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Members Newsletter 24 May 2024

Friday 24, May 2024
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Contents
May General Meeting
Digital Coach 
Upcoming TEP programs 
Sunrise Weather
Unlocking the Power of Sustainability in Tourism
Tourism Emission Reduction Program
Brolgas 2024 Now Open
24/25 Trade Event Prospectus

2024 Marketing Toolkit 
Fee-Free TAFE 
Operator Phone 
VIC Advertising 
Cruise Ship Information 
NT Government Newsroom 
Grants and Funding
Aboriginal Tourism Grant
Surf Lifesaving NT 
 

Meetings & Events
General Meeting Invitation
Tourism Top End invite all members to attend the May General Meeting. Join us as we come together for networking and the latest industry updates.

Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024
Time:  5:15pm networking   |   6pm start
Location: Bustard Town
Address Corner Shadforth Lane and Nuttall Pl, Darwin City NT 0800    

Hosted by Bustard Town 
RSVP to attend
Online Zoom Registration Here

Join the team from Darwin Festival at Bustard Town for the Tourism Industry Launch - hear all about the upcoming festival program for this year. 
 

Programs & Workshops
Digital Coach Update 
Boost your Digital Marketing with Tourism Top End's free, one-on-one, personalised Digital Coach Program. 
It doesn't matter what your experience level is, our program is here to support your success. 
 
Book your Digital Coach session now:
https://calendly.com/ttedigitalcoach/digital_coach_session
 
Digital Marketing Updates:
 
The social media metrics to track in 2024 (and why)
 
How to repost on Instagram step-by-step (for Stories and posts)
 
Experiment: What Happens When AI Plans Your Entire Social Strategy?

 
Register for your FREE session here
 
TEP - Enhance Your Business with Social Media
Learn the fundamentals of using social media to grow your business. 
Presented by Tourism Top End and Tourism NT
 
Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
Venue: Online via Zoom or in person at Tourism Top End (limited space)
Cost: Member – FREE
 
Register via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdeqhqj8jHddeiT0hHrfc1Ikuy5H_6X7y#/
 
Topics that will be discussed:
  • Which Social Media channels are right for you?
  • Crafting a social media strategy
  • How to create content for your business
  • Scheduling and Automation in social media
  • How to measure success with your social media
  • Social Media best practices. 
In addition, Tourism NT will present the following: 
  • Tourism NT's social media strategy
  • How to develop your brand voice and messaging
  • High Performing Content for Tourism NT
  • Leveraging User Generated Content
  • Collaborations & Influencer Marketing
  • How You can work with Tourism NT
Registar Here
TEP - Marketing for Business Events 
Presented by: Gabrielle Deacon 
Date:       Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Time:      10:00 am - 10:45 am 
Venue:    Online via Zoom or in person at
                 6 Bennett Street Darwin CBD (limited space)
Cost:       Member - FREE
Zoom Registration
Registration in person email - membership@tourismtopend.com.au (Limited spots)
Join Gabrielle Deacon from Gift of the Gab for a 45 minute workshop. What you can expect to learn from Gabs :
  • Distribution channels
  • How to stay relevant
  • Famils & site inspections
Registar Here
 
Sunrise Weather 
On Thursday 23rd May TTE joined Sunrise Weatherman Sam Mac at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct for a morning of fun and information on visiting the Top End. 
We saw Simon from the Territory Wildlife Park make an appearance with Lady GaGa the Albino Python, Rowdy from VIP NT talk about the Top 3 things that are a must-do whilst visiting the Top End, Tom Curtain from Katherine Outback Experience gave us all a preview of his new song and the morning was closed by Mark Motlop from Larrakia Development Corporation and Larrakia Cultural Centre. 
Thank you to all those who came down to join the broadcast.
The Sunrise team enjoyed the day and hopes to return again soon. 
 

Tourism Emission Reduction Program
The Tourism Emissions Reduction program provides businesses with an emissions estimate and a tailored emissions reduction plan. Businesses can demonstrate their waste and emission reduction measures to visitors via a unique link and QR code.

