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New evening experiences coming soon to Territory tourism

Territorians and visitors will be able to book brand new tourism experiences with the Northern Territory Government today announcing new funding to boost the sector and bring more people to the NT.

Australia's brightest young musicians promote the Territory

A unique new campaign featuring five of Australia’s brightest young music stars promoting the Territory has launched online. The ‘Up in it’ campaign targets domestic travellers aged 18 – 30 through a five part video series.  

Singapore Airlines returns to the Top End

The Northern Territory welcomed Singapore Airlines first regularly scheduled commercial flight service back to Darwin on 29 March 2022. Singapore Airlines will offer non-stop flights between Darwin and Singapore initially operating up to three-weekly services, with intention to increase to five-times a week at the end of May 2022.

Destination Management Plans measure tourism progress

Territory tourism regions are showing strong signs of progress, with the first annual report cards of the 10 Year Regional Destination Management Plans (DMPs) released today.

International Restart Support Fund

The Northern Territory Government has launched an International Restart Support Fund today with grants of up to $15,000 available to support Northern Territory tourism businesses return to the international market.

Territory operators shine at Australian Tourism Awards

Territory tourism operators have made their mark at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, with the Territory taking home gold, silver and bronze medals. The gala ceremony was held on the Sunshine Coast, and 21 businesses represented the Territory following the 2021 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.

Territory tourism to welcome back cruise industry

Cruise ships will once again return to Top End waters, reigniting a multi-million dollar industry for the Territory.

Territory events light up national campaign

A new campaign promoting the Northern Territory as a destination for unique events has launched to interstate audiences this week.

Work Hard Play Hard campaign begins

A brand new dedicated working holiday maker campaign for the Territory has officially kicked-off today. The campaign, WORK HARD, PLAY HARD aims to attract tourism and hospitality workers to the Territory through offering a special NT Work Perks travel incentive. 

First international tourists touch down in the Territory

The first vaccinated international tourists since Australia closed the international border two years ago landed in Darwin today.

Territory Waters Open To Lucrative Cruise Ship Industry

The cruise ship industry is set to safely return to Territory waters in a multi-million dollar boost to the local economy.

Kangaroo Route Extension, Job Creating E190 Base Delivered in the Comeback Capital

Direct daily flights between Darwin and London will continue to operate until at least mid-June after Qantas and the Territory Government reached an agreement to extend the route.

Working Holiday Maker Campaign - How to get involved

Tourism NT is working with Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia and Hospitality NT, to deliver a dedicated working holiday maker campaign to attract short-term hospitality and tourism workers ahead of this year’s dry season. Join an industry briefing on Tuesday 22 February to find out more.  

First Aboriginal Tourism Strategy Report Card Unveiled

The Northern Territory Government has released the first report card tracking progress on the Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020-2030 for the year ending June 2021.

Campaign to reunite with loved ones

Three new TV advertisements have launched across Australia today as part of the Territory’s award-winning Seek Different campaign encouraging Australians to reconnect with loved ones in the Northern Territory.

Funding to make Aboriginal tourism experiences easier to discover

The Northern Territory Government is making it easier for Territory tourists to plan their holiday with $5000 grants excluding GST to help Aboriginal tourism businesses implement booking systems.

Student and Working Holiday Maker visa changes to boost critical workforce shortages

The Australian Government have announced a range of temporary measures to address critical workforce shortages, and to incentivise the return of international students and working holiday makers to Australia. 

Funding to develop Tourism Evening Experiences

The Northern Territory Government is providing a funding pool of $100,000 to assist new or existing NT tourism operators develop a tourism evening experience for visitors to enjoy. 

Popular Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup coming to Darwin

In exciting news for motorsports fans, the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup will form part of the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, which is set to return to the Top End from 17-19 June in 2022.

Singapore Route to the Comeback Capital Returns

Jetstar Asia is set to resume its regular services between Singapore and Darwin following a two year hiatus with the first flight scheduled to touch down in Darwin tomorrow morning at 4.45am, 21 Dec 2021.