ATEC develop new strategy for indigenous tourism through the Indigenous Tourism Advisory Panel

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is developing new strategy to boost indigenous opportunities in the tourism industry through the inaugural Indigenous Tourism Advisory Panel (ITAP).  

The new panel will drive an industry-wide effort to both encourage indigenous people to make a career in tourism and to facilitate the development and growth of ‘indigenous tourism experiences’ owned and managed by the employees themselves.

ATEC MD Matt Hingerty said the tourism industry needs to innovate and develop new experiences for it to grow. “Previous studies have shown that many international tourists expect an indigenous tourism experience but may go home disappointed for lack of suitable product here in Australia,” he said.

He added ITAP and ATEC have engaged with Indigenous Business Australia, Tourism Australia and other tourism bodies to assist with the strategy.

The new panel is made up of members of indigenous tourism and business bodies and ATEC management and is chaired by Jeff Sharp of Autopia Tours.

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 17th, 2010 at 5:32 pm

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  1. Nicola
    18 Jun 10
    7:00 pm

    2. A timely article to read with Habitat HQ looking to start Indigenous Cross Cultural training of our staff. Being in Melbourne means we can look at both the contemporary indigenous culture that exists in an urban setting whilst sharing the history of our local area as well. Having started conversations with our local council & STO we aim to then support indigenous training for youth.
    Its time that tourism businesses in urban settings looked to learn about their local indigenous history with an extension to their guests.

  2. Nicky Mckibben
    23 Jun 10
    8:59 am

    3. We would love to see some mov3ment and assist in get ting an indigenous tourism product up and running in Tasmania as we have some wonderful sites and a unique aboriginal culture. But learnings from other states would really be helpful so I will continue to watch this space.

  3. Allan Day
    23 Jun 10
    9:01 am

    4. AIB also supports this new strategy. As an insurance provider to Indigenous communities and organisations since 1982 and with increasing activity in the provision of appropriate insurance for Indigenous Tourism AIB sees many opportunities ahead for this important market.

    AIB is a member of WAITOC and was a member of Aboriginal Tourism Australia. We are pleased to participate when possible at conferences promoting Indigenous Tourism.

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