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Members Newsletter 28 June 2024

Friday 28, Jun 2024
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Contents
July General Meeting 
Welcome To The Dry / Top End Travel Expo 2025
Digital Coach 
Million Dollar Road Trip 
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism 
Brolgas 2024 Now Open
 

Darwin Festival
VIC Advertising 
Cruise Ship Information 
Member Noticeboard
NT Government Newsroom 
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT 
 
Meetings & Events
 
General Meeting Invitation
Tourism Top End invite all members to attend the July General Meeting. Join us as we come together for networking and the latest industry updates.
Date: Tuesday 30th July  2024
Time:  5:15pm networking   |   6pm start
Location:  Novotel Darwin CBD
Address: 100 The Esplanade Darwin
 
 
Guest Speaker: Qantas - Sara Sarib  - Sales Manager NT
Register To Attend in person
To attend via Zoom
 
Welcome to the Dry & Top End Travel Expo 2025

Welcome to the Dry and Top End Travel Expo will return in 2025 for more networking and opportunities to get your brand out there!
Save the Dates!!
Welcome to the Dry:      Friday 4 April 2025
Top End Travel Expo:    Saturday 5 April 2025
Location:                        Mindil Beach Casino Resort Pavillion
 
Are you using Digital Marketing to grow your business?
 
Optimise your Digital Marketing with Tourism Top End's (free)  Digital Coach Program. 
 
To book your Digital Coach session now, click here.
 
This week, in digital marketing news and insights:
 
Your Guide to the Content Creation Process
Learn how to master content creation, from research and planning to promotion and repurposing.
 
Tripadvisor's Justin Reid on the Top 3 Global Trends Shaping Travel Marketing
"We’re seeing a lot of interest in things like...niche travel, and things that tap into people’s passion points.”
 
The Top Digital Marketing Trends That Will Shape The Travel Sector In 2024
The tourism industry represents one of the most digitised customer journeys.
 
For any queries about Digital Marketing, contact sfernandes@tourismtopend.com.au
 
 
Million Dollar Roadtrip Radio Promotion
Get involved with Leisha's Top End Adventures!
We need 12 giveaways for Leisha's Top End Adventure promotion. If you would like to get involved or find out more, please contact Jemma. We would be looking for an in-kind contribution that Leisha can promote on-air and social media. 
Find Out More / Get Involved
Digital Marketing Tools
 
The 2024 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) program is now live.
As Australia’s primary accessible tourism event, AITCAP provides the tourism industry with the knowledge and valuable connections to improve their accessibility and confidently serve and capitalise on this $13.5 billion and growing market. AITCAP will be held on the 27th August in Melbourne.

Now in its fourth year, AITCAP is delivered by GetAboutAble, a leading Australian accessible tourism consultancy committed to supporting travel and leisure businesses to improve their access and inclusion.

 “The accessible and inclusive tourism market is both far bigger and easier to attract than many imagine. With the industry looking at ways to attract new income streams into the future, I urge everybody to consider the simple fact that 20% of people travel with some form of disability.”

— Dr Yasmine Gray, Founder, GetAboutAble

 As a member of Tourism Top End, TTE has secured 20% off the ticket price for all members. This can be used in conjunction with the early bird special of $100 off for the first 250 attendees.

Use your TTE discount code at check-out, 20ENEWS on the link provided for the live or virtual conference.
https://events.humanitix.com/accessible-and-inclusive-tourism-conference-2024/tickets?accesscode=VIRTUAL24

For more information, visit The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference website.
 

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/
 
Darwin Festival 
Darwin Festival is Australia's hottest winter arts festival! Join us for an 18 day celebration of music, theatre, visual art, dance, cabaret, comedy & more.
Festival Fever: Plan Your Epic Night Out - Click Here
 
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. 
 
 
We need more brochures!
 With the growing number of visitors to the Visitor Centre, our brochure supply is running low. We kindly ask you to restock your brochures by dropping them off to our friendly staff at the counter at 6 Bennett Street.

Your contribution ensures that all our visitors have access to valuable information and that your business is well-represented.
 
