News archive
2020
March
Early finish for Tropical Light
The Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition in Darwin has ended early due to precautions around COVID-19. The exhibition, which was due to run until 30 April 2020, has ended today.
Events Affected by COVID-19 Measures
In 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
The 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
Tourism 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
Northern 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
TripAdvisor has named Darwin Australia's top emerging tourist destination for 2020.
NT Business Events Fund doubled
The NT Business Events Support Fund incentive has doubled to $200 per delegate.
Funding to boost school trips to the NT
Interstate 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
A new intensive business support program will help operators address business survival, revival and growth.
New Visitor Experience Program Open
Local tourism businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 under the New Visitor Experience Program.
New program to drive tourism growth
Tourism NT has launched a new free partnership program for local businesses to target the self-drive market.
Darwin to host Corroboree Asia in 2020
In a major coup for the local tourism industry, Darwin will host Tourism Australia’s Corroboree Asia event in 2020.
Discounted advertising packages available
NT tourism operators can access discounted advertising packages as part of the $2 million Immediate Tourism Resilience Plan.
$2 million immediate Tourism Resilience Plan announced
The Territory Government has today announced a $2 million Tourism Resilience Plan.
Works begin on three Nitmiluk projects
Three Turbocharging Tourism projects are now underway in Nitmiluk National Park.
New funding to grow Aboriginal tourism
The 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
Katherine'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
Bruce 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
The 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
The Tourism: Towards 2030 Conference returns to Darwin and Alice Springs in March, with tickets now available.