Developed in partnership with ERC Australia, the Tourism Emissions Reduction program is a five-stage program that enables tourism businesses to develop an estimated carbon emissions report and an emissions reduction plan. Tourism businesses can access digital tools including an emissions estimator calculator and follow simple steps to develop a customised emissions reduction plan.
More Information Here
 

Nominations open for 2024 Brolga Tourism Awards

Nominations are now open for the Territory most prestigious tourism and hospitality awards the, 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards (Brolga Awards).

The Brolga Awards recognise Territory tourism businesses that strive for excellence in all areas of their operations, with winners in the running to win an Australian Tourism Award.

Territory based tourism operators, attractions, accommodation providers, festivals and events and industry suppliers are all encouraged to nominate their business in one of the 26 business categories.

The Brolga Awards also recognise the efforts of individuals working in the tourism industry, with individual winners celebrated for their contribution within the Territory. The awards provide value to tourism and hospitality businesses by encouraging continuous improvement.

There is a range of assistance available to aide nominees with their Brolga Award submissions.

Nominations close Wednesday, 14 August with all submissions due by 4 September 2024.

The 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards gala dinner will be held on Saturday, 9 November in Alice Springs.
More Information Here
Nominate Here

EOI is now open for the Brolga Support Package for assistance in engaging professional copywriting and editing services
APPLY NOW TO NOT MISS OUT 

 
Support Available & Conditions of Entry:
1. Maximum $1,000 (including GST) per entry in the business categories 1 to 23, 25 and 26 only. 
2. Maximum $1,500 (including GST) per business for businesses who have commenced operation 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 and entering category 24, ‘New Tourism Business’.
3. Businesses must enter their submission before the 04 September 2024 to be eligible for the financial support.
4.The business must be able to produce a tax invoice / receipt from their consultant for reimbursement to TTE
Click here - https://www.tourismtopend.org.au/resources-support/brolga-awards-2024/
 

Industry Updates
2024/2025 Trade Event Prospectus
By marketing your product as part of a trade marketing campaign, you will be part of a collaborative marketing effort which targets people looking to book, or have booked a trip to the NT. Find out more below:
Prospectus available to download from this page
 
2024 Marketing Toolkit
This toolkit contains information about the current ‘Seek Different’ marketing campaign, key selling points of the NT that visitors come to experience, key campaign messages, access to hero imagery and tips to leverage these activities for your tourism business.

To leverage the Northern Territory’s 2024 domestic marketing campaigns, download the Industry Toolkit:
Toolkit available to download from this page
 

Education & Training

Fee-Free TAFE Courses
The Territory Labor Government together with the Australian Government is providing fee-free TAFE courses in 2024 to upskill Territorians and ease cost of living pressures.
Under the Fee-Free TAFE program, Territorians can study various TAFE courses for free across a number of sectors including construction, agriculture, hospitality and tourism, child care, aged care and more.
Apply between January 1 and June 30 2024 and commence your studies in 2024.
Fee-Free TAFE Courses - More Information
 

Top End Visitor Information Centre
Operator phone
Reminder the operator's phone number is:
0482 470 835. 
Please use it for direct contact during centre operating hours. This number is for the exclusive use of our members and not for public use or distribution. 
 
 
Visitor Centre Advertising
Now with a bonus Member Spotlight  
Book VIC digital advertising for 2024 and receive a bonus member spotlight in our consumer newsletter
  • Video Wall
  • Digital Brochure
  • Website Banner
BOOK NOW!
 
Cruise Ships
May
27 Coral Adventurer 120 pax - Domestic Arrival 
28 Coral Geographer 120 Pax - Domestic Arrival 
30 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax Domestic Arrival
June
1 Orioin 106 pax - Silver Cloud 296 pax
3 Le Laperouse 184 pax
9 Orion 106 pax - Silver Cloud 296 pax
11 Le Jacque Cartier 184 pax - Seabourne Pursuit 264 pax
13 Coral Discoverer 72 pax
17 Orion 106 Pax
18 Coral Adventurer 120 pax
19 Coral Geographer 120 pax
19 Scenic Eclipse 2 228 pax
23 Le Laperouse 184 pax
23 Pacific Explorer 1990 pax
28 Silver Cloud 296 pax

Please note pax numbers are max capacity, actual numbers onboard may vary. 

