Representatives from the Northern Territory Government will travel to China to meet with a number of airlines in an effort to secure direct flights from China to Darwin, led by the Minister for Tourism and Culture.

Three public servants from the Department of Tourism and Culture and the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation will be part of the delegation.

The trip will take place between Monday 26 June to Wednesday 28 June 2017.

Darwin to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong

·         General Manager, Destination Development, Tourism NT, Department of Tourism and Culture

·         Chief Executive Officer, Department of Tourism and Culture

·         Chief Executive Officer, Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

Travel costs are:

Total for flights - $16 627

Total for accommodation - $890

Travel costs are based on the official itineraries received from the travel provider prior to departure and the known exchange rate at the time.

Media contact: Department of Tourism and Culture 0448 698 409