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Members Newsletter 20 February 2025

Thursday 20, Feb 2025
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Contents
February General Meeting
2025 Welcome to the Dry 
Aboriginal Tourism Forum
Kakadu Knowledge for Tour Guides Training
Programs and Campaigns
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme 2
Update Bookeasy



 
Top End Visitor Information Centre
Top End VIC Updates
VIC Advertising
Vic Site Inspections
Upcoming Cruise Ships
Member Noticeboard
NT Gov Media Releases
Scamwatch
Prepare for a Cyclone 
No Woman Left Behind Luncheon
Grants and Funding
View available grants here
Surf Lifesaving NT
 
Meetings & Events
TTE FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING 
Date:          Tuesday 25th February 2025
Time:          5.15pm for 6pm
Venue:        Visitor Information Centre/TTE
                   6 Bennett Street Darwin City. 
RSVP
Register for Zoom online attendance
 
News and Opportunities
Bookings now OPEN - 85% Booked - Dont Miss Out!

Welcome to the Dry and Top End Travel Expo! Returning in 2025, this event offers fantastic opportunities for networking and showcasing your products.

Event Details:

  • Welcome to the Dry: Friday, 4 April 2025
  • Top End Travel Expo: Saturday, 5 April 2025
  • Location: Mindil Beach Casino Resort Pavilion

Bookings are now open—secure your spot quickly as spaces are limited!
Book Now - FILLING FAST
 

Registrations are open for the Aboriginal Tourism Forum 2025

The Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Forum (Forum) is hosted by the Department of Tourism and Hospitality, and supported by the NT Aboriginal Tourism Committee. The Forum will celebrate the NT Aboriginal tourism sector and will focus on opportunities to share knowledge and experiences, and establish and strengthen relationships between Aboriginal entrepreneurs, private sector, industry, government and non-government organisations.
More Information and Register Here
 
Kakadu Knowledge for Tour Guides Training – Fast Track Accreditation Program 

If you're an operator hiring new staff to become tour guides in Kakadu in 2025, consider enrolling with Charles Darwin University’s accelerated Kakadu Knowledge for Tour Guides (KKFTG) course. This comprehensive training, designed to be completed in just one week, is an exceptional opportunity to acquire the knowledge to promote the cultural and natural values of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Accreditation is mandatory for those leading commercial groups in the park.

Dates: 3–6 March 2025
Location: Charles Darwin University, Palmerston Campus

For more information, contact Chris Hogarth from CDU at chris.hogarth@cdu.edu.au
Limited spots are available.

Tourism NT has the Tour Guide Training Support program which can assist with costs: 
https://tourismnt.com.au/industry-toolkit/grants-funding/tour-guide-training-support
 
Programs and Campaigns
Territory Tourism Discount Scheme - Round 2 travel period

Package Expression of Interest – Round 2 Discount Scheme

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your exposure! By participating in the Round 2 Discount Scheme, you can showcase irresistible packages and value-added deals that captivate consumers. Let’s make the Top End stand out with a wide range of incredible offers!

Important Reminder

Please ensure all existing offers are updated with the latest toolkit information to maximize their appeal.

Key Dates

  • Discounted Sales Period: 1st October 2024 – 31st March 2025
  • Eligible Travel Period: 9th December 2024 – 31st March 2025*

* Travel must commence no later than 31st March 2025.
* Funding is available until 31st March 2025 or until fully allocated.

Get involved today and make your mark in the Top End!
Updated Campaign Toolkit Here
Guidelines for Round 2 of the Discount Scheme
Package/Value Add - EOI
 

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!

For Bookeasy Support & How To Guides 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. 
 
The Visitor Centre team is preparing for a bustling 2025 season! Before things get too busy, we’d love to take the opportunity for site inspections or famil experiences throughout February, March and April.
 
If you're interested in hosting us, please reach out to Sarah, Centre Manager - manager@visittopend.com.au or 08 8980 6000.
 
