Tourism


Tourism is an important economic driver for the Northern Territory (NT) and a significant industry in regional areas. Tourism’s contribution to the NT economy is captured in a range of industries. These include accommodation and food services, retail trade, culture and recreation, and transport. In this section, analysis is provided on domestic and international visitor numbers and their habits, cruise ships and visitors, accommodation, aviation, attractions and infrastructure, and marketing initiatives.

Economic contribution | Contribution to employment | International visitors | Domestic visitors | Accommodation | Aviation | Cruise ships | Explanatory notes

Tourism is an important economic driver for the NT and a significant industry in regional areas. Tourism’s contribution to the NT economy is captured in a range of industries, including accommodation and food services, retail trade, culture and recreation, rental and hiring, construction, and transport.

Tourism Research Australia (TRA) reports the direct and indirect impact of expenditure and employment of tourism at the state and territory level based on data from the ABS’ National Tourism Satellite Accounts. The Department of Treasury and Finance work closely with the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) to compile information on the NT’s tourism industry.

For more industry and tourism related data, including visitor factsheets, marketing, sector development and initiatives, visit DITT’s Tourism NT Corporate website. Unless otherwise stated, the following analysis is based on estimates published by TRA.

Economic contribution

Contribution to employment

International visitors

Domestic visitors

Accommodation

Aviation

Cruise ships

Explanatory notes