Welcome to the website of the Northern Territory Convention Bureau. On this site you will find all the information and tools you will need to research, plan and deliver your business event in the Northern Territory, Australia.

In traditional Western Desert Aboriginal art, this circular dot icon sometimes symbolises a camp site or meeting place. For thousands of years, the first people of the Northern Territory, Australia, have held meetings in locations deemed spiritually significant.

Conferences, meetings and incentives in the Northern Territory, Australia, continue in the tradition of sharing knowledge and friendship.

Holiday Inn Darwin 'refresh' begins

Holiday Inn Darwin, the iconic hotel established on Darwin's skyline since 1974 is undergoing a complete refurbishment of all guest rooms and its lobby.  Every current fixture in the 184 rooms is making way for entirely new furnishings and the new contemporary look will complement the hotels already well regarded friendly and attentive service. 

The floor by floor refurbishment started on January 4 2010 and is due for completion by the end of April 2010. The refreshed Holiday Inn look will focus on great bedding, great shower and great service experiences.  Guests will enjoy crisp white linens and the choice of 'soft' or 'firm' pillows in addition to signature showers featuring powerful showerheads, curved shower rods and new bath products.

Ice Rink in the Desert

In the red hot summer heat of Central Australia, Alice Springs residents will be wrapping up in their winter woollies when the MacDonnell Room in the Alice Springs Convention Centre is transformed into an ice rink. Open from Christmas Day the 30m x 15m ice rink is a first for the town. Supported by the NT Government and the Alice Springs Town Council, the ice rink will provide locals and visitors alike with entertainment with a twist in the Alice Springs region.