54 Northern Territory tourism businesses share in $1.5 million grant funding

The Northern Territory Government has awarded 54 Territory Tourism businesses more than $1.5 million in grant funding under round five of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP).

Eligible businesses are offered funding of up to $50,000 on the basis they provide a matched cash co-contribution to upgrade and improve their visitor experiences.

Under this round, Territory businesses will invest more than $2.6 million towards their projects.

Proposed business programs in Central Australia include improvements to the pool and camp kitchen at the Heritage Caravan Park, a new glider winch for adventure and gliding experience company NT Soaring and upgrades to the Todd Tavern.

In the Top End, local and visitors will enjoy better seating and shade at the Tiwi Islands Welcome Centre, a new ablution block for Yarraman Territory and upgraded displays at the Katherine Museum.

The VEEP program has provided more than $7.5 million to 293 businesses through five funding rounds and has attracted more than $17.6 million in private investment.

Northern Territory Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Natasha Fyles notes the Territory Government has delivered programs like VEEP and Roadhouse to Recovery to provide opportunities for businesses to enhance their tourism offerings for both visitors and locals.

“We want visitors to have the best possible experience when they holiday in the NT and these upgrades mean more people will be able to spread the word and recommend the Territory to family and friends.

“VEEP supports our local tourism businesses and create jobs for the local construction industry and suppliers, providing a flow-on boost to the local economy.”

For more information and a list of successful recipients visit: tourismnt.com.au/industry-toolkit/grants-funding/visitor-experience-enhancement-program

Image top: Courtesy NT Soaring;image above courtesy Heritage Caravan Park