As the sun set on another remarkable year, we take this moment to thank each of you for your unwavering dedication, passion, and resilience in showcasing the magic of the Top End.

2024 was filled with challenges and triumphs, and together we have continued to place our region on the map as a must-visit destination. Your commitment to excellence and the authentic experiences you provide make the Top End an extraordinary place for visitors from near and far.

As we step into 2025, let’s look ahead with optimism and determination. This year brings new opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and strengthen our tourism landscape. Whether it’s through groundbreaking initiatives, sustainability efforts, or enhancing the traveller’s journey, the possibilities are boundless.

We are immensely proud to have you as part of the Tourism Top End family and are excited to support your success in the year ahead. Let’s continue to celebrate what makes our region unique and inspire more people to explore our breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant community.

Wishing you and your teams a joyful, prosperous, and adventure-filled New Year.

Meetings & Events

News and Opportunities

AirAsia Returns to the Top End

AirAsia is set to resume operations in Darwin in 2025, enhancing the Northern Territory's connectivity to Asia and beyond.

Starting 22 March, the airline will offer three direct weekly flights between Darwin and Bali.

A Guide to Correctly Paying Employees and Understanding the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code

This guide provides essential steps for small business employers to ensure accurate employee payments and compliance with wage regulations. It also offers insights into the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code, helping employers understand its benefits and how to implement it for added protection in their business operations.

Programs and Campaigns

Maximize Your Business Presence on the TTE Consumer Website

Your page on the Tourism Top End consumer website (www.tourismtopend.com.au) is a valuable advertising tool and one of the many benefits of being a member. Make sure it’s working hard for your business by keeping it updated!

Checklist for Your Page:

1. Update Your Images

   • Fresh, high-quality visuals can make a big impact.

2. Revise Your Business Description

   • Highlight your unique selling points to stand out.

3. Ensure Products Are Accurate and Bookable

   • Confirm your accommodation and tour products are visible and available.
   • Whether you self-manage, use a channel manager, or partner with a tour operator, ensure everything is linked and up to date.

4. Verify Bank Details

   • Accurate bank details are essential for receiving payments from TTE.

5. Review Your Cancellation Policy

   • Ensure your policy is clear and up to date for customer confidence.

6. Participate in the Territory Tourism Discount Scheme

   • Make sure your products are bookable and eligible for this popular program!

Keep your page polished to attract more bookings and showcase the best of what your business offers!

Top End Visitor Information Centre

Do you need to contact our VIC staff?
Please call the VIC directly 0482 470 835 

Member Noticeboard 

This RSA Refresher course is approved by the NT Government and is specifically for hospitality staff in the Northern Territory.

Whether you're a venue owner or a glassy, all hospitality workers are required to hold a current RSA certificate. By law, certificates must be renewed or refreshed every three years.

If your certificate is about to expire, you can complete this refresher course at no cost and continue working in the NT hospitality sector.

Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Hospitality NT, valid for three years.

Cyclones are highly dangerous, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and storm surges. They can also disrupt essential services, travel, and communication.

To stay safe, familiarise yourself with the types of alerts and warnings and take steps to prepare in advance.

• Be Genuine: Focus on building a real connection, not just transactional outcomes.
• Listen Actively: Show interest in their answers and let the conversation flow naturally.
• Tailor Your Questions: Adjust based on their role, experience, or industry.
• Avoid Overwhelming: Keep the conversation balanced—don’t just interrogate.

The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program (Grant Program) will help NT owned and majority owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations to develop tourism product in 33 NT Joint Managed Parks; and to enable Aboriginal cultural experiences and tourism product for park visitors.
Tourism NT is providing a non-competitive funding pool of $1,400,000 (excluding GST).
Applications can be submitted for –

• a minimum funding value of $30,000 (excluding GST)
• up to a maximum funding value of $100,000 (excluding GST)

For further information please contact Tourism NT’s Aboriginal Tourism team at Aboriginal.tourismnt@nt.gov.au or telephone 08 8999 7420.
Applications can be made at grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Grant guidelines can be viewed here.