News archive
2017
May
Road upgrades to open the Red Centre
Some of the Red Centre's iconic landmarks are now easier to access following significant road upgrades.
Mega Meet mega success
The recent #NTAustralia Mega Meet was a great success in generating global interest in the Northern Territory
Historic agreement with SA to grow tourism
An historic agreement signed between the NT and SA Governments will strengthen tourism in the Territory.
Do the NT campaign wins marketing award
The Northern Territory's Do the NT cooperative marketing campaign has won 'Destination Campaign of the Year' at the Expedia Media Solutions 2017 Asia Pacific (APAC) Partner Awards.
Tourism NT to hit the road
Tourism NT's marketing team will hit the road later this month for the annual Industry Roadshow.
Spotify to sing praises of NT
Tourism NT has partnered with leading global streaming music service, Spotify, on a new youth campaign.
Regional hot spots promoted in drive campaign
Self-drive visitors are this month being encouraged to "stay a little longer" in Katherine and Tennant Creek.
NT set for mega exposure
The Northern Territory will stage its biggest ever social media campaign on Instagram from 9-21 May.
New food festival on the menu in Kakadu
Bush tucker, barramundi and magpie goose will be on the menu at a new food festival in Kakadu this month.
Budget 2017 to support tourism
The Northern Territory Government has handed down the NT Budget for 2017-18.
April
Funding to develop NT arts trail
A new Arts Trail will be developed across the Northern Territory showcasing Indigenous art and culture.
Progress on Mountain Bike Plan
The NT Government has released a Mountain Bike progress report on its Master Plan for Mountain Biking in the NT.
Territory food and wine on show at Festival
Food and wine enthusiasts can taste the best the Northern Territory has to offer at the Territory Taste Festival.
Free photography for tourism businesses
Local tourism operators can update their marketing material with fresh images for free thanks to a new initiative of Tourism NT.
2017 Brolga Awards now open
Nominations are now open to the Northern Territory’s premier tourism industry awards, the Brolgas.
Date set for 2017 Mitchell Street Mile
Australia’s richest middle distance race, the Mitchell Street Mile, will return to Darwin in 2017.
New tasty tour for Uluru
Visitors to Uluru can now experience dinner with a view of the iconic landmark while on board a double decker bus.
March
India visits the Red Centre
A delegation of key tourism distribution partners from India landed in Alice Springs this week to tour Central Australia.
Coaching assistance for digital marketing
Northern Territory tourism operators can boost their online marketing skills through Stage Two of the Department of Tourism and Culture's Digital Leap Program.
Training for Chinese-speaking Kakadu Guides
A new training course for Chinese-speaking Kakadu guides will be held in the Northern Territory in April.