiday experiences.
Second Round of Roadhouse to Recovery Grants Now Open
The second round of the Northern Territory Government’s Territory Small Business Roadhouse to Recovery grants opened on 19 June 2021.
Travel like a local with The Get Outsiders Series
Following the success of the third series of The Get Outsiders which featured local travel tips on the Red Centre Tourism NT has launched a fourth series giving the inside scoop on more of the Territory’s destinations.
Darwin welcomes first new airline route since COVID-19
The flights will operate five times a week during both the Territory’s peak tourism season and the ski season for the ACT/NSW region and will continue to operate three times a week from November.
May
Temporary relaxation of student visa holder working hours
The Australian Government has announced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure the supply of critical services, student visa holders can work beyond their usual work limitations in a number of industries including the tourism and hospitality sector.
Event liquor licence applications move to digital
The Territory Government is supporting our events industry rebound stronger from COVID-19 by streamlining and simplifying the process to apply for special and major event liquor licences.
Work Stay Play incentive now available
Local tourism and hospitality businesses can now take advantage of the Work Stay Play worker attraction incentive, with the Territory Jobs Board now live.