News archive
2020
June
Territorians can take up to $200 off a tourism booking with a Territory Tourism Voucher
10 June 2020The Territory Government has announced a tourism voucher scheme to encourage Territorians to explore the Territory and support local tourism businesses until borders can safely re-open to interstate visitors.
COVID-19 Borders Response
02 June 2020The Northern Territory is the safest place in Australia. Because of that, the Territory Government is making careful and considered changes to coronavirus related restrictions while still keeping Territorians safe.
May
Seeking Expressions of Interest for the Aboriginal Tourism Committee
29 May 2020Tourism NT is seeking Expressions of Interest for new members to join the Aboriginal Tourism Committee (ATC).
More NT Parks and Reserves to open
27 May 2020Following the announcement that biosecurity zones will be lifted from 5 June, all NT parks and reserves, other than those closed for seasonal reasons, will be open and accessible to all Territorians from noon that day.
Tourism NT launches Time to be a Territorian campaign
23 May 2020Our new intra-Territory campaign encouraging locals to get out and enjoy their backyard kicks off this weekend.
New Visitor Experience Program Grants awarded
17 May 2020Seventeen local tourism businesses across the Territory have received grants totalling nearly $500,000 under the New Visitor Experience Program (NVEP), as part of the Territory Government’s $2 Million Immediate Tourism Resilience Plan launched in February 2020.
Turbocharged Litchfield National Park works continue to progress
16 May 2020Greater access to Litchfield National Park is one step closer with the Territory Government releasing a tender for the construction of campsites and access roads as part of the Litchfield Central Valley project.
Live from the NT
15 May 2020Tourism NT is joining forces with Tourism Australia to bring three exclusive Territory events to Australian screens as part of its content series 'Live from Aus'.
2020 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards
08 May 2020Following the announcement from ATIC that the Australian Tourism Awards and associated national event will not be proceeding in 2020, Tourism NT has made the decision to not proceed with the 2020 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.
April
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions on NT Parks
28 April 2020Some Territory parks and reserves will reopen from noon on Friday 1 May.
Funding relief announced for NT zoos and aquariums
28 April 2020The Federal Government has announced a $94.6 million support package to assist Australia's zoos and aquariums.
Top End Wedding Campaign shortlisted in Global WARC Awards
28 April 2020Tourism NT’s Top End Wedding Campaign has been shortlisted in yet another global awards list, with the WARC Awards announcing it as a finalist in the Effective Content Strategy category.
Jimmy Shu's Taste of the Territory to premiere on SBS Food
23 April 2020Local chef and restauranteur Jimmy Shu is hosting an exciting new culinary series showcasing the diversity and multiculturalism of the Top End.
Zoom the Northern Territory
17 April 2020With the increase in video conferencing, Tourism NT invites you to download a Zoom Backdrop as a feature for your next virtual catch-up.
Million Dollar Fish's contribution to the Territory
17 April 2020The economic contribution for the Territory Government’s Million Dollar Fish program has been released following a study undertaken by Deloitte Access Economics, on behalf of Tourism NT.
COVID-19 Updates
06 April 2020The COVID-19 situation is continuing to evolve and we will endeavour to keep industry as up to date as possible.
March
Early finish for Tropical Light
25 March 2020The 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
25 March 2020In 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
13 March 2020The 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
11 March 2020Tourism 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.