Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference 2009
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee Inc. (WAITOC) the peak industry body in Western Australia representing Indigenous Tourism Operators is delighted to present the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) 2009.
The Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference 2009 will build upon the foundations set at the past four conferences. These conferences have been overwhelming successes, with over three to four hundred delegates attending. The conference has achieved recognition as an excellent forum for those with a common interest in Indigenous Tourism to meet and form new partnerships.
The conference focus is on the environment, our young people, business opportunities and maintaining our culture. AITC 2009 will be held in Townsville, Queensland from 24th - 27th March 2009.
AITC 2009 will address the key issues and needs that impact on Indigenous Tourism in Australia and the opportunities that exist for culturally authentic Indigenous tourism product, especially in the development ; employment and training of Indigenous people which have a positive social and economic return to Australia and in particular regional Australia.
We are looking forward to showcase Queensland to the nation and the world with a large number of delegates expected to attend. With Indigenous tourism being one of the unique icons that Australia has to offer, it would be essential for the Indigenous tourism industry, mainstream tourism and key government and academic to attend.
I personally look forward to seeing you in Townsville and hope you allow yourself some time to experience the magic of being in Townsville and surrounding regions.
Neville Poelina
Chairperson, WAITOC
Contact
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PO Box 298
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Internet : http://aitc2009.com/index.php
Key Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission : Monday 12 January 2009
Accommodation Bookings : Wednesday 21 January 2009
Gnunkai Awards Submissions Due : Friday 30 January 2009
The Call for Papers
It is now open for AITC2009. You are invited to submit abstracts addressing the key issues and needs that impact on Indigenous Tourism in Australia and the opportunities that exist for culturally authentic Indigenous tourism product, especially in the development ; employment and training of Indigenous people which have a positive social and economic return to Australia and in particular regional Australia. Topics may include (but are not limited to) :
1. How to protect the Intellectual Property rights of Aboriginal people within the tourism sector, how Aboriginal people should be delivering Aboriginal Heritage and culture, not to be used and abused by non-Aboriginal people.
2. Culture, Reconstruction & Reconciliation
3. True value of Indigenous tourism – is it being taken seriously or just lip service ?
4. Sustainability, Community, Participation – concepts or buzzwords ?
5. Is there a future for marine tourism along our coastal waters ? The impact of current and past activity on our marine life
6. Empowering the ‘custodians of culture’ through tourism
7. Can Indigenous culture be protected through tourism ?
8. What would be the vision of Indigenous Tourism in 2030 ?
9. Case studies – the successes and challenges in Indigenous tourism
10. Youth Forum – stories of excellence of what young Indigenous people are doing in the tourism and hospitality industry