Meetings & Events

Tourism Top End invites all members to attend the March General Meeting and 2025 Annual General Meeting held at Hilton Darwin on Tuesday 25th March 2025.

Thank you to our sponsoring host

Board Member Nominations NOW CLOSED 

Full Members only
Members interested in standing for a position on the Board of Management will need to have their Nominations lodged in writing on the prescribed Nominations Form below prior to 12 noon on Monday 17th March, 2025. NOW CLOSED. 

Positions up for re-election
Chairperson – 1 year term Shaun Pearce, Aboriginal Bush Traders
Vice Chair No.1 – 2 year term Brian Holland, St John Ambulance
Treasurer - 2 year term Chris Chaffe, Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Board Member (1) – 2 year term Carney Ganley, Gorge View Bush Retreat
Board Member (2) – 2 year term Shelly Haitana, Litchfield Tourist Park
Board Member (3) – 2 year term Vacant Position
 
Positions not for re-election
Vice Chair No.2 – 2 year term Penny Priest, Crocosaurus Cove
Board Member (4) – 2 year term Annabel Curtain, Katherine Outback Experience
Board Member (5) – 2 year term Cody McCracken, Nitmiluk Tours
Board Member (6) – 2 year term Pina Sommerville, 00Seven Adventures & Wharf One
 
Government Representative Board Members
Scott Lovett, Tourism NT
Councillor Peter Pangquee, City of Darwin

News and Opportunities

The AirAsia crew enjoyed a dive in the Cage of Death 

Are you an operator working in Litchfield?

Litchfield Loop is seeking new members to join a dedicated group of key operators, working together to ensure Litchfield receives the recognition it deserves.

If you’re interested, please reach out to register!

Team Top End at the Talking Tourism Business Forum 2025 held in Adelaide, Thursday 20th March 

• writing an effective business and product description to increase your visibility in search results
• the importance of including alt text
• adding product listings to your ATDW business profile
• using tags to improve your visibility
• enhancing SEO by linking social media and online reviews
• highlighting accessibility and sustainability features of your business.

Programs and Campaigns

Top End Visitor Information Centre

Product Pitch

With peak season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to schedule a product pitch with our Visitor Centre team.

Equip our consultants with the knowledge they need to turn enquiries into sales for your business and book a Product Pitch today!

Operators can share updates on their product offerings, unique features, special offers/packages available in Bookeasy, target markets, and business insights.

? Time: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

? Location: In-person at the VIC or via Zoom

Book now: https://www.tourismtopend.com.au/product-pitch

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

Member Noticeboard 

NT ABEA (Australian Business Events Association) Networking Event.

This invitation is open to all industry professionals, so feel free to share it with colleagues and contacts who might be interested.

We can’t wait to see you there!

• Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025
• Time: 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Darwin Convention Centre – Ground Floor, Meeting Rooms/Foyer
• Dress: “Corporate Territory”
• Tickets: $33  

The current proposed plan is for works to commence in 2025 on Kubra Road and Maguk Road.

While the plan is to minimise disruption for visitors to Kakadu National Park, there may be some small delays at traffic lights etc of up to 10 minutes.

It is possible that timeframes and stages of work may need to adjust based on weather or contractor requirements.  There are two very significant steps yet to occur before works can be confirmed, these being:

1. Formal consent being received from the Northern Land Council.

2. Approval from the Director of National Parks and the Kakadu Board of Management.

It will be several months until these steps are finalised, which narrows the window prior to construction commencing – hence this early preliminary advice to industry.

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.

Qantas Regional Grants

The Qantas Regional Grants program is back, offering $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and projects that are looking to benefit our country's regional areas.