Territory broadcast to Australia and beyond

Sam Mac and the Sunrise weather crew recently spent a week travelling through Central Australia and the Top End. Over the week Sam fronted 32 crosses and highlighted 15 major events and experiences that showcase the best of what the Territory has on offer. The crosses generated positive exposure on a national level, to help drive awareness and visitation ahead of our peak tourist season.

Check out the awesome round up video.

NEWS

Hospitality NT helping businesses as they prepare for a busy dry season

Hospitality NT recently hosted over 50 backpackers in Darwin at a ‘Speed Interview’ event with local hospitality employers.

The event comes off the back of Tourism NT’s ‘Get Paid To Do This’ campaign and Hospitality NT’s Delegation to the UK and Ireland in March.

Read the story.

Visitor Survey Results

Results for the year ending December 2022 visitor survey shows a combined total of 1.66 million visitors to the Territory last year with a total spend of $3.12 billion in the local economy.

Domestic visitors accounted for $2.94 billion of the expenditure and 90,000 international visitors accounting for $181 million in the NT for 2022.

Read the story.

From Reef to Rock

Qantas has announced an increase in flights between Cairns and Uluru (Ayers Rock airport). The daily flight frequency starting in late March 2024 will mean tourists can jump on a plane from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru in under three hours, seven days a week. This important development supports the highly popular “Rock and Reef” itineraries booked by many international visitors on an Australian tour.

Read the full story here.

Annual report cards for Destination Management Plans released

Annual report cards tracking the progress of six Destination Management Plans (DMPs) for Territory tourism regions have been released. Identifying key strengths and assets across NT tourism regions, DMPs provide a comprehensive overview of comparative advantages, current product offerings and visitor profiles. The report cards measure the progress of outcomes and includes tonline reviews, visitor numbers and expenditure.

Read the story.

Seek Different

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair trip

The Northern Territory loves its events and festivals and with this in mind, Tourism NT have put together a three-day trip to the Top End which is the perfect getaway for any art enthusiasts. Darwin's climate is sunny and breezy in August, much like the atmosphere and this trip is guaranteed to bring the different.

Check out the itinerary.

Red CentreNATS

Red CentreNATS invites the nation’s petrol heads to ‘meet in the middle’ in the adventure hub of Alice Springs. Step into the world of smoke and sidemirrors and you’ll find the people attached to these awesome machines have stories to tell and passion to share. More than rubber, glass, and steel each vehicle is made of guts and determination – vessels for the great Australian dream. Check out this three-day trip to Alice Springs and find out what Red CentreNATS is all about.

Check out the itinerary.

INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

What's coming up in Domestic Trade Marketing?

From May to June, Tourism NT will be supporting the following cooperative trade marketing campaigns:
NT Now (always on until 30 June)
AAT Kings (20 February – 22 May)
Viator (1 – 31 May)
Luxury Escapes (1 – 28 May)
To get involved please reach out to these trade partners directly or email [email protected]

Strive for excellence in all areas - nominations now open for the 2023 Brolga Awards

The Northern Territory’s official tourism awards program is open for nominations. A range of assistance is available to Northern Territory tourism operators with preparation of submissions for the 2023 Brolga Awards. Nominations are obligation free and will ensure that you receive regular updates.

Round 5 now open for Aboriginal Tourism Grants

A million dollar grant program to enhance the Territory's Aboriginal cultural experience for visitors is now open with round 5 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program open for applications.

NT Aboriginal owned businesses or organisations with a goal to develop or enhance Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences and products can apply for funding between $30,000 and $100,000 (excluding GST).

The funding may be used to upgrade or develop new infrastructure or products such as on country accommodation or sustainable cultural evening experiences.

For more information including grant guidelines and how to apply visit our webpage.

Grant Writing

Tourism NT has partnered with Kelly Mulligan and Sam McCue of Kellaborate to give you the tools to ensure your grant submissions standout.

Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

To register to attend the Grant Writing workshop, click the link. This workshop can be attended in person or via Microsoft Teams.

EVENTS

Italian Festival Darwin

Darwin's Italian Festival returns this year on Saturday May 13 and promises to be bigger than ever. Located at Darwin Waterfront, this family friendly free event will include an array of food stalls, entertainers and all things Italy.

BASSINTHEGRASS 2023

The biggest event in the Territory's music calendar is just around the corner. This year's line up include some of the biggest acts in the Aussie music world including Amy Shark, Baker Boy and Guy Sebastian.

Garrmalang Festival 2023

Territorians and tourists can be dazzled at Darwin's only First Nations led festival from 26 - 28 May 2023. Garrmalang will showcase a breadth of talent over three days and includes music events, hot topic panel Q and A's, storytelling and art. This event is not to be missed.This festival has a selection of ticketed and non-ticketed events.

FIND OUT MORE

Red CentreNATS drives benefits

Australia’s Ultimate Festival of Wheels has driven huge social and economic benefits for the Red Centre. Independent research found Red CentreNATS 2022 generated a total expenditure stimulus in the Territory of $6.9 million.