News archive
2020
April
COVID-19 Updates
03 April 2020The COVID-19 situation is continuing to evolve and we will endeavour to keep industry as up to date as possible.
COVID-19 Business Support
03 April 2020Tourism NT is working to deliver the most up to date information and support services available to the industry to help Territorians navigate through the challenging impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.
March
Events Affected by COVID-19 Measures
19 March 2020In response to the Australian Government’s COVID-19 advice against holding non-essential mass gatherings, the Northern Territory Government has announced changes to its list of events over the coming months.
Tourism NT shines at Mumbrella Travel Awards
13 March 2020The second largest box office Australian movie of 2019, Top End Wedding, continues to generate results for the Territory with Tourism NT winning three awards at the 2020 Mumbrella Travel Awards held in Sydney.
Millennials encouraged to Fly and Drive in the NT
11 March 2020Tourism NT is targeting interstate visitors, including a younger demographic to take a ‘fly and drive’ holiday to the NT through our Drive campaign for 2020.
NT Operators win big at 2019 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
09 March 2020Northern Territory tourism operators have scooped up four Gold Awards at the prestigious 2019 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
February
Darwin named best holiday in Australia
27 February 2020TripAdvisor has named Darwin Australia's top emerging tourist destination for 2020.
NT Business Events Fund doubled
26 February 2020The NT Business Events Support Fund incentive has doubled to $200 per delegate.
Funding to boost school trips to the NT
26 February 2020Interstate schools can apply for $3,000 towards a school trip to the NT as part of the Immediate Tourism Resilience Plan.
Intensive Business Support Program
25 February 2020A new intensive business support program will help operators address business survival, revival and growth.
New Visitor Experience Program Open
24 February 2020Local tourism businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 under the New Visitor Experience Program.
New program to drive tourism growth
23 February 2020Tourism NT has launched a new free partnership program for local businesses to target the self-drive market.
Darwin to host Corroboree Asia in 2020
22 February 2020In a major coup for the local tourism industry, Darwin will host Tourism Australia’s Corroboree Asia event in 2020.Discounted advertising packages available
21 February 2020NT tourism operators can access discounted advertising packages as part of the $2 million Immediate Tourism Resilience Plan.
$2 million immediate Tourism Resilience Plan announced
10 February 2020The Territory Government has today announced a $2 million Tourism Resilience Plan.
Works begin on three Nitmiluk projects
07 February 2020Three Turbocharging Tourism projects are now underway in Nitmiluk National Park.
New funding to grow Aboriginal tourism
03 February 2020The Territory's authentic Aboriginal tourism experiences will be expanded under a new grant program to help local businesses.
$2 million boost for Katherine art and culture
02 February 2020Katherine's Aborginal art is set to become a major drawcard for visitors with a $2 million upgrade to a local art centre.
January
Artistic Cultural Program to feature Larrakia Artists
22 January 2020Bruce Munro: Tropical Light will showcase four local Larrakia Nation artists as part of the Artistic Cultural Program.
Tourism brings $2.6 billion to the Territory
17 January 2020The latest visitor statistics show tourism continues to climb in the Territory and is now worth $2.6 billion to the economy.