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
July
Mon 01 Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax
Mon 01 Seabourn Pursuit 264 pax
Thu 04 Coral Discoverer 72 pax
Fri 05 Heritage Adventurer 146 pax
Mon 08 Coral Adventurer 120 pax
Tue 09 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax
Tue 09 Coral Geographer 120 pax
Thu 11 National Geographic Orion 106 pax
Sat 13 Le Laperouse 184 pax
Thu 18 Silver Cloud 296 pax
Fri 19 National Geographic Orion 106 pax
Sun 21 Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax
Sun 21 Seabourn Pursuit 264 pax
Wed 24 Heritage Adventurer 146 pax
Thu 25 Coral Discoverer 72 pax
Sat 27 National Geographic Orion 106 pax
Mon 29 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax
Mon 29 Coral Adventurer 120 pax
Tue 30 Coral Geographer 120 pax

Please note pax numbers are max capacity, actual numbers onboard may vary. List as supplied by Darwin Port 

View the entire cruise schedule HERE
 
Do you need to contact our VIC staff?
Please call the VIC directly 0482 470 835   
 
Member Noticeboard
John Batman Group
Bookings for the 2024/25 edition of the Destination Top End magazine and associated guest compendiums are now being taken and a reminder that spaces are limited.

The John Batman Group platform provides advertising operators comprehensive coverage to holiday makers.

Produced room compendium format, digital format and magazine format, the reach of the John Batman Group product is complete and covers travelers not just in Darwin but across the Top End.

Annual Statistics:
Total number of rooms:                     6,302
Total number of guests annually:    1,171,137
Advertising Deadline:
5th of July

The annual updates are rolled out in September each year (we cover the Territory regardless of the season).

Rates start at $168 per month (twelve month commitment)
For More Information
 

The Darwin Fringe Festival is the biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental artists in the Northern Territory.

Festival dates: July 12-21, 2024

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
More Information Here
 
View all Media Partner Deals Here!
Southern Cross Broadcasting
2024 Member offer available to Tourism Top End Members. Increase awareness of your exceptional products with a customised marketing solution. Leverage off premium programming all year round and be featured in Darwin and Central Australia.
Territory FM 
Territory FM is pleased to offer an introductory offer to current members of
Tourism Top End. Available during the period: July 2024 till July 2025.
This can be run as a short call to action 3 to 6 months with possibility of extension for the 12-months, to promote a specific product/services/events. 
Darwin Digital Television 
Channel 10 have two different offers available to Tourism Top End Members at the moment! A love local package and an End of Financial Year Kick Off Sale! Running in July & August, or August & September. Find out more below!
View all Media Partner Deals Here!
 
Northern Territory Government Newsroom 

Tender awarded for Central Arnhem Road upgrades

The Lawler Labor Government’s vision for a two-lane sealed connection for the entire Central Arnhem Road is coming to fruition with a $36.8 million construction contract awarded to local Territory business Allan King & Sons Construction. 
Read the Press Release Here
 

Territory Day Returns to Mindil Beach for 2024

The Lawler Labor Government is returning Territory Day celebrations on 1 July 2024, to the iconic venue of Mindil Beach.

After listening to the community and clarifying advice provided to Northern Territory Major Event’s Company (NTMEC), the Chief Minister has decided this year’s Territory Day will remain at Mindil Beach.

Territory Day is a day of celebration for all Territorians – born and bred and newly arrived – to express their pride in the Territory and our incredible way of life.
 

Boosting tourism in the East Arnhem region

The Lawler Labor Government is developing the Territory’s regions to boost economic development and create more working opportunities for Territorians.

A local Territory business, DTA Contractors, has been awarded a $6.9 million contract to construct marine and landside facilities at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy.
Read the Press Release Here
 

Stronger Liquor laws and Bus Safety measure set to come into effect

The Lawler Government is continuing to deliver on its common sense plan to reduce anti-social behaviour by strengthening the Territory’s liquor laws.

On 1 July 2024, the on-the-spot penalty for patrons that fail to leave, or attempt to re-enter, a licensed premises after being barred will face a fine of 5 penalty units or $925.
Read the Press Release Here
 

Casuarina Coastal Reserve soon to be National Park

Casuarina Coastal Reserve soon to be National Park

The Lawler Labor Government is protecting the best of Territory lifestyle.

Casuarina Coastal Reserve and an additional 33 hectares are proposed to become the Territory’s newest National Park.
Read the Press Release Here
 
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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