The Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference 2012 will be
held at the Darwin Convention Centre in the Northern Territory,
Australia
from the 28 - 30 March 2012. Looking to the city from the edge of the Arafura
Sea, the Darwin Convention Centre is the iconic landmark of Australia's tropical harbour city.
Its waterfront setting is quite befitting. To the Larrakia, the traditional
owners of Darwin,
the harbour is a place of connection where they have welcomed visitors for
centuries while trading with other indigenous tribes and Southeast Asian
neighbours.
Darwin Convention Centre |
THE OPENING KEY NOTE ADDRESS will be given by Anita
Mendiratta, Founder & M.D. CACHET Consulting & Author. It will have
the title “INDIGENOUS and
INVALUABLE" - Exploring the
economic and cultural contribution of Indigenous Tourism to the Nations of
Pacific/Asia”
A feature of the conference will be the PLENARY SESSIONS,
which will include:
"The Role And Importance Of Indigenous
Tourism"
Profiles Australia’s
endeavours in recognising and optimising the economic, cultural and environmental significance of Indigenous tourism.
"Taking Indigenous Tourism From The Margins To The
Mainstream"
Identifies
the essential elements of Indigenous tourism and their unique benefits.
"Overcoming The Obstacles"
Looks at
the historic development of Indigenous tourism in the PNG and in China and what may be learned from
its journey in those Nations.
"Expanding The Scope Of Indigenous Tourism"
Reviews
broader perspectives and new wave experiences and trends in Indigenous tourism.
"Taking Indigenous Tourism To The World"
The
opportunities in working with local and global distribution channels.
"Product Matching In Today’s Markets"
Insights to
current market place realities and opportunities
“Realising Our High Expectations Of Indigenous Tourism”
The past,
present and some positive future scenarios.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE
• Establish the role of tourism in Indigenous advancement and cultural preservation
• Celebrate Indigenous tourism experiences as a vehicle for cultural understanding, tolerance and peace
• Establish the role of Indigenous participation in enriching tourism and differentiating destinations
• Learn from successful examples of ways to assist the development of Indigenous businesses and profitable tourism involvement
• Understanding and overcoming impediments to Indigenous tourism development
• Developing a way forward for Indigenous tourism advancement in the region
SUGGESTED ATTENDEES
• Indigenous people and their representative organisations.
• Tourism operator s, industry and their representative bodies.
• Governments and government agencies.
• Multilateral and development agencies and Non Government Organisations.
• Universities and research bodies.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
• 2 day conference, including plenary sessions with expert speakers from global regions.
• UNWTO and research presentations, working groups and networking opportunities.
• Pre and post conference touring opportunities in Australia's Northern Territory.
• Establish the role of tourism in Indigenous advancement and cultural preservation
• Celebrate Indigenous tourism experiences as a vehicle for cultural understanding, tolerance and peace
• Establish the role of Indigenous participation in enriching tourism and differentiating destinations
• Learn from successful examples of ways to assist the development of Indigenous businesses and profitable tourism involvement
• Understanding and overcoming impediments to Indigenous tourism development
• Developing a way forward for Indigenous tourism advancement in the region
SUGGESTED ATTENDEES
• Indigenous people and their representative organisations.
• Tourism operator s, industry and their representative bodies.
• Governments and government agencies.
• Multilateral and development agencies and Non Government Organisations.
• Universities and research bodies.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
• 2 day conference, including plenary sessions with expert speakers from global regions.
• UNWTO and research presentations, working groups and networking opportunities.
• Pre and post conference touring opportunities in Australia's Northern Territory.
REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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