News archive
2020
March
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.
Towards 2030 Conference tickets on sale
16 January 2020The Tourism: Towards 2030 Conference returns to Darwin and Alice Springs in March, with tickets now available.
2019
December
Uluru photo makes a splash on Instagram
23 December 2019A photo of Longitude 131°, a luxury wilderness camp at Uluru, was the most liked image on Tourism NT’s Instagram for 2019.
Improved visitor experiences on the way
17 December 2019Some of the Territory's popular tourism experiences will become even better thanks to funding for new upgrades.
NT stars on The Amazing Race Australia Finale
03 December 2019Tonight's highly anticipated The Amazing Race finale will finish in the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park.
Magical maiden voyage for Carnival Splendor
02 December 2019Over 3,000 cruise passengers converged on Darwin as the Carnival Splendor made its inaugural visit to the Top End.