Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade to farewell Andrew Hopper

1 November 2021

After over six years in the Northern Territory, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s Andrew Hopper, is moving on.

Andrew is the Deputy CEO leading the Tourism, Services and Hospitality division and was the former A/CEO for the Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture. He is well known for his contribution in leading tourism initiatives in recent years and prior to this, his role leading the Northern Territory Major Event Company (NTMEC) from 2015 to 2018.

Andrew will be moving interstate to pursue a new opportunity, with Friday 26 November being his final day in the office.

Acting arrangements for the role and the approach to recruitment will be announced prior to his departure.

Quotes from Andrew Hopper, Deputy CEO Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

“I have enjoyed leading the division of Tourism, Services and Hospitality and engaging with our industry stakeholders to ensure we are working to support their needs through the immediate challenges of COVID-19, and ultimately what I hope is the betterment of our economy.

“The Territory is unlike any other region in Australia and my time here in the Territory, will remain as one of the most memorable.

“I look forward to meeting with industry over the coming weeks, ahead of my move interstate.”

ENDS

Media contact: Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade - 0448 698 409

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