Sharzede Datu Hj Salleh Askor, CEO of the Sarawak Tourism Board, highlighted Sarawak’s commitment to Indigenous Tourism at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. Sarawak’s approach empowers indigenous communities, fostering sustainable development, preserving cultural heritage, and creating genuine travel experiences for visitors.
The Canadian government, through PacifiCan, has announced a $3.5 million investment in eight Vancouver Island organizations. This funding will support innovation, tourism, and job creation, positioning the region as a leader in ocean technology and Indigenous tourism.
The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit (WITS) opened grandly on April 16 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, attracting about 600 participants from 27 countries and regions. This summit focused on the theme of ‘Sustainable Tourism of Culture and Ecology,’ aimed at implementing the ‘United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ (UNDRIP) and promoting the concept of ‘responsible tourism.’
The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit (WITS) opened grandly in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, attracting over 600 participants from 27 countries and regions. The summit aims to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and promote responsible tourism practices that protect cultural heritage and natural ecosystems while fostering economic benefits for Indigenous communities.
