News archive
2020
December
Litchfield National Park Scenic Route Complete
Construction is now complete on a scenic tourist loop through Litchfield National Park allowing all year-round access to the park.
Regional Destination Management Plans provide investment roadmap
Regional Destination Management Plans for the Territory tourism regions of Big Rivers, Barkly, Alice Springs, MacDonnell Ranges and Lasseter regions have been released with a further two Destination Management Plans for East Arnhem Land and the Greater Darwin region to be developed and released in 2021.
November
Roadhouse to Recovery Grant Program
As part of Budget 2020 Territory’s Job First Plan the Northern Territory Government is investing $4 million in to the Territory Small Business Roadhouse to Recovery Grant program.
Apply for the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program
Applications are open for Round 2 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program to help improve business sustainability, enhance unique Aboriginal tourism offerings and further strengthen the Territory’s position as the undeniable leader in the Aboriginal tourism sector.
2020 Budget
The Northern Territory Government has handed down the 2020 Budget which focuses on protecting Territorians, putting jobs first and kick-starting the Territory’s economic recovery.
NT featured on Qantas magazine cover
The Territory stars on the front cover of Qantas magazine's November 2020 issue commemorating their centenary.
Territory Tourism Vouchers Snapped up in Record Time
Territorians were ready and waiting for the 8pm Territory Tourism Vouchers to go live with vouchers fully subscribed in a matter of hours.
October
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.
September
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.