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Members Newsletter 16 August 2024

Friday 16, Aug 2024
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Contents

August General Meeting 
Digital Coach 
TEP Accessible Tourism
Brolgas 2024
Turn Up this Spring
Update your Bookeasy Details
City Of Darwin Liveability Survey 
Tour Guide Training Support 
Darwin Festival
Tourism AUS Industry Brief

 


TNT Distribution Grant Program
Global Connect
Avian Influenza Information
Guides Australia Info Session 
VIC Advertising 
Cruise Ship Information 
Member Noticeboard
NT Government Newsroom 
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT 
 
Meetings & Events

TTE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING 
Date:                     Tuesday 27th August 2024
Time:                     5.15pm for 6pm
Venue:                   Darwin Ski Club
                              20 Conacher St, Fannie Bay        

 
On the edge of the water at Bundilla Beach the Darwin Ski Club is the ‘tropical dream come true’ with its palm trees, sea breezes, open and unstructured spaces for friends, families and bigger celebrations make this outdoor venue a tourism haven!
 
Register To Attend in person
To attend via Zoom
 
TTE September General Meeting
Date Change – Wednesday 25 September
X-Golf & Hey Caddy Palmerston.  
 
 
 
Title:   Accessible Tourism
Date:   04 September 2024
Time:  9.30am
Via Zoom
 
Sponsored by:  Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia & Tourism NT
Facilitated by:  Sarah O’Mara – Flare Access
What you can expect from the workshop:
  • Discover why enhancing accessibility is a smart business strategy. Learn how offering accessible services can expand your market share, grow revenue and enhance your brand reputation.
  • Understand the key areas to focus on for increasing accessibility, providing you with a strategic approach to make your business more inclusive and welcoming to all.
  • Learn about low-cost, high-impact solutions for improving accessibility that don't require large financial investments, allowing you to make meaningful changes regardless of your budget.
  • Walk away with practical, actionable steps and a clear roadmap for removing barriers to your services, helping you meet and exceed the expectations of diverse customer groups.
 
2024 Important dates
  • Nominations NOW CLOSED 
View the recent webinar - Tips and advice for entrants preparing Brolga Awards submission – utilise judges feedback and what are the judges looking for? Presented by previous entrant, Jody Grossfeldt from AAT Kings, and Brolga Awards Chair of Judges, Jodie Summers.
 
Consider the Tourism NT free draft review (mock judging) of all Brolga Awards submissions. This is completed via the online system until COB 21 August 2024. All entrants are encouraged to have their final draft submission reviewed by the reviewer who has many years of tourism awards experience as a writer, mentor and judge and brings a wealth of experience. 
  • To be submitted via the online system no later than Monday 19 August 2024.
  • Submissions due:    11.59 pm Wednesday 4 September 2024.
Judging        September 2024.
 
Brolga Awards gala event.    Saturday 9 November 2024 (Alice Springs)
Brolgas Toolkit Here
Nominate Here
 Further details and assistance
If you have any questions please contact the Brolga Awards team on:
Email BrolgaAwards@nt.gov.au 
Phone 08 8951 8518
Visit BrolgaAwards.com.au
 
Turn Up this Spring.
Tourism NT has launched a new campaign encouraging visitors to ‘Turn up in the NT this spring’. The campaign highlights the benefits of travelling during this time, including fewer crowds and more deals, showcasing how the NT’s weather, adventure, natural beauty, colours, connections and overall experiences are amplified or ‘turned up’ in the springtime.
NT tourism operators are encouraged to take advantage of the thousands of visitors that will come to www.northernterritory.com during the campaign period by ensuring their ATDW listing is up to date and adding a ‘spring deal’. The campaign is forecast to achieve over 4 million impressions and 86,000 clicks to www.northernterritory.com/deals.
Feature your ‘Spring Deal’ in the Turn Up campaign by:
  • Adding a compelling deal to your ATDW listing. Must be a minimum of 10% off tourism offering, or equivalent RRP value through an added incentive.
  • The deal should be valid for the campaign period, between 1 August to 31 October 2024 (travel dates can be associated with the deal).
  • Imagery used on the ATDW listing should demonstrate the experience on offer.
 
Note: The Territory Government announced on 11 July 2024 that a Territory Tourist Discount Scheme will soon be launched. The scheme will offer a discount off NT tourism experiences when purchasing through any of the NT Visitor Information Centres, with a focus on incentivising intra-territory travel. The 'Turn up in the NT this Spring' activity targets interstate travellers and incentivises them to book NT accommodation, tours and experiences before they arrive in the Territory.
 
Click here for more information on how to get your spring deal featured in the campaign.
How to update you ATDW listing
 

Check your page on the TTE consumer website – www.tourismtopend.com.au – this is a great advertising tool for your business – one of many benefits of being a member
  •  Update your images
  • Ensure your Business Description is up to date – put your ‘Unique Selling Points’
  • Products –accommodation & tours – ensure your bookable products are showing and available – whether you self-manage, link with a channel manager or tour partner
  • Bank Details need to be correct (this is how TTE pay you)
  • Cancellation Policy
TEP Workshop - Bookeasy Fundamentals Recording
 
Have your say on what makes Darwin liveable!
City of Darwin is seeking community input on the development of a Place and Liveability Plan. The plan will build on the work already undertaken towards creating a safe, liveable, clean, green city. It will bring together various strategies City of Darwin already has that relate to liveability.
Complete the survey by 25th August 2024 to have your say. 
Complete the Survey Here
 
Darwin Festival 
Visit the Heart of the Festival
The wait is over! 
Every night of the Festival (except Mondays), Civic Park turns into a hive of artistic adventure - and everyone’s invited. Check out the incredible Lost Dogs’ Disco in the Kolsen Twilight Playground, enjoy free live music on the Darwin Port Bandstand or catch a gig on the INPEX Sunset Stage.

