tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post4245645268664685571..comments2024-02-10T18:19:36.406-08:00Comments on Newspaper Rock: Aboriginal tourism in British ColumbiaRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-81097729400755633572012-08-07T00:53:18.380-07:002012-08-07T00:53:18.380-07:00For more on the subject, see:
http://indiancountr...For more on the subject, see:<br /><br />http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/08/02/cutting-edge-tourism-aboriginal-tourism-association-of-british-columbia-educates-and-preserves<br /><br /><b>Cutting-Edge Tourism: Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia Educates and Preserves</b><br /><br />Eight major cultural centers, numerous art galleries, museums, canoe voyages, wineries, hotels, golf courses and—yes—even casinos.<br /><br />All are ample evidence that First Nations’ art, culture and businesses are flourishing in British Columbia. This success is due in large part to the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (ATABC), a nonprofit, proactive organization founded in 1996.<br /><br />Native tourism in British Columbia has been booming. In 2006, the tourist sector earned a total of $20 million; by 2011, total annual income had more than doubled, to $42 million, among 60 businesses. This is considerably greater than in other Canadian provinces.<br /><br />“While the economy in general is struggling, we are seeing healthy growth,” said Keith Henry, ATABC’s chief executive officer. “We have 60 [member companies], but there are another 240 potential businesses located in every corner of the province that we are encouraging. We are fortunate that British Columbia has one of the richest Native cultures in the world, with incredible diversity.”Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.com