Darwin named one of top 10 cities for tourists

Lonely Planet has named Darwin as one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit, suggesting the tourism and hotel industry could be set for a boost in the Northern Territory capital. 

It was the only Australian city to rate a mention in the Best in Travel publication’s top 10. 

Darwin came in last behind big names like London, Muscat, Bangalore, Cadiz, Stockholm, Guimaraes, Santiago, Hong Kong and Orlando. 

Lonely Planet described Darwin as a “hip city to visit” with a “pumping nocturnal scene, magical markets and world-class wilderness down the road”. 

As tourism operators struggle to cope with the high Australian dollar and the growing appeal of cheap Asian holidays, perhaps Darwin represents some hope for the leisure sector.

This article originally appeared on StartupSmart.