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Members Newsletter 6 September 2024

Friday 06, Sep 2024
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Contents

September General Meeting
Katherine Members Networking 
Upcoming Digital Coach Workshop
Tourism Industry Webinar
Darwin Fringe Venue Info Session
October Business Month
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme Round 2
Aviation White Paper
National Library of Australia
Darwin Festival
Showcase your events!


Top End VIC Updates
VIC Advertising
Upcoming Cruise Ships
Member Noticeboard
Airport Resort Locals Special
What's on in K-Town
ATDW Update
Cyclone Clean Up
Distribution Grant Program 2024/25
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT
 
Meetings & Events
TTE SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING 
Please note the change of day for this meeting. 
Date:            Wednesday 25th September 2024
Time:           5.15pm for 6pm
Venue:         X-Golf & Hey Caddy Palmerston Gateway
Shop C1/1 Roystonea Ave, Yarrawonga NT 0830
Guest Speaker:
Rob Porter, EGM Airports - Update on the Airport Development Group
Register To Attend in person
To attend via Zoom
 
Katherine Members Networking Event
Tourism Top End would like to invite you to the Katherine Members Networking Event. 
Date:            Thursday 19th September 2024
Time:           Arrive between 5.30-6pm
Venue:         Gorge View Bush Retreat
1635 Gorge Rd, Katherine NT 0850
This is a great opportunity to meet with the Board of Management and team from Tourism Top End and your fellow Katherine members.
Please rsvp: membership@tourismtopend.com.au
TTE Members – please drop off brochures to TTE by COB Monday 16/09 for the Katherine Visitor Information Centre.
 
 

Tourism Industry Webinar

Join Tourism NT for a webinar on Tuesday 10 September, 9-10 am, for the latest industry insights with Scott Lovett and industry leaders. Topics include Aboriginal tourism updates, marketing opportunities, and export grant programs.

Submit your questions in advance by emailing Tourism.development@nt.gov.au.
Register Here
 
2025 Darwin Fringe Venue Info Session 
Darwin Fringe Festival is holding a free online info session for Venues on Tuesday, September 24th from 10 am-11 am ACST (Darwin/Larrakia time).
 
They will be answering questions about the different ways you can get involved and benefit as a venue. You can be part of the biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental arts in the NT next July.
Register Here
 
October Business Month is Back! 
View the Full Program here.
 
Programs and Campaigns
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme - Round 2
 
Package Expression of Interest!
Get Involved in Round 2 Discount Scheme for your chance at extra exposure! Packages and value adds really draw the attention of consumers and we would love to be overflowing with incredible deals in the Top End! 
Email Jemma with your expression of interest and Package/Value-Add Details and we can chat!
 
KEY DATES
Discounted sales commence: 1st November 2024
Discounted sales close: 31st March 2025
Eligible travel period: 1st January - 31st March 2025*
 
*Travel is to commence up to and including 31 March 25
*Funding is available until 31 March 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
Package/Value Add - EOI
 

Aviation White Paper released

The Australian Government released the Aviation White Paper on 26 August 2024. The Aviation White Paper sets out the government’s vision for aviation towards 2050 and will deliver a range of initiatives to ensure a safe, competitive, productive and sustainable sector. The Aviation White Paper sets out a comprehensive plan to achieve the government’s vision for aviation – including 56 policy initiatives developed through extensive consultation with the aviation industry, state and territory governments, and Australian communities.
 

National Library of Australia

The National Library of Australia currently has a project underway to record interviews with Australians about the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Library will record up to 300 interviews with people in each state and territory, across urban, regional, rural and remote areas. They will speak to people of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, genders and abilities.
The project will capture Australian perspectives on public health issues and policies, and will create a record of policy decisions, debates and medical advances that shaped Australian COVID-19 experiences. It will also create a record of Australians’ lived everyday experiences during this time. 
Given the enormous impacts of the pandemic on the tourism industry, the Library is hoping to include interviews with Tourism Top End members. All interviews will be audio recorded and will be added to the Library’s collection for use by future researchers. You can find more information and express your interest in participating in an oral history interview at the following link: https://qualtricsxmhfgbh4yst.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PNI0ujygqjjGmi .
 
That's a Wrap!
That's a wrap on Darwin Festival 2024! James, Kate and the team are already planning next year's festival and they need your help.
Complete the Darwin Festival Feedback Form 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 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
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
September
Sat 07 Sep 2024 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax
Mon 09 Sep 2024 Coral Adventurer 120 pax
Tue 10 Sep 2024  Silver Cloud  296 pax
Wed 11 Sep 2024 Le Laperouse 184 pax
Thu 19 Sep 2024 Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax
Thu 19 Sep 2024 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax

Please note that 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
Novotel, Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

NT Local Special Campaign Summary:
  • Key image – Attached
  • Promo Name: Half-Price Weekend Getaway!
  • Booking Period: 1-30 September 2024
  • Stay Period: 1 September 2024 to 30 April 2025
  • Offer Valid: Friday and Saturday night stays only
  • Discount: 50% off both nights when booking two consecutive nights
  • Rate: Pre-paid, non-flexible, and non-refundable
  • Booking: Must be made directly through the hotel or official website
  • More info on T&C and booking link - Here
  • Social Media Ads - Novotel |   Mercure
Book, leverage, collaborate or reach out to Nadee for more information!
 

What's on in Katherine
Check out the latest news and happenings in K-Town 
Check out the latest news in K-Town
 
Get the latest from ATDW
Read the media release here.
 

The pre-cyclone clean up are back for 2024!

City of Darwin’s pre-cyclone clean-up is an opportunity to tidy up around your yard and prepare for cyclone season. The free service helps Darwin residents to dispose of unwanted items that may become hazardous in a cyclone and are too big for the relevant kerbside wheelie bin. 
More City Of Darwin Information Here
More City of Palmerston Information Here
Secure NT Cyclone Information
 
Grants and Funding
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
 
Additional Grant Information Here

- Darwin Christmas Pageant Micro Grants
- Reduce Day to Day Costs
- 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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