BOOK NOW FOR ABORIGINAL TOURISM BUSINESSES

Consumers are increasingly choosing to book online. Being instantly bookable is a critical element of meeting customer expectations and ensuring that your business receives the booking.

The Book Now for Aboriginal Tourism Businesses grant program aligns with the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy to improve the visitor experience and encourage visitors to travel to our regions and stay longer.

The Book Now for Aboriginal Tourism Businesses grant program is now open.

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NEWS

STUDENT AND WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER VISA CHANGES

The Australian Government have announced a range of temporary measures to address critical workforce shortages, and to incentivise the return of international students and working holiday makers to Australia. Changes include refunding of visa application fees and a relaxation of employment conditions.

SHARE YOUR SOCIALS WITH US

In 2021 Tourism NT reached over 50 million consumers across our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels. We kept people dreaming by publishing thumb-stopping visuals of the best that the NT has to offer; providing inspiration, motivating the decision to travel and promoting bookable tourism experiences.

In 2022, we want you to keep sharing your images and videos with Tourism NT. Achieve a greater reach and increase exposure of your product with our growing audiences domestically and internationally. Remember to engage with Tourism NT on social media by using #NTaustralia.

HERMANNSBURG HISTORIC PRECINCT UPDATE

Further conservation work, repairs and upgrades are underway at the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct under a $1.5 million Australian Government funding agreement. These works follow the NT Government’s $3.5 million investment in this nationally heritage listed and significant tourist destination which included restoration works on historic stone buildings and water tanks, upgrades to utility services including water and electricity supplies, and new interpretation facilities. The image shows the Old Church before and after.

INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

ABORIGINAL TOURISM BUSINESS SURVEY 2022

Tourism NT is currently undertaking a survey with Northern Territory Aboriginal owned tourism businesses as part of Tourism NT’s Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020 - 2030 vision for the Northern Territory to be the undeniable leader in the Aboriginal tourism sector. Your participation in this survey will assist in ensuring continued support and strengthening of the Territory’s Aboriginal tourism sector.

TOUR GUIDE READY PROGRAM

A unique opportunity exists for tour operators to attract potential tour guides to the Top End and Red Centre through Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Tour Guide Ready Program. The free 5-week intensive course will enable eligible participants to become fully accredited tour guides at either Kakadu National Park or Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, saving them more than $7000 in training fees.

TOURISM TOP END SUBSIDY OFFER

In recognition of the challenges in rebuilding our tourism industry, the Tourism Top End (TTE) Board is providing further support for members. From January 2022 Tourism Top End will subsidise fees for operators to undertake Quality Tourism Accreditation Business - Level One as part of their full membership for the next two years.

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TOURISM EVENING EXPERIENCES GRANT

A reminder that applications for the Tourism Evening Experiences grant to assist tourism operators to develop evening experiences in the regions closes 31 January 2022.

SAVE THE DATE - TOURISM TOWARDS 2030 CONFERENCE

The Tourism Towards 2030 Conference will be held 5 April in Darwin and 7 April in Alice Springs. Registrations will open soon.

REFRESH YOUR ATDW LISTING

Tell the world you’re open for business!
ATDW publishes your listings information and images to up to 270 travel websites including our flagship northernterritory.com and Tourism Australia’s Australia.com
Update your ATDW listing and it will automatically renew for another 12 months.

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EVENTS

EVENT FUNDING ROUND CLOSING

The latest round of the Northern Territory Major Events Company Event Funding Program closes on 11 February. The funding supports events across the Territory, and includes four categories: Mass Participation Event, Major Event, Event Development and Community Event.

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