News archive
2018
May
All aboard Adenture NT to Greater China
Registrations are now open to Tourism NT's bi-annual 'Adventure NT' sales mission, which this year will take place in Greater China.
Darwin Convention Centre wins Gold
Darwin Convention Centre has won Gold at the 2017 National Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards.
April
Millennials Out of Office in the NT
Tourism NT has partnered with popular youth website, Pedestrian.TV, on a new campaign targeting millennial travellers.
Darwin to host key travel event
Darwin will host the 2018 Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place.
Royal Visit puts Arnhem Land in global spotlight
The value of the media exposure from last week's Royal visit to the Northern Territory is expected to be worth millions of dollars.
China flights to start in May
Darwin will welcome its first-ever flight from China in May.
Ovation of the Seas returns to Darwin
The largest cruise ship to visit Australia, the Ovation of the Seas, has returned to Darwin today for its second visit.
Aussie rock favourites set for Darwin Supercars
The 2018 CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown Supercars will feature two huge nights of concerts and Aussie live music heavyweights.
March
International hockey stars headed to Darwin
The Kookaburras will take on the world's best hockey players in Darwin in September.
Short Term Accommodation Review
The NT government is seeking feedback for its Short-Term Accommodation Review.
Darwin open for business after TC Marcus
Darwin tourism businesses have returned to normal after Tropical Cyclone Marcus.
Celebrate NT festivals and events
Tourism NT has released a handy 2018 Festivals and Events Calendar ahead of the busy tourism months.
New flights to Alice Springs
Virgin Australia has announced new flights to Alice Springs from Brisbane.
Chinese welcome grants available
Local tourism businesses can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help with welcoming Chinese visitors to the NT.
Five new waterfalls for Litchfield
Five new swimming spots will be opened at Litchfield National Park under a $12 million Turbocharging Tourism boost.
Celebrating Tennant Creek's gold rush history
Tennant Creek's rich mining history will receive a $5.5 million boost under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
Million Dollar Fish nets record season
Season 3 of the Million Dollar Fish competition has ended on a high with a record number of fish caught.
February
More walking tracks for Nitmiluk National Park
Walking opportunities in Nitmiluk National Park will be expanded under a new $5.5 million investment.
New Paspaley tour flying high
World renowned pearling company, Paspaley, have launched a new flying boat tour in Darwin.
Kakadu named best major tourist attraction
Kakadu National Park has been named the top major tourist attraction at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.