The Territory Labor Government is continuing to grow the tourism industry and improve customer experiences for all Territorians, with the latest round of VEEP grants.
Twenty Five Territory businesses will share in $1.77 million dollars' worth of grants, from Round Six of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program.
VEEP is a highly positive grants initiative where local Territory businesses can apply for funding of up to 50% of the total cost of upgrades, to provide better visitor experiences.
11 of the 25 businesses in Round Six will receive the maximum $100,000 in funding.
VEEP grants can be used on a range of projects such as accommodation upgrades, improved leisure facilities and expansion of hospitality offerings, that benefit not only visitors but locals alike.
In Round Six a number of projects that improve the accessibility of the Territory's tourism offerings were awarded grants, including fitting out a fishing charter for wheelchair access, and accessible bathrooms for both accommodation and hospitality venues.
Sixteen Top End businesses received a range of grants, including Skippers at Dundee, One Mile Brewery and Oasis Tourist Park.
Nine businesses in Central Australia, including Renner Springs Roadhouse, the Diplomat Hotel and Erldunda Roadhouse, received funding.
Since its inception in 2018, the VEEP initiative has allocated funding to 318 projects in the Northern Territory, at a total funding of $9.4 million.
Round Seven will open in June, to find out more about the VEEP, previous recipients and how to apply visit here
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Nicole Manison:
"VEEP is a fantastic program that backs in our tourism and hospitality businesses, by creating greater experiences and upgrading infrastructure for both visitors and Territorians.
As well as stimulating private investment, VEEP recipients are required to use local suppliers for services and materials, this is great for local jobs and our Territory economy.
Round Six VEEP recipients are based right across the Territory, and vary between expanding a café or refurbishing hotel rooms, meaning more jobs Territory wide, more reasons for tourists to visit and better facilities for locals."
Quotes attributable to Hospitality NT CEO Alex Bruce:
"Once again we are seeing matched investment into our tourism and hospitality offerings right up and down the track.
"Given the pressures on small business, this commitment and continued support of our sector is very welcomed."
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