Festival Park is your space to play - it’s where you’ll find all the action under the twinkling lights and the stunning bamboo designs. We can’t wait to see you there. 


 
Explore Festival Park
 
Tourism Australia Industry Briefing 

Industry are invited to register for the event nearest to them. The free of charge briefings will include an update from Tourism Australia, followed by a networking event on the 20th of August – Darwin

Registration Here
 
TNT Distribution Grant Program 
The Distribution Grant Program 2024/25 is now live. The program seeks to support NT tourism businesses through a phased approach throughout their distribution journey. Eligible businesses can apply for funding to support initiatives including an online booking system, translation services and contracting expert advice to assist with international distribution planning into Tourism NT’s emerging markets (China, Japan and Singapore).

For Further information, please contact distribution.tourismnt@nt.gov.au or phone 08 8999 3921

 
 
Tourism NT hosting Global Connect
In October, Tourism NT is hosting the annual Global Connect, bringing our international representatives to the Northern Territory. There are several opportunities for industry engagement as part of the roadshow with an event in Darwin on Thursday 17 October. This year operators working in the international space have the opportunity to present to the international teams and seek advice and input relevant to their business. More information and registrations here:
Global Connect returns in October 2024 | Tourism Northern Territory
 
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is encouraging Territorians to be aware of Avian influenza, a serious disease impacting domestic and wild birds, including poultry.
 
While we’ve had no detection of the highly pathogenic strains (HPAI) in the NT, early detection is important and all Territorians can do their bit to help us detect a potential outbreak.
 
We’re hoping you can help! A suite of downloadable resources on Avian Influenza can be found HERE for distribution across your remote and urban divisions, teams, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the Northern Territory. You will find fact sheets, EDM banners and  posters designed for both urban and remote communities. These are suitable for display in staff kitchens, reception areas, schools, and other public spaces.
 
Key points:
  • Avian Influenza is a serious disease of wild and native birds, in addition to poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
  • To date, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has not been detected in the Northern Territory.
  • Early detection is critical in managing the potential spread of the virus.
  • Please report any sightings of multiple sick or deceased birds by contacting the 24-hour Animal Disease Hotline at 1800 675 888.
  • To stay up to date and to access information on Avian Influenza visit Avian influenza | NT.GOV.AU
 Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility and we thank you for your cooperation in ensuring this information is disseminated across the NT.
 
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Tour Guide?

Guides Australia is hosting a Tour Guide information session on Tuesday 27 August from 3.30pm at Novotel Esplanade, Darwin.We would love to meet you! 

More Info Here
 
Top End Visitor Information Centre
Feature your events on our website!
Did you know we have an events page on tourismtopend.com.au?
If you want your events featured on our website, simply submit your listing via the link below and we will let you know when it is live!
Submit Your Event Here
 
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
August
Sun 18 Aug 2024 Scenic Eclipse 2  -  228 pax
Mon 19 Aug 2024 The World    200 pax
Tue 20 Aug 2024 Coral Adventurer    120 pax
Wed 21 Aug 2024 Coral Geographer    120 pax
Thu 22 Aug 2024 Le Laperouse    184 pax
Wed 28 Aug 2024 Coral Princess    1970 pax
Fri 30 Aug 2024 Le Jacques Cartier     184 pax
Sat 31 Aug 2024 The World    200 pax
Sat 31 Aug 2024 Heritage Adventurer    146 pax
Sun 01 Sep 2024 Carnival Splendor    3012 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
What's on in K-Town - check out the latest happenings in Katherine. 
See Whats Happening in Town - Click link here
 

October Business Month 2024 keynote speakers!

October Business Month (OBM) is back in 2024 and celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Early bird tickets to this year's keynote speakers are on sale now!

Book now for your chance to win an exotic trip to Dili, Timor-Leste, thanks to airline sponsor Airnorth.

Simply purchase an early bird ticket to any OBM keynote speaker event and attend the nominated keynote event in October. Conditions apply*.

More Information Here
 
Northern Territory Government Newsroom 

Aussies invited to 'Turn up' in the NT this spring

The Lawler Labor Government’s latest national tourism campaign is inviting Aussies to ‘Turn up’ in the NT this spring and experience a holiday that is different in every sense.

The ‘Turn up’ spring campaign will launch nationwide next Monday 22 July and highlight how the Territory’s  weather, adventure, natural beauty, colours, connections, action and
experiences are amplified and ‘turned up’ in the spring time.

Read the Press Release Here
 
Grants and Funding
 
2024 Darwin Christmas Pageant Micro Grants
30 micro-grants offering up to $500 are available to community groups, schools, and not-for-profit businesses, to assist with the cost of building a float, creating costumes or choreographing a dance! Last year's pageant saw more than 13,000 locals attended.
A Very Darwin Christmas
Grant Registration
 
Additional Grant Information Here

Reduce Day to Day Costs
Boost for Recreational Fishing in the Territory
Major Grant Rounds
Biz Secure Program 


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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