2014 International Aboriginal Tourism Conference

International Aboriginal Tourism Conference

Each year the International Aboriginal Tourism Conference (IATC) is co-hosted by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) and the Aboriginal Marketplace Events Management team. The 2014 IATC will be hosted at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, British Columbia Canada from April 15th – 16th.

With the growing market demand for Canadian Aboriginal art and cultural tourism, Aboriginal groups from all across Canada have responded by continuing to paint the Aboriginal tourism industry canvas with innovative and contemporary forms of traditional arts and cultural experiences. Aboriginal entrepreneurs are paving the way in this emerging industry sector and are attracting both domestic and international markets. Throughout the last decade Canada has experienced an increase in the international demand from Europe, Asia, Central/South America, Australia and New Zealand for authentic Aboriginal arts and cultural tourism offerings.

AtBC wishes to continue to share experiences with Indigenous groups from across the world, and have opened their doors to Indigenous tourism operators to come and share best practices and stories of working in the cultural tourism industry.

Who Should Attend?

- Indigenous Tourism Businesses

- Private Sector Tourism Organizations

- Government Tourism Departments

- Anyone interested in the global Indigenous/Cultural Tourism Industry

Why Should You Attend?

- Discover innovative tools, research strategies, and programs about current industry trends and what's on the horizon for the Indigenous tourism industry;

- Network with public relations practitioners, media, communicators for Indigenous travel, hospitality organizations, tour operators and other Indigenous tourism operators as they share best practices and stories of working in the indigenous tourism industry;

- Understand how direct spending by tourists and the associated economic multiplier effect can help your Aboriginal community; and

- Understand the environmental, social, and economic benefits of the global indigenous tourism industry.