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Katherine's Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft gallery open for visitors

Katherine’s Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft gallery officially opened earlier this month following a $3 million renovation through the Northern Territory Government’s $30 million Arts Trail Gallery Extension Program.

The gallery, which showcases works from throughout the Big Rivers region, is the first to be completed in the program being rolled out across Katherine, Tennant Creek and Arnhem Land. 

Budget 2022: Turbocharging Territory Tourism and Events

Territory tourism is heading into its most exciting high-season since the start of the pandemic, and the Northern Territory Government is investing millions to ensure operators and event organisers capitalise on every opportunity.

Budget 2022 invests $86.4 million into the Territory’s tourism and events sectors, to support world-class attractions, boost visitation and enhance visitor experience. 

Nominations open for 2022 Brolga Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.

Nominations open for 2022 NT Top Tourism Town Awards

The Top Tourism Town Awards showcase the value of tourism to towns and communities across Australia and celebrates the diverse and outstanding regional destinations of our country.

Tourism Town Standards Assets Program

The Territory Government is getting ready to welcome more tourists back ahead of the tourist season, to make it the best season yet.
 

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.