Tourism NT is offering support for Aboriginal tourism businesses to attend the inaugural Talking Tourism Business Forum and the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin.
The opportunity demonstrates the continued commitment and importance of supporting the development of the NT's rich and diverse Aboriginal tourism offerings and building stronger visitor experiences that encourage visitors to travel to the NT and stay longer.
The Talking Tourism Business Forum is hosted by the Australian Tourism Industry Council. Held on 15 March 2024, the event brings together tourism businesses for peer-to-peer learning and development to engage and inspire. It also provides an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry peers from across the Territory and interstate.
Later that evening, more than 200 entrants from across the country will gather in Darwin for the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The awards are the national standard of excellence for the tourism industry.
Aboriginal tourism businesses can apply for Tourism NT support to attend by submitting an EOI at Talking Tourism Business Forum EOI here.
Applications close on 23 February 2024 or sooner if allocated budget is exhausted. Successful applicants will be notified by 1 March 2024.
Quotes A/Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tony Quarmby
"The Territory Government is committed to continuing to develop a sustainable Aboriginal tourism industry. We want our Aboriginal tourism businesses to thrive and share, celebrate and showcase culture and country."
"The Talking Tourism Business Forum and the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards provides an excellent opportunity for Aboriginal tourism businesses to gain knowledge and skills that can be implemented into their business to continue to build the quality of their product and growth."
"These wonderful opportunities also help to establish and continue to strengthen strategic relationships with NT and Australian peers and trade networks. I encourage the Aboriginal tourisms businesses to take advantage of this support and apply now."
