News archive
2020
June
Aboriginal Tourism Grants
Thirteen 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
Tourism 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
Refurbishment 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
This 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
The 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
The 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
Tourism NT is seeking Expressions of Interest for new members to join the Aboriginal Tourism Committee (ATC).
More NT Parks and Reserves to open
Following 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
Our new intra-Territory campaign encouraging locals to get out and enjoy their backyard kicks off this weekend.
New Visitor Experience Program Grants awarded
Seventeen 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
Greater 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
Tourism 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
Following 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
Some Territory parks and reserves will reopen from noon on Friday 1 May.
Funding relief announced for NT zoos and aquariums
The Federal Government has announced a $94.6 million support package to assist Australia's zoos and aquariums.
Top End Wedding Campaign shortlisted in Global WARC Awards
Tourism NT’s Top End Wedding Campaign has been shortlisted in yet another global awards list, with the WARC Awards announcing it as a finalist in the Effective Content Strategy category.
Jimmy Shu's Taste of the Territory to premiere on SBS Food
Local chef and restauranteur Jimmy Shu is hosting an exciting new culinary series showcasing the diversity and multiculturalism of the Top End.
Zoom the Northern Territory
With the increase in video conferencing, Tourism NT invites you to download a Zoom Backdrop as a feature for your next virtual catch-up.
Million Dollar Fish's contribution to the Territory
The economic contribution for the Territory Government’s Million Dollar Fish program has been released following a study undertaken by Deloitte Access Economics, on behalf of Tourism NT.
COVID-19 Updates
The COVID-19 situation is continuing to evolve and we will endeavour to keep industry as up to date as possible.