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Strengthening the Territory’s biosecurity preparedness
The Northern Territory’s (NT) capacity to respond to foot and mouth disease (FMD) has increased with Department of Primary Industry and Resources veterinarian, Megan Pickering, completing intensive FMD training in Nepal.
The Territory on display at Darwin Showcase
A group of Australian business event planners from the corporate, association and incentive markets are in the Top End to take part in the Darwin Showcase. The familiarisation, which runs from 2-5 May, is being hosted by the NT Convention Bureau and its industry partners.
Territory tourism investment opportunities on display
A Northern Territory Tourism Investment Forum is taking place at the Darwin Convention Centre today as part of the Arafura Games 2019 Business Engagement Program.
Turbocharging Tourism: Red Centre Adventure Ride design tender awarded
The Northern Territory Government has awarded the design tender for the West Macs Red Centre Adventure Ride to Coffey Services Australia Pty Ltd.
Budget 2019: TURBO2 - enhancing visitor experiences and attracting business events
Territory tourism businesses will be supported to enhance their visitor offerings, with the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) to be extended for another two years as part of the Northern Territory Government’s $62.8 million TURBO2 investment announced earlier this week.
Budget 2019: TURBO2 - supporting festivals and events
Major events and festivals will get a $20 million boost under the Northern Territory Government’s TURBO2 investment aimed at attracting more visitors and injecting more money into the economy.
Amy takes weight off mums-to-be
Mother-of-two Amy Page knows all about the joy - and discomfort - of being pregnant.
Barra fingerlings released into Palmerston lakes
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to support recreational fishers, with more than 800 barramundi fingerlings released into the Palmerston lakes.
Budget 2019: TURBO2 announced - investing in tourism to support business and create jobs
The Northern Territory Government today announced an additional $62.8 million over two years for Turbocharging Tourism 2.
Tourism data indicates turbocharged results for the Territory
The latest domestic visitor data from Tourism Research Australia for the 12 months to December 2018 shows domestic holiday visitors to the NT increased by 6.7% to 652,000 visitors, with expenditure also increasing by 35% to $832 million.