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Media releases
This page provides links to Tourism NT's media releases. Each release has contact details listed at the bottom for further information.
July 2009
1 - Outback travellers can pack their own virtual guides
The Northern Territory’s outback roads have gone digital with the launch of Do It Yourself Tourguide.
June 2009
30 - Tourism Accreditation – 12 Months To Go
Tourism Minister Dr Chris Burns is encouraging all tourism operators to become accredited over the next 12 months.
12 - NT To Take Part in Largest Travel Trade Event
Northern Territory operators are preparing themselves for the southern hemisphere’s largest international travel trade show, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) that begins in Melbourne tomorrow.
1 - Australians encouraged to invest in an NT holiday
Tourism NT is encouraging Australians to “Make a Great InvestmeNT” by offering great value holiday deals to the Northern Territory from $399.
May 2009
25 - Indigenous Cultural Experiences Key to Reconciliation
More than 80% of Australians say it is essential that they experience indigenous culture for reconciliation. Australians are being encouraged to seek out indigenous tourism experiences in the Northern Territory, in an effort to learn more about Australia’s indigenous culture.
14 - Changes afoot in Territory Discoveries travel business
Territory Discoveries, the NT Government wholesale travel business, continues to fine-tune its business structure with the introduction of an overarching General Manager, the relocation of Sydney retail travel positions to Alice Springs, and the development of new retail partnerships.
April 2009
29 - Virgin Blue’s first Darwin to Perth flight takes off
Tourism in the Northern Territory has received a boost with yesterday’s commencement of Virgin Blue flights between Darwin and Perth.
28 - NT Government Aviation Director appointed in Tourism NT
Tourism NT today appointed an interim Aviation Director to oversee the NT Government’s ongoing day to day communication with all airlines.
24 - Northern Territory awarded best display
Tourism NT has taken out its third award for a fantastic new consumer show display stand at this week’s NSW Caravan Camping 4WD & Holiday Supershow, based in Sydney.
23 - Territory Government Asks Garuda to Reconsider
The Northern Territory Government has made further formal approaches to the Indonesian Government and Garuda asking them to reconsider the suspension of the Garuda service to Darwin.
7 - Are we there yet?
It’s the great Australian tradition – packing up the car and heading off into the great wide yonder on an extended holiday – and the Northern Territory boasts some of the most interesting drives in the world.
3 - Plan your trip around the Barkly Highway
The Barkly Highway is well and truly open and accessible for motorists wanting to travel between the Northern Territory and Mt Isa in Queensland.
March 2009
25 - Become A Brolga Winner
The Northern Territory Government is calling for submissions from Tourism operators for this year’s Brolga awards.
19 - Backpackers Bucking The Trend
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new promotion to increase the number of backpackers visiting the Territory.
12 - More Virgin Flights Coming To Darwin
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed the great news from Virgin Blue today that it will begin operating 13 more flights into Darwin every week.
11 - Jetstar Jobs
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed the announcement from Jetstar this afternoon that 50 Jetstar pilots will be based in Darwin.
3 - Tourism NT to launch trade website
Tourism NT has developed a website trade.travelnt.com specifically designed to fit the needs of the national and international travel trade.
3 - Tiger Airways Launch Adelaide To Alice
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed additional flights to Alice Springs with Tiger Airways.
1 - Hat trick for the Territory
The Northern Territory Tourism industry has been acknowledged in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards with three accolades given to Territory businesses.
February 2009
26 - Ormiston Gorge has new Viewing Platform
The Northern Territory Government has provided $100,000 to construct a viewing platform over the magnificent Ormiston Gorge in Central Australia.
25 - Vision and Action Plan for The Centre
The Northern Territory Government today launched a new tourism vision for Alice Springs and the Red Centre.
25 - Swiss radio winners hit the NT
A group of eight people who won a travel competition on Switzerland’s leading private radio station, Radio Argovia, have recently arrived in the Territory to start their action packed holiday adventure.
24 - Helping Sell the Red Centre to Korea
The Northern Territory Government is hosting Korean travel agents as part of a program to boost the Territory’s profile as a holiday destination within emerging tourism markets.
23 - Extra Flights Highlight Confidence in the NT
The Northern Territory Tourism Minister Chris Burns said news of increased flights to the Territory is a vote of confidence in our economy.
23 - National Geographic Helps Promote Kakadu
The Northern Territory Government today launched a $1.8 million global marketing campaign that will underpin Kakadu and the Northern Territory’s status as a must-do destination within international markets.
20 - Selling Experiences On Country
The Northern Territory Government is this weekend hosting the first workshop to help local Indigenous tourism operators sell their products direct to buyers.
16 - Ready, AIME, fire! ConveNTions mean big business for Territory
The Northern Territory is gearing up for the Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2009 from February 17-18 with a host of business tourism operators gathering in Melbourne to promote the Top End and Red Centre.
13 - Improving Tourism Industry’s Internet Marketing
Territory tourism operators have the chance to boost their internet profile and increase their share of the market with the help of the Northern Territory Government.
06 - Get CeNTred in the Territory
Australia’s Red Centre will be pushed as a must see destination for Australian travellers as part of the second phase of the Northern Territory Government’s Get CeNTred marketing campaign which begins tomorrow.
January 2009
28 - NT Muster
Up to 40 NT operators representing 60 products and services will join forces with Tourism NT to showcase an array of experiences from 2-5 March 2009.
23 - Philanthropic dinner in New York to raise funds for NT wildlife conservation
Northern Territory Tourism Minister, Kon Vatskalis, last night addressed more than 300 wealthy philanthropists at an Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) fundraiser in New York in a bid to help protect one of the last strongholds of wildlife in the Gulf region – the Pungalina and Seven Emu properties.
22 - Top NT talent on display on Broadway
Two of the Northern Territory’s sensational Indigenous performers wowed a VIP audience at the acclaimed Carnegie Hall in New York City last night, as part of G’Day USA Australia Week 2009.
21 - Sharing our story with American travel agents
The Northern Territory Minister for Tourism, Kon Vatskalis, has met with key American travel agents in Los Angeles to discuss the current state of the travel industry and strengthen the Northern Territory’s position as an international tourism destination.
19 - NT Indigenous tour operators on show at Australia Week 2009
Northern Territory Indigenous tourism operators have proudly showcased their products during an Indigenous Roadshow as part of the much anticipated G’Day USA Australia Week 2009 in Los Angeles.
13 - Indigenous tour operators representing the NT
A local business will become one of the first indigenous tour operators to attend G’Day USA Australia Week in the United States next week.
11 - Conventions to Boost NT Tourism
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today that conventions and business events would play an increasing role in boosting the NT tourism industry.
December 2008
- 12 - US Outback Airpass
- 4 - New Cruise Ship Terminal
- 1 - The 2008 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards
November 2008
October 2008
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September 2008
- 30 - Tourism Awards seeking excellence and innovation
- 26 - Tourism Campaign Calls On Travellers To “Get CeNTred”
- 24 - Destination Darwin Campaign 2008
- 18 - Northern Territory Leads the Way in Tourism Employment
- 16 - Northern Territory Leads The Way In Sustainable Tourism
- 3 - Spring into Alice with a Red Centre getaway
- 2 - Inaugural Sydney-Darwin-Ho Chi Minh City service takes flight
August 2008
- 25 - International PR Managers strengthen Darwin's tourism sector
- 22 - International PR Managers strengthen Alice Springs' tourism sector
- 8 - Dry river boat race draws visitors to the Red Centre
July 2008
- 9 - NT Participates In National Tourism Conference
- 2 - Indigenous tour guide trainees now working for local company
