The Territory needs to shine, and it needs to be ready for when international travel returns, because we need all eyes on us
Darwin becoming a casino destination seems like an impossible feat, but you only need to look across the ocean to see the possibilities.
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DARWIN becoming a casino destination seems like an impossible feat, but you only need to look across the ocean to see the possibilities.
If you turn to places like Las Vegas and Macau, casinos have created their own economy.
One casino employs thousands of people. These people need somewhere to live and send their children to school.
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They will buy groceries and spend the night out on the town, and go driving to our scenic parks.
The disposable income and population increase will create the need for more shops, more schools and other amenities.
Casinos don’t have to be the answer but we need to be brainstorming ideas that will propel the Top End and by extension the Territory into economic and tourism prosperity.
One thing Mr Kilian said is certain: Darwin needs a point of difference.
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With international travel on hold and the continual push for holidaying at home, Darwin needs to be the jewel of Northern Australia and sparkle brighter than Cairns, Kununurra and Broome.
We already have amazing sights like Kakadu and Litchfield. Our plethora of markets are world famous, the fishing is envious and our sports are outstanding, but we need to go bigger.
The Territory needs to shine, and it needs to be ready for when international travel returns, because we need all eyes on us.
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