Industry update 8 May 2012

Brolga nominations now open

Nominations for the 2012 Brolga Awards are now open. Free assistance through workshops, mentoring and mock judging is available to all.

Key dates:
- Site verifications: September
- Submissions due: 1 October
- Gala awards ceremony in Darwin: 17 November

		Tourism NT budget focused on enhancing partnerships Tourism NT has been allocated $41.5 million in the 2012-13 budget. Additional focus will be placed on working with partners to activate the China market, business events, aviation access and the cruise sector. Read more >

		Social issues in Alice Springs CEO John Fitzgerald is flying to Alice Springs tomorrow to meet with government and industry and discuss how Tourism NT can work with Tourism Central Australia to further support its members and the destination while social issues are being addressed.

		Reap the benefits of the ATDW upgrade Show your operator videos, new images and social media links to the world by uploading them to the upgraded ATDW. All accredited operators have received a free upgrade from Tourism NT. Read more >

Make your opinion count Voice your opinion on Tourism NT through the IPSOS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey before it’s too late. The survey has been emailed to you by IPSOS, and takes just ten minutes to complete. Your identity will not be disclosed to Tourism NT.		Market updates by international reps Tourism NT's 28 international marketing and PR reps will present market updates on the key targets, campaigns and trends from 8.30am-1.15pm on: - Friday 11 May: Crowne Plaza Darwin - Monday 14 May: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs

Darwin to host 2013 MEA conference Darwin has won the bid to host the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) national conference from 6-8 May 2013 at the Darwin Convention Centre, attracting around 600 business events delegates. Read more >		China market industry briefing Tourism NT is holding a China market industry briefing at the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs from 8am to 12.30pm on 16 May, offering valuable insights into the impact of the China market. Register online >

Facebook Timeline template demystified If you are one of the 150 NT Tourism operators with a facebook page, be sure to download this handy fact sheet on how to get the most out of the new Facebook Timeline template. Download now >		American Forces Network promotes NT ABC TV-series Born to Explore will be broadcast on the American Forces Network in Australia and overseas to more than 1million viewers. This series follows Richard Wiese as he explores the Territory. Read more >

Canadian travel blog reaches 39,000 A Ghan rail journey across the NT and a Top End driving experience were promoted in two recent travel blogs on the popular Travel Yourself online portal. The stories by Canadian blogger Cailin O’Neil were the result of a Tourism NT famil and have reached over 39,000 viewers.		Small operator gains national exposure Territory Discoveries has supported Experience the Wild in achieving national exposure by creating a specialised holiday package together, a Top End birdwatching journey from 10-17 Sep 2012. Partner with TD >