News archive
2016
August
China given taste of NT adventure
18 August 2016Northern Territory tourism operators have travelled to China on a mission to sell tourism in the Territory.
Introducing northernterritory.com
10 August 2016Tourism in the Northern Territory has a new home.
Sunrise shines spotlight on Darwin
05 August 2016Popular Australia breakfast show, Sunrise, has been broadcasting live from Darwin this week as part of Tourism NT's new military heritage campaign.
Luxury hotel to boost NT tourism
03 August 2016Construction of a $250 million Westin luxury hotel on the Darwin Waterfront will begin next year.
July
New high-tech tourism attraction opens in Darwin
27 July 2016A new tourism attraction has opened in Darwin featuring virtual reality and holographic experiences of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.
Free WiFi for National Parks
14 July 2016Tourists visiting Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks can now access free WiFi.
Demons Do the NT
08 July 2016Melbourne Football Club will be right at home in the Territory this week ahead of its AFL clash with Fremantle at TIO stadium.
June
Hayden fmaily hit the road for NT Adventure
22 June 2016Sporting personality Matt Hayden will drive from Alice Springs to Darwin with his family this month as part of an exciting new tourism campaign.
Australian tourism awards coming to Darwin
09 June 2016The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (QATAs), the nation’s premier tourism industry event, will be held in Darwin next year.
NT doco broadcast to millions in China
05 June 2016A new documentary showcasing Northern Territory tourism hot spots and attractions will be broadcast to millions of Chinese television viewers.
New holograms tell historic NT story
04 June 2016Two new high-tech hologram displays have been launched at tourism attractions in the Northern Territory.
May
Social media stars showcase NT
30 May 2016Two social media superstar siblings have joined forces to showcase the ultimate Northern Territory road trip to millions of people.
NT Budget 2016-17
24 May 2016The Northern Territory Government has announced the NT Budget for 2016-17.
PR and Marketing Workshop
23 May 2016Tourism NT is holding a free PR & Marketing workshop in Alice Springs on 3 June 2016.
Event Planners Meet Darwin
19 May 2016Key event planners have arrived in the Top End for the annual 'Meet Darwin' showcase.
Come along to Adventure NT China
16 May 2016China Ready NT Operators are invited to join our bi-annual Greater China sales mission, Adventure NT China.
Craft beer in the bush
15 May 2016Visitors to the Top End can now enjoy craft beers in Marrakai thanks to an NT Government infrastructure grant.
New investment in the Tiwi Islands
06 May 2016The Tiwi Islands will be opened up to new tourism opportunities following the announcement of a major new tourism push to promote the popular Northern Territory hot spot.
Birding content wanted
03 May 2016Tourism NT is seeking bird watching content for its upcoming NT Bird Watching Calendar.
Record cruise season worth $54 Million
02 May 2016Darwin's record-breaking cruise season officially came to an end on the weekend with the passing through of Oceania Cruise’s Insignia luxury cruise vessel.