Introducing The Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference John King OAM Chairman Australian Tourism Export Council & PATA Sustainable and Social Responsibility Committee

Background Pacific Asia - The greatest concentration and variety of Indigenous peoples and Cultures in the world.

Background Pacific Asia - The greatest concentration and variety of Indigenous peoples and Cultures in the world. As the world becomes increasingly homogenous, Indigenous cultures will become increasingly important for tourism to provide differentiation and authenticity.

Background Pacific Asia - The greatest concentration and variety of Indigenous peoples and Cultures in the world. As the world becomes increasingly homogenous, Indigenous cultures will become increasingly important for tourism to provide differentiation and authenticity. As countries become increasingly developed, Indigenous cultures are often subsumed and destroyed.

Background Pacific Asia - The greatest concentration and variety of Indigenous peoples and Cultures in the world. As the world becomes increasingly homogenous, Indigenous cultures will become increasingly important for tourism to provide differentiation and authenticity. As countries become increasingly developed, Indigenous cultures are often subsumed and destroyed. Tourism provides the strongest driver to restore, protect and promote Indigenous cultures.

Background Pacific Asia - The greatest concentration and variety of Indigenous peoples and Cultures in the world. As the world becomes increasingly homogenous, Indigenous cultures will become increasingly important for tourism to provide differentiation and authenticity. As countries become increasingly developed, Indigenous cultures are often subsumed and destroyed. Tourism provides the strongest driver to restore, protect and promote Indigenous cultures. Most issues affecting the development of Indigenous tourism are common throughout the region.

Partners PATA’s 60th Anniversary NT’s 100th Anniversary And supported by

Objectives and Purpose 1.Establishing the role of tourism in Indigenous advancement and cultural preservation 2. Celebrating indigenous tourism experiences as a vehicle for cultural understanding, tolerance and peace 3.Establishing the role of Indigenous participation in enriching tourism and differentiating destinations. 4.Learning from successful case studies and research on ways of assisting the development of Indigenous businesses and profitable tourism involvement. 5.Understanding and overcoming impediments to Indigenous tourism development.

The Date 27*-28 September 2011 (Conference) Darwin Convention Centre September (Field Trip to Kakadu) *27 September UN World Tourism Day 2011 Theme - “Tourism Linking Cultures”

Support from UNWTO “ I am pleased to inform you that UNWTO endorses this conference and will be willing to partner with you and contribute some technical input. Coincidentally, the theme for World Tourism Day 2011, i.e. Tourism linking Cultures is closely linked to the subject matter of the Conference. UNWTO is currently undertaking a study on Tourism and Intangible Cultural Heritage and we will be pleased to present our findings on it during the Darwin Conference. ” Dr Taleb Rifai, Secretary General UNWTO

Other Planned Activities Welcome by the Larrakia Nation Visit to Kakadu World Heritage Area and welcome by local Bininj & Mungguy people and Board of Management Pre and Post Conference visits to other Aboriginal tourism experiences and tours organised by Tourism Northern Territory

Conference Website Discounted Conference Flights by Qantas and Jetstar Registration of Interest, Information and Bookings