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Members Newsletter 25 October 2024

Friday 25, Oct 2024
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Contents

October General Meeting
November General Meeting & Christmas Dinner
TTE Digital Coach Program
October Business Month
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme Round 2
Welcome to the Dry & Top End Travel Expo 2025
Submit Your Events To the TTE Website
Get your Brolgas Tickets




 


The 2024 Gold List: Star Ratings Australia
Submit Your Cyclone Tracy Commemoration Event
Top End VIC Updates
VIC Advertising
Upcoming Cruise Ships
Member Noticeboard
Million Dollar Fish
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT
National Anti-Scam Centre: Scamwatch
 

Meetings & Events

TTE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING 
Date:           Tuesday 29th October 2024
Time:          5.15pm for 6pm
Venue:        Oaks Elan Darwin
                    31 Woods Street Darwin
This months guest speaker is Jared Archibald – MAGNT Curator of Territory History. Jared will provide an update on the new Cyclone Tracy exhibition and more. 
Register To Attend in person
To attend via Zoom
 
 TTE November General Meeting & Christmas Dinner
 

Join Tourism Top End's Board of Management, staff, and members as we come together for our November General Meeting and Christmas Dinner at Darwin Turf Club.

Date:     Tuesday 26th November 2024
Time:     5.15pm for a 6.00pm start
Cost:     $85.00 per person
Venue:  Darwin Turf Club - Level 2 Grandstand
Your ticket will include the following:
- Welcome Drink
- Canapes
- Delicious 2 Course Dinner
Bookings Close: COB 12th November 2024!
Thank you to our sponsoring host:
Book Ticket Here
RSVP Meeting Online
 
This week in Digital Marketing:
 

Flying paperless: Qantas takes off with first digital Australia Travel Declaration

Qantas customers flying from New Zealand to Brisbane (on flight QF126) were the first to enjoy a fully digital travel process, thanks to a partnership with the Australian Government.
 

Tourism NT Scores Nomination at Mumbrella's Travel Marketing Awards 2024

Tourism NT is nominated in the Best Celebrity or Influencer category, for ChatNT, their collaboration with online influencer Abbie Chatfield. 

 

The New Face of German Tourism: An AI Travel Influencer Named Emma

Tourists looking to explore Germany can expect a helping hand from the country’s first AI-generated travel influencer, which the German National Tourist Board debuted earlier this month. 
 

Tourism Top End's Digital Coach Program is here to grow your business.

 

Leverage digital marketing to reach more customers. No matter what your experience level is, our (free) program is here to support your success. 

Click to Schedule Your (Free) Digital Coach Session
 
October Business Month: Week 4! 
Find out what’s on for the rest of October Business Month, visit obm.nt.gov.au/program
Book Your Spot Now
 

Programs and Campaigns

Let curiosity be your compass and chart your own course for adventure to take advantage of the Tourism Discount Scheme 

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 our marketing coordinator with your expression of interest and Package/Value-Add Details and we can chat.
 
KEY DATES
Discounted sales commence: 1st October 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.
Campaign Toolkit Here
Guidelines for Round 2 of the Discount Scheme
Package/Value Add - EOI
Email Marketing Here
 
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
 

Submit Your Events to the TTE Website

We’re pleased to offer you a fantastic opportunity to share and promote your upcoming events with both locals and visitors. Whether it’s a cultural festival, community market, sports competition, or something else entirely, we’re here to help you spread the word!

Our Events page is one of the most visited sections on the TTE website, making it the perfect platform to create awareness and attract more attention to your event. Don't miss out—submit your event today and reach a wider audience!

Submit Your Event
 
Counting Down to the 2024 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards. 

Don’t miss your chance to purchase tickets and be part of the celebrations at the 2024 Brolga Awards. Ticket sales close Friday 1 November 2024.

Saturday, 9 November 2024
Alice Springs Convention Centre

What to expect:

· Live entertainment

· Canapés and drinks on arrival

· Three-course dinner and beverage package

Ticket information:

· $175 per person

· Table of 10: $1,100 (save by booking as a group!)

Dress code: Territory formal.

Gather your team and get ready for a night to remember. You’re the Centre of Attention - this night is for YOU!

