Value of Tourism
Tourism is a fundamental pillar of the Territory's economy and contributes across a range of industries. Tourists arrive in the Northern Territory and spend money on attractions, meals and accommodation - leading to broader economic benefits. Improvements in tourism products and services enhance the Territory's liveability and enjoyment for residents, while encouraging visitation and spend in the regions. Tourism no doubt brings tremendous economic value through visitor spending, but it is also an important source of job creation.
Tourism NT subscribes to and conducts economic and industry monitoring that covers key performance indicators such as the value of tourism to the Northern Territory economy and the stability of the Territory's tourism industry through the number of tourism businesses.
NT Tourism Satellite Accounts
The NT Tourism Satellite Account summary presents data annually on the direct and indirect economic contribution of tourism in the Northern Territory, sourced from Tourism Research Australia's State Tourism Satellite Accounts (State TSA). For more information view the NT Tourism Satellite Account 2023-24.
NT Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts
The NT Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts can be accessed through the Tourism Research Australia website.
View older versions of the Tourism NT Satellite Account in the archive.
NT Tourism Businesses June 2024
This summary presents a count of all actively trading businesses in the Northern Territory sourced from Tourism Research Australia's Tourism Businesses in Australia report. Download the factsheet for more information on Tourism Businesses in the NT.
Aboriginal Tourism Businesses
This summary presents a count of all actively trading businesses in the Northern Territory sourced from Tourism NT administrative data and Australian Bureau of Statistics business counts data.
Aboriginal Tourism Businesses Factsheet June 2022