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TOURISM NT INDUSTRY UPDATE - KEEPING YOU INFORMED || VIEW ONLINE
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TERRITORY TOURISM VOUCHER ROUND 2
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Get ready - round 2 of the Territory Tourism Voucher scheme opens soon!
From 8pm on Monday 2 November, Territorians can go online to www.territoryvoucher.nt.gov.au to register for their $200 voucher, redeemable on a $1 for $1 basis. Importantly for round 2, vouchers will only be valid for 14 days from issue of voucher (not 30 days).
Round 2 vouchers work in almost the same way as round 1 however with a bonus claim option now included that gives an additional $200 off, based on a $1 for $1 investment, for travel that is 400km from your place of residence.
To be eligible for the bonus claim the booking will need to meet a set criteria. Territorians will need to register online at www.territoryvoucher.nt.gov.au/claim-my-bonus within 7 days of receiving the booking confirmation. If successful, the NT Government will pay the eligible reimbursement fee after completion of travel.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
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Make sure your product, availability, pricing and business details are up to date with your local Regional Tourism Organisation.
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To become a member of Tourism Top End and Tourism Central Australia, or simply to update your products on Bookeasy, contact your RTO:
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Update your listing (through ATDW) on northernterritory.com. Find out how here
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Package your product to include hospitality experiences (to reach the value of the voucher)
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Download the campaign creative assets here
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Update your own website with your available products and services
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Share the campaign creative and messaging on your social platforms and don’t forget to tag #NeverHaveIEverNT, @NTaustralia, #NTaustralia, @tourismtopend, @discoverCA and your respective regional and business hashtags and handles
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VEEP ROUND 4 RECIPIENTS
Over 60 Territory tourism businesses have been provided $1.5 million in grants to enhance their visitor offerings through Round 4 of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP).
VEEP provides support to local tourism operators to upgrade or improve their visitor experiences to attract positive online reviews and recommendations.
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DRAFT MASTER PLAN FOR KAKADU
The draft tourism master plan for Kakadu National Park has been released, a ten-year strategy to grow tourism in the national park.
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UPDATE ON HOTSPOTS
All travellers from NSW and New Zealand can now enter the Territory without undertaking mandatory quarantine.
From 2 November, most of regional Victoria may be removed as a hotspot, unless there is a change in the situation.
VIEW CURRENT HOTSPOTS
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UPDATE ON FLIGHTS
Following the removal of Greater Sydney’s hotspot status, we have seen the successful resumption of Jetstar’s Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport flights, and both Jetstar and Qantas’ return on the Sydney to Darwin route.
As the situation continues to improve we can expect to see more routes return, including Virgin Australia’s Brisbane to Alice Springs service to operate twice-weekly from 3 November 2020 onwards.
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BRINGING HOME THE ACCOLADES
We are proud to recognise Tony Quarmby, Tourism NT Executive General Manager, who took out Australian Marketing Institute's 2020 Chief Marketing Officer of the Year.
Congratulations to our marketing team and industry partners that helped to deliver the Top End Wedding campaign, which was awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year.
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ULURU TAKES TOP SPOT
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park has been ranked the third ultimate travel experience in the world & the best in Australia.
The second edition of Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List ranks the top 500 unmissable global travel experiences, with the iconic Territory destination the only Australian location listed in the top 10.
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LATEST VISITOR DATA
The Territory received 1.58 million visitors over the 2019/20 financial year, spending an estimated $1.9 billion in the Territory. Visitation was significantly down on the previous year, due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS
The Australian Government has announced updates to some Visa Application Charges.
Backpackers on Working Holiday Maker visas who have been unable to come to Australia or who had to leave Australia early due to COVID-19 will be eligible for a fee waiver when they decide to return to Australia. Those who are unable to return because they have passed the age limit for a Working Holiday Maker visa will be able to claim a refund.
This measure was one of various suggestions put forward by Tourism NT earlier this year as part of the Tourism Visa Advisory Group.
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EOI FOR MAGNT TOURS
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified tour operators to conduct leisure tours of MAGNT’s galleries.
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BOOK NOW - DIGITAL GRANTS
Being instantly bookable is a critical element of meeting customer expectations, and ensuring that your business receives maximum sales. Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for Tourism NT’s digital support and grant program - Book Now.
Applications close 30 October 2020.
MORE INFO
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APPLY FOR EVENT FUNDING
NT Major Events Company opened a new Event Funding round on Monday.
Community Event funding up to $30,000 is available for events that share our rich history and culture, and make the NT an even more enjoyable place to live. Event Development funding from $30,000 to $100,000 is available for events that attract new audiences and encourage people to visit the NT.
Applications close 27 November 2021.
APPLY HERE
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON TOURISM NT
We are conducting our biennial stakeholder survey to measure your satisfaction with Tourism NT's performance.
Independent market research company Colmar Brunton/Kantar has been contracted to undertake the survey. Participation is optional however your feedback is valued as it will assist us in identifying ways to enhance our working partnerships with stakeholders.
CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
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REGISTER FOR JAPAN HOST
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) in partnership with Tourism Australia is offering tourism businesses the chance to build their knowledge of the Japan market in anticipation of future international visitors, and ahead of the upcoming Marketplace Japan Event.
Japan Host is a series of four, 90min online workshop modules including Culture Ready, Service Ready, Product Ready and Trade Ready.
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MARKETPLACE JAPAN EVENT
Applications are open to attend Tourism Australia's virtual Australia Marketplace Japan event, held from 4-5 February 2021.
Japan traditionally has been a key inbound market for the NT and the event provides a great opportunity as we prepare for recovery for Australian operators to establish and maintain business relationships with key qualified travel agencies and tour operators from across Japan,
Registrations close 31 October 2020.
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SIX BARRA ALREADY HOOKED
Season 6 of Million Dollar Fish has got off to a cracking start with SIX tagged barra already caught, giving $65,000 in cash prizes to eager fishos.
Make sure you're registered! Season 6 runs until 31 March 2021.
REGISTER HERE
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CALLING ALL LAKSA LOVERS
Darwin Laksa Festival has kicked off again!
The month-long festival encourages laksa lovers to try as many laksas or laksa-inspired dishes as possible throughout the month, before voting for their favourite dish.
Winners of the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Choice Best Laksa will be announced at the final festival day on Sunday 29 November.
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