In Canada alone, the Indigenous tourism sector supports nearly 2,000 businesses, and over 39,000 jobs, contributing CA$1.7BN to the economy in 2017. WAITOC has worked closely with Tourism Western Australia to develop an action plan to support the continued development of Indigenous tourism in the state. The Jina: Western Australia Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2021-2025 supports new businesses and encourages more Aboriginal people to work in the tourism industry. Preserving Culture Through TourismThe report, Supporting Global Indigenous Tourism, shows how Indigenous tourism also plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, languages, and traditional practices. Access to Funding and GrowthDespite the growth of Indigenous tourism, many operators face challenges in securing funding, but efforts such as Canada’s Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) aims to raise CA$2.6BN by 2030, to create 800 new Indigenous businesses and over 21,000 new jobs.

Source: News Business Ethiopia October 10, 2024 07:16 UTC