News archive
2020
July
@NTaustralia achieves 300K followers
07 July 2020Tourism 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
02 July 2020Grants 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
01 July 2020All Territory Tourism Vouchers have now been allocated, with more than 26,000 Territorians jumping on the opportunity to register!
June
Mandatory self-quarantine for arrivals from COVID-19 hotspots
26 June 2020From 17 July, any arrivals from a suburb or local government area that has been declared a coronavirus hot spot will be required to undertake mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days.
Territory destinations showcased in national top 100 holiday list
25 June 2020Australian Traveller magazine have released a '100 Ways to Holiday Here This Year' special edition, with the Territory featuring heavily across an impressive 14 ways and 18 experiences - from outback to art, and road trips to island getaways.
Aboriginal Tourism Grants
21 June 2020Thirteen Aboriginal owned and operated Territory tourism businesses have been awarded grants to further enhance their unique cultural tourism offerings as they share over $200 000 in funding through the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program.
National Tourism Campaign Launched
20 June 2020Tourism NT has launched its new campaign 'The Territory is the answer' to entice Australians to start booking their dream holiday to the Northern Territory.
Turbocharging Tourism at Hermannsburg Historic Precinct
19 June 2020Refurbishment and landscaping works are continuing within the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct, a cornerstone attraction for visitors to the West MacDonnell region, with the $1.5 million tender awarded to Alice Springs company Nicholl Constructions.
NT Borders Open from 17 July for Interstate Travel
18 June 2020This is the news that Territory Tourism operators have been waiting for! The Northern Territory Chief Minister has announced today that the Northern Territory will end its mandatory quarantine arrangements to all states and territories from 12:01am on Friday 17 July.
Territorians can take up to $200 off a tourism booking with a Territory Tourism Voucher
10 June 2020The Territory Government has announced a tourism voucher scheme to encourage Territorians to explore the Territory and support local tourism businesses until borders can safely re-open to interstate visitors.
COVID-19 Borders Response
02 June 2020The Northern Territory is the safest place in Australia. Because of that, the Territory Government is making careful and considered changes to coronavirus related restrictions while still keeping Territorians safe.
May
Seeking Expressions of Interest for the Aboriginal Tourism Committee
29 May 2020Tourism NT is seeking Expressions of Interest for new members to join the Aboriginal Tourism Committee (ATC).
More NT Parks and Reserves to open
27 May 2020Following the announcement that biosecurity zones will be lifted from 5 June, all NT parks and reserves, other than those closed for seasonal reasons, will be open and accessible to all Territorians from noon that day.
Tourism NT launches Time to be a Territorian campaign
23 May 2020Our new intra-Territory campaign encouraging locals to get out and enjoy their backyard kicks off this weekend.
New Visitor Experience Program Grants awarded
17 May 2020Seventeen local tourism businesses across the Territory have received grants totalling nearly $500,000 under the New Visitor Experience Program (NVEP), as part of the Territory Government’s $2 Million Immediate Tourism Resilience Plan launched in February 2020.
Turbocharged Litchfield National Park works continue to progress
16 May 2020Greater access to Litchfield National Park is one step closer with the Territory Government releasing a tender for the construction of campsites and access roads as part of the Litchfield Central Valley project.
Live from the NT
15 May 2020Tourism NT is joining forces with Tourism Australia to bring three exclusive Territory events to Australian screens as part of its content series 'Live from Aus'.
2020 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards
08 May 2020Following the announcement from ATIC that the Australian Tourism Awards and associated national event will not be proceeding in 2020, Tourism NT has made the decision to not proceed with the 2020 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.
April
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions on NT Parks
28 April 2020Some Territory parks and reserves will reopen from noon on Friday 1 May.
Funding relief announced for NT zoos and aquariums
28 April 2020The Federal Government has announced a $94.6 million support package to assist Australia's zoos and aquariums.