Book your tickets today
 
Meet the 2024 Gold List

Star Ratings Australia has unveiled the very best in Australian accommodation. This year’s Gold List features top-rated properties that have met strict quality standards and secured the highest Travellers’ Ratings over the last financial year.

The Travellers’ Rating is a trusted score out of ten, powered by Shiji ReviewPro, reflecting guest experiences based on feedback from over 140 websites in 45 languages.

The following TTE Members made it to the 2024 Gold List:

National 2024 Gold List Achiever:
Argus Apartments Darwin

Northern Territory Gold List 2024 Achievers:
Apartments:

Argus Apartments Darwin
Emu Walk Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Hotels:
Palms City Resort
Rydges Palmerston
Desert Gardens Hotel
Sails In The Desert
Darwin City Hotel
Outback Pioneer Hotel

Motels:
Contour Hotel Katherine
Knotts Crossing Resort
Beagle Motel
Diplomatic Alice Springs
Bluestone Motor Inn
Desert Palms Alice Springs

Hosted Accommodation:
Nitmiluk Cabins

Caravan-Holiday Parks
Anbinik Kakadu Resort
Ayers Rock Campground
Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park

Congratulations to all the top properties for making it to this year's list!

To learn more about the Star Ratings program and the Quality Tourism Framework Accreditation Program, please click below:

 

Contact QTF Program Coordinator
Explore the 2024 Gold List Here
 

Submit Your Cyclone Tracy Commemoration Event
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, we’re seeing increased interest from visitors and locals alike who are eager to attend the commemoration events. Many are already planning their travel and accommodation around what’s on offer, so now is the time to ensure your event is included in the official program.

If you’re hosting an event and haven’t yet submitted your details, please take a moment to do.

Submit Your Event
 

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 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
October
Sat 26 Oct 2024 Queen Elizabeth 2068 pax
Sun 27 Oct 2024 Celebrity Solstice  2850 pax
Tue 29 Oct 2024 Silver Muse 596 pax

November 
Tue 05 Nov 2024 True North II - 22 pax    Domestic
Mon 11 Nov 2024 Silver Nova - 728 pax    International
Thu 14 Nov 2024 Crown Princess - 3080 pax    Domestic
Sun 17 Nov 2024 Europa 2 - 516 pax    International
Sun 17 Nov 2024 Viking Orion - 930 pax    International
Fri 22 Nov 2024 Regatta - 684 pax    International
Mon 25 Nov 2024 Quantum of the Seas - 4180 pax    International
Thu 28 Nov 2024 Westerdam - 1964 pax    Domestic


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 

Whats on in Katherine
 
Lucky 13: Local Angler catches his third $10,000 Million Dollar Fish
A local fisherman has struck gold yet again, reeling in his third $10,000 fish in Australia’s richest fishing competition.

There are now 86 red-tagged $10,000 fish and 10 fish with a million-dollar tag for Season 10. Each season the competition sees red-tagged barramundi released in Darwin, Katherine, Arnhem Land, Kakadu and Tiwi Islands waterways.

Million Dollar Fish Season 10 runs until 31 March 2025
Win a $2000 Media Package
Sharing is caring! By using the tools and assets we’ve provided to promote Million Dollar Fish Season 10, you could win a media package valued at $2000 to promote your business on TV, radio or digital advertising. The winner will be the business with the most registrations and will be announced at the end of the season. *Terms & Conditions apply, please CLICK HERE.
Downloadable assets.
To give potential clients even more reason to do business with you, tell them about Million Dollar Fish by using these downloadable assets on your digital and social media channels. Please CLICK HERE to download the digital assets.
MDF S10 Tacklebox Guide
 
Grants and Funding
Click For More Information
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
 
 

Bank impersonation scammers

There's a rise in criminals calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from the bank so that they can steal your money.

The scammers ask you for personal or financial information or to transfer funds or to give them a one-time security code over the phone. They often claim to be from the bank’s fraud department and might say that there has been a compromised account or suspicious transaction.

They may use technology to make it look like the call is coming from the bank’s phone number. They may send a message that looks like it comes from the same conversation thread as genuine bank messages.

For more information on how to spot and report a scam, click here.
 
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