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Visitor Experience Enhancement Program Round 4 awarded

$1.5 million in grants is being awarded to over 60 Territory businesses to enhance their visitor offerings through the Territory Government’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP).

Get ready for Round 2 Territory Tourism Vouchers

With round 1 of the Territory Tourism Voucher generating more than $9.6 million so far, Territorians can get excited about round 2, which will open on the evening of Monday 2 November.

EOI for MAGNT tour operator

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified tour operators to conduct leisure tours of MAGNT’s galleries.

Uluru Named in Lonely Planet’s Top 3 Best Places to See in the World

Lonely Planet today confirmed what Territorians already knew, naming Australia’s spiritual heartland, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, as one of the best places to see in the world.

Ripper first weekend for Million Dollar Fish Season 6

In the first week of Million Dollar Fish, three tagged barra have been caught with $35,000 in cash prizes going to eager fishos.

Meet the Tourism NT team at October Business Month 2020

Looking for some practical assistance for your tourism business? Tourism NT is coming to you as part of the October Business Month Territory Grown Roadshow 2020.

Book Now Digital Support Program to boost bookings

A new Book Now Digital Support Program will offer eligible tourism businesses grants of up to $5,000 in matched funding to deliver business improvements that will make it easier for consumers to book online.

Darwin International Laksa Festival is back

Pop it in your calendar - The Darwin International Laksa Festival kicks off again on 26 October 2020.

Live crosses to show Australia that the Territory is the answer

Aussies who tune in to Channel 10’s Studio 10 this week will discover the Territory is the answer if they’re looking to escape on a holiday, explore spectacular landscapes and experience Aboriginal culture.

Tourism sale to entice visitors to the NT

As the Territory moves towards the traditionally low tourist season, Tourism NT will launch its biggest summer conversion based tourism campaign ever, from 1 October to 31 March 2021.

$50 million injection to restart Australia's business events

The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Australian Business Events Grants Program to support the national business events sector. 

Parrtjima 2020 returns to the heart of Australia

Parrtjima 2020 will feature 10 nights of incredible art, light and culture in the heart of Australia. 

Industry Roadshow

Tourism industry partners are invited to attend a tourism information session presented by the Tourism NT team.

A million reasons to fish the NT

Registrations are now open for Season 6 of Million Dollar Fish (MDF) with SEVEN times the chance to reel in the biggest catch of your life.    

Litchfield National Park Central Valley

Construction works to open up new campgrounds and swimming spots at Litchfield National Park as part of the Northern Territory Government’s $17.5 million Turbocharging Tourism investment are full steam ahead.

Territory Tourism Vouchers Generate $3.3 Million for Local Businesses in a Fortnight

Two weeks into the Territory Tourism Voucher scheme, Territorians have redeemed over 4,500 vouchers generating $3.3 million in bookings, providing a strong boost for local operators.

Ride the Red Centre

Alice Springs is solidifying its reputation as a mecca for mountain bike tourism and outdoor recreation with the opening of nearly 100km of upgraded mountain bike and shared-use trails.

@NTaustralia achieves 300K followers

Tourism NT has achieved a milestone on its Instagram channel @NTaustralia, reaching 300,000 followers. With our abundance of open spaces, beautiful landscapes and rich art and culture, the Northern Territory is continuing to grow its reputation as an 'instagrammable' holiday destination that is Different in every sense.

VEEP Round 4 open for applications

Grants of up to $50,000 are available under Round 4 of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) to assist tourism operators who have been hit hard by coronavirus to upgrade their facilities or experiences.

Territory Tourism Vouchers Now Allocated

All Territory Tourism Vouchers have now been allocated, with more than 26,000 Territorians jumping on the opportunity to register!