View the entire cruise schedule HERE
 
National Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, our volunteers enjoyed an exclusive tour aboard the Le Jacques Cartier expedition vessel, where they received a warm welcome from the captain. Our volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience in the Northern Territory. Interested in volunteering? There’s Something for Everyone - https://www.tourismtopend.com.au/ambassador-program
Special Mention -We extend our gratitude to Darwin Port for making this experience possible.
 

Do you need to contact our VIC staff?
Please call the VIC directly 0482 470 835   
 

Member Noticeboard
Whats on in K-Town 
Use the link below to see whats happening around town over the coming month. 
See Whats Happening Here
 
Position Vacant 
The Darwin History & Wartime Experience
Position Vacant – Ticket Seller
 
More information - https://www.tourismtopend.org.au/about-us/job-opportunities/
 
Contact:          David Leck
Phone:             0455 998 346
Email:              info@darwinhistoryandwartimeexperience.com.au
 

Managing invasive grasses across the Territory

The Territory Labor Government is continuing to reduce the impact of invasive grasses by investing $1 million in Budget 2024 to manage buffel and gamba grass.  

Buffel and gamba grass are highly flammable and increase the intensity and frequency of bushfires and impact the biodiversity of the natural environment.
Read The Media Release Here
 

Stay tuned for more details
 
Northern Territory Government Newsroom 

Digital IDs set to become available for Territorians

The Lawler Labor Government is making it more convenient for Territorians to show their ID by establishing digital identification cards that can be stored on a smartphone.

Budget 2024 invests $20.66 million to bring digital driver’s licences to Territorians, with a digital driver’s licence to be a nationally recognised, trusted option for Territorians looking to put the wallet away.
Read the Press Release Here

Street Art Festival for Palmerston

Palmerston is about to get a colourful face-lift, with the first-ever Palmerston Street Art Festival set to take place!

The festival will see several walls in the Palmerston and surrounding areas become unique masterpieces between 17 and 29 June 2024.
Read the Press Release Here
Darwin Triple Crown Supercars rev up for 2024 

The betr Triple Crown Supercars are back in Darwin, and this year the Territory Labor Government has added an extra event to the Hidden Valley strip.

Nitro Up North will be returning to the crowd favourite supercars showdown at Hidden Valley raceway, bringing more than 90 cars to battle it out down the drag strip.

The betr Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Indigenous Round night program will take place on the 14th and 15th of June, and feature nitro-fuelled drag racing with some cars bosting 11,000 horsepower and reaching 5000 kilometres per hour.
Read the Press Release Here

New grant program to bolster Aboriginal tourism experiences in our national parks

The Territory Labor Government has launched a new grant program today with a $1.4 million funding pool to develop Aboriginal tourism experiences and product within the Territory’s 33 jointly managed parks and reserves.

The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program is the first of its kind for the Northern Territory and aims to ensure that Aboriginal Territorians sharing their culture with visitors are supported to benefit culturally and economically.

Aboriginal owned businesses and organisations can apply for grants between $30,000 up to $100,000 to develop Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences and tourism products.
Read the Press Release Here
 
Grants and Funding
Aboriginal Tourism Grant opens with $1 million in funding
The Territory Labor Government is boosting the Northern Territory’s rich and unique Aboriginal tourism experiences with Round 7 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program opening today with a $1 million funding pool.
Aboriginal businesses and organisations can apply for grants 
More Information Here
 
Additional Grant Information Here

- Reduce Day to Day Costs
- Boost for Recreational Fishing in the Territory
- Major Grant Rounds

Click HERE for more grant and funding information
 
Surf Lifesaving NT 
Please see the below link for safe swimming information in the waters surrounding the Top End. 
Safe Swiming Information Here
 
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