First Nations Businesses Ready to Connect at Aboriginal Business Match 2012
February 1, 2012
In less than two weeks, First Nations leaders from across the province will descend on Prince George to take part in Aboriginal Business Match 2012. The sold-out event, which runs from February 13-16 at the Prince George Civic Centre, will welcome Chiefs and economic development officers from 117 First Nations and Tribal Councils to meet with executives from close to 100 corporations looking to grow partnerships and business opportunities now available in British Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions: Additional Information for Aboriginal Trade Pavilion
January 24, 2012
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia has released some answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Trade Pavilion RFP recently put out.
Request for Proposal (RFP): 2012ATRFP007 Business Case For Aboriginal Trade Pavilion
January 20, 2012
AtBC proposes to engage the services of a Consultant to produce a Business Case for Aboriginal Trade Pavilion at Klahowya Village with the goal of establishing a permanent facility located in the vacant Children’s Farm Yard Building.
Request for Proposal (RFP): 2012ATRFP006 AtBC Industry Awards
January 20, 2012
AtBC is looking for an Aboriginal artisan to design the awards for the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC 2012 Awards.
AtBC Announces the Third Season for the Klahowya Village
January 19, 2012
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia is pleased to provide information on the upcoming third season for the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park.
AtBC is attending the ITB in Berlin, Germany from March 7 - 11
January 19, 2012
AtBC will be attending the ITB in Berlin, Germany from March 7 to 11, 2012 to promote Aboriginal tourism and its Stakeholders’ products and experiences. This is AtBC’s first attendance at ITB. During the tradeshow, AtBC will conduct scheduled meetings with the German and European travel trade including tour operators, travel agents and travel media partners.
AtBC Launches New Five Year Plan – Forecasts Significant Growth to 2017
January 18, 2012
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia is excited to release The Next Phase: 2012-2017 - A Five-year Strategy for Aboriginal Cultural Tourism, which identifies AtBC's six priorities until 2017. The Next Phase outlines AtBC's strategy for growing the province's Aboriginal cultural tourism industry, with a projected revenue of $68 million by 2017.
AtBC and the Great Bear Initiative Sign New Agreement to Support Tourism Development
January 17, 2012
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) and the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative (GBI) have signed an agreement to jointly enhance support for the community led development of authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism along British Columbia’s west coast today.
Call for Nominations - Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC Industry Awards 2012
January 16, 2012
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal businesses and industry partners. The awards not only create excitement within the industry, giving us a way to recognize our exceptional products and partners, but also raise awareness about the ever-growing Aboriginal tourism industry in BC.
Suggested Itineraries and Getaways Now Available
January 6, 2012
To help travellers find and plan authentic Aboriginal tourism experiences throughout British Columbia, the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC (AtBC) just launched a new feature on its website that showcases suggested itineraries and getaways. Visitors to the site can download the information (in PDF format) or browse at their leisure online.
AtBC Congratulates BC Aboriginal Business Awards Recipients
December 2, 2011
The BC Aboriginal Business Awards were handed out to nineteen (19) Aboriginal business recipients last night at the Hyatt Regency hotel located in downtown Vancouver. There were well over 500 guests in attendance from Aboriginal communities, post secondary institutions, Aboriginal youth, industries and governments.
AtBC Stakeholder Forum Ensures Industry Growth
November 21, 2011
Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia’s (AtBC) stakeholders met at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel November 17th – 19th. There were approximately 100 AtBC stakeholders who attended from all parts of British Columbia. This was the fifth AtBC led Stakeholder Forum since 2009 and AtBC arranged specific topics to assist the Aboriginal cultural tourism business community. The agenda included a review of the draft AtBC Five Year Plan, understanding the travel trade, product authenticity, plus a number of key topics related to cultural and interpretive centers.
AtBC Celebrates Successful AGM and Sets Stage for New Five Year Plan
November 18, 2011
Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia’s (AtBC) stakeholders met at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver on Wednesday, November 16. There were over 70 individuals composed of stakeholders and partners in attendance who participated. This was AtBC’s largest AGM ever and is a clear indication of the increase in the Aboriginal culture tourism sector in BC.
AtBC Board Member Elections - November 16, 2011
October 12, 2011
AtBC Board elections will be held on November 16, 2011. AtBC is providing information for AtBC stakeholders who are considering a Board Member application.
AtBC Wows Crowds at Vancouver’s Canada Day Parade
July 4, 2011
More than 120,000 spectators lined Georgia and Burrard Streets, cheering and waving for Princess Klahowya, performers from the Spirit Catcher Train, dancers in regalia and the West Coast Sightseeing tour bus wrapped with AtBC’s Klahowya Village branding.
Klahowya Village Returns to Stanley Park for 2011
June 27, 2011
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and representatives from the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations took part in a formal ceremony today to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Klahowya Village and Spirit Catcher Train, the attraction’s second season of operation in Stanley Park.
Provincial, Federal Partnerships Help Aboriginal Tourism Industry Double Growth
June 20, 2011
A report on the status of British Columbia’s Aboriginal cultural tourism industry shows how the sector has grown dramatically over the past four years, exceeding expectations in job creation, economic impact and nearly doubling the number of visitors to Aboriginal cultural attractions.
Graduation Ceremony - Trailblazer Cultural Interpretation Training
April 28, 2011
AtBC and BladeRunners/ACCESS are proud to be announce that another group of participants have completed the Trailblazer Cultural Interpretation training.