Members Newsletter 31 May 2024

Friday 31, May 2024

Contents
June General Meeting
TEP Marketing for Business Events
Million Dollar Road Trip
Tourism NT Industry Insights
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
VIC Advertising
Cruise Ship Information
NT Government Newsroom
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT

Meetings & Events

General Meeting Invitation
Tourism Top End invite all members to attend the June General Meeting. Join us as we come together for networking and the latest industry updates.
Date: Tuesday 25^th June 2024
Time: 5:15pm networking | 6pm start
Location: Hilton Darwin
Address: 32 Mitchell Street Darwin
Hilton Darwin will be offering site inspections for those interested at 5.15pm & 5.30pm

RSVP to attend

Online Zoom Registration Here

Programs & Workshops

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

The Million Dollar Road Trip NT will entice more local and interstate travellers to the Territory – which means more support for local businesses and work opportunities for Territorians – by offering self-drive travellers who visit and explore the NT between May to September 2024 a chance to win $1 million cash from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA).

Self-drive travellers who stay at participating caravan parks in the NT, visit a local NT Visitor Information Centre in Darwin or Katherine, or make a purchase with a participating tourism experience or attraction in the Territory, will have the chance to win the major prize of $1 million cash, or runner up prizes including $10,000 cash plus a $500 fuel voucher or one of 19 x $500 fuel vouchers.

To enter the Million Dollar Road Trip Northern Territory competition or find out more details go to www.milliondollarroadtripnt.com.au

Sunrise Weather in Darwin

Join Tourism NT for the latest tourism industry insights and updates.
Scott Lovett, Deputy CEO of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade invites you to join him for an industry webinar from 0830 - 0930, Thursday 6th June to share recent industry updates,

Scott will be joined by

Michael Bridge, Chair of Tourism NT Board
Tony Quarmby, Executive Director Marketing
Danielle Thomas, Director International Marketing
Penny Priest, Chair ATEC NT Leadership Team.

Topics covered will include priority international target markets for 2024-25, a wrap up of ATE 2024, upcoming trade events and how to get involved, plus an ATEC update.
Questions in advance are encouraged and can be submitted at registration or emailed to tourism.development@nt.gov.au. There will also be time for participants to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
When: Thursday 6 June 2024
Time: 8.30am to 9.30am

Registration Link

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

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Digital Brochure
Website Banner

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Cruise Ships
June
1 Orion 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

Today Sarah, Gina and Jason attended the Darwin Convention Centre to meet with PCOs and event organisers visiting Darwin for potential business in the coming years.
This business events sector is important to Darwin and operators.
Thank you to NT Business Events and Darwin Convention Centre for hosting the group.

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
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Brown’s Mart team as the Business Development Manager. This part-time (three days per week) role works closely with the CEO to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships including funders, sponsors and program partners.
Accepting applications until Monday 10 June (ACST) 11.59pm.
For more about the role and how to apply, please see: https://brownsmart.com.au/work-with-us/

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

Supercars to Hit Darwin Streets in an Australian First
In an Australian first, Supercars fans will get to witness the full fleet of their favourite race cars cruise the streets of Darwin before they hit the Hidden Valley Raceway.

This brand new event, Track to Town, will see race cars head into Darwin city, park up at Darwin Esplanade before driving these high-powered vehicles back to Hidden Valley. While at The Esplanade the drivers will also do a signing session for fans.

Read the Press Release Here

Investing in the future of TIO Stadium to attract more international sport
The Territory Labor Government is investing in infrastructure which will help the NT secure international cricket matches at TIO Stadium and improve spectator experiences.

The close to $1 million investment includes the construction of a $280,000 nursery to curate drop-in cricket pitches at TIO Stadium. The construction of the drop-in pitch nursery is another step towards international cricket matches returning to the NT for the first time in over a decade.

Read the Press Release Here

Trial to reduce use of take away coffee cups underway

The Territory Labor Government is continuing to reduce single use plastics with a trial underway for cafes to offer reusable coffee cups to their customers.

Read the Press Release Here

Campaign begins to attract more workers from the UK and Ireland

Northern Territory industry representatives are in the UK and Ireland this month to promote working opportunities in the Territory.

Territory employers are encouraged to log their jobs on WorkerConnect now so their vacancies can be discovered by jobseekers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.a

Read the Press Release Here

Strengthening Territory Liquor Laws

The Lawler Labor Government is cracking down on alcohol related anti-social behaviour.

The Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 passed in the Northern Territory Legislative assembly.

This bill increases the punishment for those who refuse to leave a licensed premises when asked from $176 to $880.

Read the Press Release Here

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Lyons Cottage, Darwin.
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from parties to operate from the historic Lyons Cottage on the Esplanade in Darwin’s CBD.
This is a significant opportunity for a dynamic business or organisation to operate from an extensively refurbished site offering the following:
• Licence to exclusively operate from a unique heritage-listed building.
• Full accessibility and new air-conditioning throughout.
• Convenient Darwin CBD location.
• Establish a new iconic brand or leverage your existing brand equity.
All parties wishing to submit an EOI must inspect the property which will be open 9.00 – 10.30am, Friday 31 May and Tuesday 4 June 2024.
Requests for the EOI document can be directed to Simone Crothers, Corporate Governance Manager, E: simone.crothers@magnt.net.au.
EOIs will be received up to 5.00pm, Tuesday 18 June 2024.

Grants and Funding

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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