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Benefiting Our Communities Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses from across BC can benefit from participating in ATBC's comprehensive marketing program to increase their profile, gain new bookings and break into new markets.
Be a Tourism Trailblazer Want to blaze your own trail in BC's growing Aboriginal tourism industry? Solid planning, the right training and hard work are the keys to long term success. Aboriginal Tourism BC recently launched the first in a series of new tourism training and product development programs that will roll out across the province this fall.
A New Look for our 11th Anniversary This is the meaning behind Aboriginal Tourism BC's new visual identity, developed following extensive consumer and stakeholder research. The contemporary logo is punctuated with the compelling tagline: "Our story. Your experience." Captivating imagery will complement the logo. Watch for the new look to roll-out this winter.
A Name Says it All Aboriginal Tourism BC is spearheading an important new project to work with Aboriginal leaders, Elders and youth to identify and recommend significant historical, geographical and cultural sites throughout the province for reclaiming of traditional names. Once the project is complete, ATBC will publish a new full-colour visitor map with Aboriginal-named routes and landmarks. The map will also highlight exciting Aboriginal tourism experiences available around each site and detail its history and stories.
Community Consultations Province-wide consultations are underway with Aboriginal communities to gather input on cultural tourism protocols to guide the development and delivery of Aboriginal tourism initiatives. These groundbreaking projects will create tools that Aboriginal communities can use in developing authentic tourism experiences and maximizing economic benefits while setting guidelines for sharing their culture.
Aboriginal Tourism Destination Map Calling all tourism-related businesses that are owned or managed by Aboriginal individuals, groups and communities! We are developing BC's first Aboriginal Tourism Destination Map which will be posted on our website and distributed widely throughout the province. Be a part of this free service.
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Call for Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for ATBC's Board of Directors. Please call 1-877-266-2822 ext. 221 for a complete nomination package. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 3, 2008.
Event Notice: AGM Plan to attend Aboriginal Tourism BC's Annual General Meeting on December 5, 2008, in Vancouver. This great networking event includes a recap and review of ATBC's programs and activities for 2009, election of officers to the Board, and more.
Join ATBC and Help More options, more benefits part of revamped membership program.
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