PERTH, Australia – Indigenous tourism is expected to contribute $67 billion to the global economy by 2034, the World Travel & Tourism Council said. This helps to stimulate economic growth in remote areas and makes an important contribution to cultural preservation and community empowerment.
WTTC’s new report, “Supporting Global Indigenous Tourism,” finds that Indigenous tourism is rapidly emerging as a key economic driver, creating jobs and economic value in the places where Indigenous people live and helping to promote and protect their cultures, languages and lands. I discovered that there is.
A report released at the WTTC Global Summit in Perth this week found that growing demand for authentic cultural experiences is driving indigenous tourism in countries including Canada, Australia and the United States.
WTTC CEO Julia Simpson said Western Australia “empowering Indigenous communities to tell their stories and share their 60,000-year-old culture can enrich traveler experiences while creating sustainable tourism opportunities.” “This is a shining example of how things can be done,” he said, adding that the summit was aimed at highlighting indigenous tourism. .”
In Australia, more than 1.4 million international visitors participated in indigenous tourism experiences in 2019. The report also found that Australia and the United States are increasingly incorporating Indigenous experiences into national and state tourism marketing.
“Indigenous tourism is not only about showcasing our rich cultural traditions, but also empowering communities, creating sustainable jobs and ensuring Indigenous people have control over their own stories and economic future,” Simpson said. “This report demonstrates the enormous potential of Indigenous tourism to drive economic growth, especially in remote regions, while preserving our precious cultural heritage. As global demand for authentic experiences continues to grow, we need to support Indigenous businesses and help them shape tourism. “It’s important to ensure that they have the resources and funding they need to grow.”
Despite the growth of Indigenous tourism, many operators are struggling to secure funding, but efforts such as the Canada Indigenous Tourism Destinations Fund could help raise an estimated $2 billion by 2030, creating 800 Indigenous businesses and more than 21,000 jobs. We are aiming for it.
These funds are critical to ensuring Indigenous communities can fully benefit from the tourism industry and continue to grow sustainably, WTTC said.
