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The project to deliver an international standard water theme park in Darwin has taken another step forward.
New citrus canker restrictions in place
The Northern Territory Government has gazetted restrictions to control the spread of citrus canker. The restrictions apply to the movement of a list of potential citrus canker host plants and any parts of those plants.
Tourists Are Coming: Customer Staff encouraged to attend Welcome China Lunch
In preparation for Donghai Airlines commencing direct flights from Shenzhen in Southern China to Darwin later this month, Top End based customer service staff are encouraged to attend a ‘Welcome China’ lunch and learn more about the expectations of visitors.Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss said the ‘Welcome China’ lunch hosted by the Department of Tourism and Culture will be facilitated by Australia China Business Council NT President Daryl Guppy who will provide a presentation aimed at all business sectors.
First Tourism NT campaign launches in Shenzhen, China
In preparation for Donghai Airlines commencing direct flights from Shenzhen in China to Darwin, Tourism NT has launched its first dedicated tourism campaign within Shenzhen and Southern China.Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss said the campaign promotes Darwin as the gateway to Australia, highlights the new 5 ½ hour direct flight from Shenzhen and showcases Darwin and the Top End as a must-see bucket-list destination for Chinese travellers.
Fisheries inspectors appointed
Six Aboriginal rangers have been appointed as fisheries inspectors (class 1) to support the Department of Primary Industry and Resources with the monitoring and sustainable management and protection of the Northern Territory’s aquatic resources.
Darwin showcased as leading Business Events Destination
The renowned ‘Meet Darwin’ familiarisation event, an annual collaboration between the Department of Tourism and Culture’s NT Convention Bureau (NTCB) and Darwin Convention Centre designed to showcase Darwin as a leading business events destination will be held from 17-20 May 2018.
Making the NT ‘China Ready’ – Business and Tour Guides Prepare
In preparation for Donghai Airlines commencing direct flights from Shenzhen in Southern China to Darwin this month, the NT Government has been working to ensure the tourism sector is ‘China Ready’.
Building a skilled workforce for the Territory
The Northern Territory Government has developed a suite of programs and services to build a skilled workforce for the Territory, now and into the future.
Tourism Roadshow Presents the Territory’s Marketing Direction for 2018-19
Tourism NT is hosting Tourism marketing roadshow presentations in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs next week.
Animal Protection Bill introduced to Parliament
A new Bill has been introduced into the Legislative Assembly to ensure greater protection under the law for Territory animals.