The Northern Territory Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan has announced the creation of a new Northern Territory Tourism Commission and the relocation of Tourism NT to Alice Springs as part of plans to revitalise tourism in the Northern Territory.

 

“I am committed to returning tourism to a top priorityof the government and the new Commission will help tourism become a major pillar of the Territory economy once again,” Mr Conlan said.

 

The Commission will be selected from senior industry figures and will be chaired by Michael Bridge, CEO of Airnorth.

 

Mr Conlan said he had also appointed Tony Clementson as Ministerial Tourism Advisor.  Mr Clementson has held the position of General Manager Tourism Top End for more than 8 years.

 

Mr Conlan said the relocation of Tourism NT to Alice Springs will create a vibrant tourism hub in the Red Centre and will help to revitalise regional and remote tourism.

 

“Central Australia is a famous international tourism destination and boasts a 365 day a year tourism industry,” Minister Conlan said.

 

“The Red Centre is also home to some of the Territory’s most popular tourist attractions like Uluru and relocating Tourism NT to Alice Springs will help to increase the dwindling tourist numbers we have seen over the last decade.

 

“A component of Tourism NT will continue to be based in Darwin and I am currently working with Tourism NT to determine the details and how this will be implemented.