TOURISM NT INDUSTRY UPDATE - KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Lime Cordiale perform at Nitmiluk Gorge for exclusive TikTok Live

Following the biggest ever BASSINTHEGRASS in Darwin, Tourism NT and NT Major Events Company combined forces with TikTok and Australian pop-rock band Lime Cordiale to create an iconic TikTok Live performance from Nitmiluk National Park.
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NEWS

Budget 2021 highlights for tourism

The Northern Territory Government delivered the 2021 Northern Territory Budget on 4 May which focuses on leading the economic comeback by capitalising on the Territory’s reputation through the COVID-19 pandemic, building on the gains and grabbing the opportunities of the future.

Hospitality and Tourism Career Fairs

The Northern Territory Government in partnership with Charles Darwin University are holding a Hospitality and Tourism Careers Fair in each major region during May and June.

Event liquor licences go digital

The Territory Government is supporting our events industry rebound stronger from COVID-19 by streamlining and simplifying the process to apply for special and major event liquor licences.

Temporary relaxation of student visa holder working hours

The Australian Government has announced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure the supply of critical services, student visa holders can work beyond their usual work limitations in a number of industries including the tourism and hospitality sector.

Work Stay Play incentive now available

Local tourism and hospitality businesses can now take advantage of the Work Stay Play worker attraction incentive, with the Territory Jobs Board live.

Aviation update

Qantas Group will launch a new route between Canberra and Darwin on 21 June 2021. The flight will operate five days per week by Alliance Airlines’ E190 jets, initially for the peak season until October 2021, with the potential to extend subject to demand. The airline also announced plans to commence flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock Airport in March 2022. To support the growing demand for domestic tourism, Qantas will operate widebody A330 aircraft on the Sydney to Darwin and Brisbane to Darwin routes over the tourism peak season.

INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Nominate for 2021 Brolga Awards

Nominations are open for the 2021 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards, the official tourism awards program for the Northern Territory.

Tripadvisor and Viator webinar

Are you making the most of your Tripadvisor and Viator business listing? Save the date for Monday 21 June at 2:30pm and tune in to a tips and tricks webinar hosted by Tourism NT, Tripadvisor and Viator. Gain an understanding of updates within these platforms, what is being searched and best business listing practices.

To register to attend CLICK HERE

Add Laksa flavour to your tourism experience

The Darwin International Laksa Festival is set to showcase some of the best laksa of the Top End in November. This year it is bigger and better and will be incorporating laksa-inspired tourism packages. Get creative and let us know if you would like to be involved. Email your interest to [email protected]

Darwin City/Friendship City Online Expo promotion opportunity

The City of Darwin is planning a Darwin Sister/Friendship City Online Expo to enhance cultural and economic exchange, and promote mutual understanding between Darwin and Sister/Friendship Cities. The expos will be held in June 2021 and June 2022. If you would like to register your business to be promoted to the 13 Sister/Friendship Cities CLICK HERE

EVENTS

Tickets on Sale - BASSINTHEGRASS 2022

This year’s BASSINTHEGRASS was the Territory’s biggest and best music festival yet. Tickets are now on sale for next year’s event, with 1500 Early Bird tickets snapped up in less than 48 hours. Like this year, 2022 is on track to see thousands of interstate music lovers fill our hotels, hospitality venues and tourism experiences. The festival will take place on 21 May 2022.

Supercars ramps up a gear

The full program and track timings have been confirmed for the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, and the line-up keeps getting better and better with the Night Transporter Convoy, driver signings, pit lane walk and children’s entertainment all confirmed. Hospitality tickets continue to sell out and a new option, The Terraces, has been added to cater for demand. The event runs from 18-20 June 2021.

Parrtjima Stars in NRL promotion

The Red Centre will play a starring role in the NRL’s indigenous round promotions this weekend after NRL star Josh Addo-Carr and Territory music legend Baker Boy took part in filming at Parrtjima earlier this year. The Territory is at the heart of Australia’s Aboriginal culture, and the footage will be seen by millions of footy fans across the country. To find out more about Parrtjima

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