Save & Learn in the NT

Interstate schools can apply for funding support to bring their students to the NT with the NT Learning Adventures Save & Learn program, which aims to attract more school tours to the Territory. School group tours departing from 1 July 2021 that complete travel by 31 May 2022 can apply for a $1,000 (gst inclusive) rebate, per school group. For more details on the program click here

NT Learning Adventure operators and partners are encouraged to join Tourism NT in promoting the program, with a poster and image available.

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NEWS

Nominate for the 2021 Brolga Awards to win
Northern Territory tourism operators that nominate to enter the 2021 Brolga Awards, in any category, by Friday 13 August 2021 will go into the draw to win a table of 10 tickets to the gala event. Tourism NT also offers a free assistance program to help prepare your submission. All entries for the 2021 Brolga Awards close 12 noon, 7 September 2021.

Migration policy change a win for NT businesses

Recent changes to the NT Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) by the Australian Government will provide greater flexibility for Territory businesses to attract and retain their skilled workforce.

Tailored support for Territory businesses
With the impact of COVID-19 requiring Territory businesses to adapt and develop new ways to do business the Northern Territory Government has updated the Business Growth Program to better reflect current economic conditions.

PRODUCT UPDATES

List your deals and offers on ATDW

Do you have a special offer you’d like to promote on the northernterritory.com website? Add it to your Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing under Deals & Offers - it could be a discount, special rate, bonus offer or even a package.

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INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Work Stay Play incentive

Local tourism and hospitality businesses can now take advantage of the Work Stay Play worker attraction incentive, as well as promote their job opportunities for free on the Territory Jobs Board.

Roadhouse to Recovery grants

Roadhouses, wayside inns and remote caravan parks can apply for funding of up to $150,000 to support infrastructure improvements to improve their visitor experiences. Applications close 30 August 2021.

Visitor Experience Enhancement Program grants

Tourism businesses can apply for up to $50,000 to enhance their offerings and improve the on-ground visitor experience through the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program.

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Free RSA refresher course

More than 1200 hospitality workers have now completed the new Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) refresher course. The course covers Territory specific case studies and regulations and on completion you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for 3 years.

EVENTS

Red CentreNATS revving up

This year’s Ultimate Festival of Wheels looks set to be a roaring success with more than 650 entrants already signed up five weeks out from the event. A large proportion of Red CentreNATS entrants come from interstate, and bring family and friends with them, which means a tourism boom for the region.

Event funding round open

The Northern Territory Major Events Company is accepting applications for its latest Event Funding round, which includes two new categories, Mass Participation Event and Major Event. The Event Development and Community Event categories also return. Applications close on 9 August 2021.

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