Visitor Centre Advertising
Book VIC digital advertising for 2025:
  • Video Wall
  • Digital Brochure
  • Website Banner
SECURE YOUR SPOTS NOW  - FILLING FAST 
Bookings open now - secure your 2025 VIC advertising
 
Cruise Ships

Cruise Ship Schedule – February 2025 to April 2025

February 2025

  • Sat 22 Feb 2025 06:30 – Zuiderdam 1964 pax (Domestic)
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 09:00 – Seabourn Quest 458 pax (Domestic)
  • Wed 26 Feb 2025 08:00 – Silver Muse 596 pax (Domestic)
  • Fri 28 Feb 2025 05:30 – Arcadia 2388 pax (Domestic)
March 2025
  • Sat 01 Mar 2025 06:10 - Coral Geographer 120 pax    
  • Sun 02 Mar 2025 05:00  - Azamara Pursuit  777 pax (Domestic)
  • Mon 03 Mar 2025 11:30 - Viking Venus 930 pax (Domestic)
  • Sat 08 Mar 2025 07:00  - Amadea 624 pax (Domestic)
  • Tue 11 Mar 2025 07:30 - Queen Anne  3000 pax (Domestic)
  • Thu 13 Mar 2025 05:30  - Norwegian Sun 1936 pax (Domestic)
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025 08:00 - Coral Adventurer 120 pax (Domestic)
April 2025
  • Tue 01 Apr 2025 10:30 - Viking Orion 930 pax (Domestic)
  • Wed 02 Apr 2025 05:25 - Celebrity Solstice 2850 pax  (International)
  • Sun 06 Apr 2025 05:00  - Crown Princess 3080 pax  (Domestic)
  • Sun 06 Apr 2025 06:25 - Seven Seas Mariner 700 pax (Domestic)
  • Mon 07 Apr 2025 08:00 - Coral Geographer 120 pax (International)
  • Mon 07 Apr 2025 09:00  - Nautica 684 pax (International)
  • Mon 07 Apr 2025 17:30 - Seven Seas Voyager 700 pax (Domestic Overnight)
  • Thu 10 Apr 2025 07:30 - Ovation of the Seas 4180 pax (Domestic)
  • Sat 12 Apr 2025 08:00 - Coral Discoverer 72 pax (Domestic)
  • Mon 14 Apr 2025 06:00 - Paul Gauguin 332 pax (International)
  • Tue 15 Apr 2025 08:00 - Coral Adventurer 120 pax (Domestic)
  • Wed 16 Apr 2025 09:00 - Norwegian Sun 1936 pax (International)
  • Fri 25 Apr 2025 05:30 - Crown Princess 3080 pax (Domestic)
  • Mon 28 Apr 2025 08:00 - Coral Geographer 120 pax (Domestic)

Please Note: Pax numbers indicate maximum capacity; actual onboard numbers may vary. This list is provided 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 
NT Government Media Releases 
BASSINTHEGRASS 2025: Line-up announced for Darwin's iconic music festival
Tackling gamba grass to protect Litchfield National Park
New clean green electric trains arrive at the Territory Wildlife Park
Entries open for the 27th Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award
Trifecta of new routes for the NT: Jetstar to fly Darwin–Gold Coast
Bigger Barra, Bigger Bucks – Size matters in February’s Million Dollar Fish
NT Defence Week 2025: Strengthening the North
 
Stop. Check. Protect. to keep you safe from scammers
Scams are getting harder to spot. Scammers increasingly take advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events to create believable but deceptive stories.
More Information Here
 
Cyclones
The Top End of the Northern Territory experiences cyclones between November and May, primarily affecting coastal areas within 50 km of the sea.

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.
Prepare for a Cyclone Emergency
Cyclone Tracy 50 Years Map - Before & After
 
No Woman Left Behind Luncheon
Celebrate International Women's Day in style at the inaugural No Woman Left Behind Luncheon.

When: Friday 7th March
Where: Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Keynote Speaker: Tanya Egerton - 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner
Click For More Information
 
Tips &Tricks
Top Tips for Trade Show meeting Success 
See the Top Tips
 
City Of Darwin "Fun Bus" Feb - March 2025
City Of Darwin Public Pool Information
 
Grants and Funding
Click For More Information

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.
- 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 Swimming Information Here
 
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