TOURISM & TRADE
CONFERENCE
Vancouver, BC | September 12 - 14, 2015
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Vancouver, BC Canada | September 12-14, 2015
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Promoting and enhancing the Indigenous economic vitality
worldwide through Indigenous Tourism Alliances
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
An investment in PAITC offers:
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The premier resources for bringing together public and private Indigenous tourism leaders
The reach of a world-wide network of Indigenous, private and government sector leaders
A gateway to hundreds of worldwide Indigenous economic development resources
Connection to a strong voice for business and Indigenous tourism development
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Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism & Trade Conference September 12-14, 2015 Vancouver, BC
About the 2015 Pacific Asia Indigenous
Tourism and Trade Conference
The 2015 Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism and Trade Conference is an opportunity for your organization
to connect with over 250 leaders and industry partners in the Indigenous tourism industry.
The inaugural PAITC was held in Darwin, Australia, in 2012 and was responsible for the publishing
of the Larrakia Declaration, a tourism industry response to the United Nations Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples. For its second installment, PAITC 2015 will bring together an impressive
delegation of businesses, governments, Indigenous groups, industry and civil service members to
share and build upon the principles of Indigenous rights established in the Larrakia Declaration.
Truly a Worldly Event
The conference will feature panel discussions, presentations and workshops that promote the
successful development of Indigenous tourism across national boundaries, from Africa to Australia
to North America. It will be an opportunity to learn from one another, network and to celebrate the
vibrant cultural world of Indigenous peoples.
By supporting this conference, sponsors are collaborating and supporting the health and development
of the global Indigenous community. The PAITC is an opportunity to establish your business as a
leader in the corporate sector for understanding, respecting and supporting the rights and culture of
Indigenous peoples. Sponsors can also gain high visibility, brand promotion and exposure to a global
network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and businesses in the tourism industry.
We look forward to your participation in this premier event, and to welcoming you to Vancouver in
2015, the traditional territory of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-wah-tuth Nations.
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Significance of the Larrakia Declaration
for Indigenous Tourism Development
The Larrakia Declaration is recognized and supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organization
and is arguably the most widely endorsed sector-specific statement of corporate commitment on
Indigenous human rights. It offers a framework for building effective partnerships for Indigenous
tourism.
The Larrakia Declaration has adopted the following principles to guide the development of Indigenous
tourism:
●Respect
●Indigenous
●Indigenous
●Governments
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for customary law and lore, land and water, traditional knowledge, traditional cultural
expressions, and cultural heritage that will underpin all tourism decisions.
culture and the land and waters on which it is based will be protected and
promoted through well managed tourism practices and appropriate interpretation.
peoples will determine the extent, nature and organizational arrangements for
their participation in tourism.
and multilateral agencies will support the empowerment of Indigenous
people; governments have a duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples before
undertaking decisions on public policy and programs designed to foster the development of
Indigenous tourism.
tourism industry will respect Indigenous intellectual property rights, cultures and
traditional practices, the need for sustainable and equitable business partnerships and the
proper care of the environment and communities that support them.
equitable partnerships between the tourism industry and Indigenous peoples will
include the sharing of cultural awareness and skills development which supports the wellbeing of communities and enables the enhancement of individual livelihoods.
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Meet the Organizers
About WINTA
The World Indigenous Tourism Alliance is an Indigenous-led global network of Indigenous and nonIndigenous interests that seek to give practical expression to the United Nations Declaration on
the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples through tourism. The Alliance collaborates with Indigenous
communities, tourism industry entities, states, and NGOs to undertake tourism policy research,
industry conferences and workshops, and strategic destination consulting services.
About AtBC
Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia is a not-for-profit membership-based organization committed
to growing and promoting a sustainable, culturally rich Aboriginal tourism industry. The organization
works with tourism, business, education and government organizations to help BC’s Aboriginal tourism
businesses offer quality experiences and actively promotes these experiences to visitors and local
residents. AtBC is a one-stop resource for First Nations entrepreneurs and communities in British
Columbia who are operating or looking to start a tourism business.
Supporting Organization - PATA
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is a not-for-profit association that works to catalyze the responsible
development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific Region. The Association
provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organizations,
comprising 90 government, state and city tourism bodies, nearly 30 international airlines, airports
and cruise lines, 57 educational institutions and hundreds of travel industry companies in Asia Pacific
and beyond. Thousands of travel professionals belong to the 43 local PATA chapters worldwide.
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Sherpa women, Nepal. Photo: T-HELP Nepal
Sacred mountain, Bear Butte. Photo: Ben Sherman
Pochimilco Market, Oaxaca, Mexico. Photo: Ben Sherman
Sponsorship Opportunities
Patron Sponsor Exclusive - $20,000 +
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●Opportunity
full Conference Registrations
to introduce the speakers at the Welcome Event
●Company logo displayed with on-site signage specifically designed for event
●Company logo on website
●Company logo displayed on event bag and conference material
●Opportunity to provide promotional material in delegate bag
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000
●Complimentary
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Exhibitor Booth
full Conference Registrations
●Company logo on website
●Company logo prominently displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
●Opportunity to provide promotional material in delegate bag
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
●Complimentary
●1
Exhibitor Booth
full Conference Registrations
●Company logo on website
●Company logo displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
●Opportunity to provide promotional material in delegate bag
Silver Sponsor - $3,000
●Complimentary
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Exhibitor Booth
1 full Conference Registrations
● Company logo on website
● Company logo displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
Bronze Sponsor - $2,000
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1 full Conference Registration
Company logo on website
● Company logo displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
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Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures Photo: Tourism Australia
Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Welcome Reception – Saturday, September 12 - $6,000
●Complimentary
●2
Exhibitor Booth
full Conference Registrations
●Company logo on website
●Opportunity to introduce or thank Keynote Speaker
●Company logo displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
Lunch Sponsor – Sunday, September 13 - $5,000
●Complimentary
●1
Exhibitor Booth
full Conference Registration
●Company logo on website
●Company logo prominently displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
Lunch Sponsor – Monday, September 14 - $5,000
●Complimentary
●1
Exhibitor Booth
full Conference Registration
●Company logo on website
●Company logo prominently displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
Farewell Gala & Awards Evening – Monday, September 14 - $6,000
●Complimentary
Exhibitor Booth
● 1 full Conference Registration
● Company logo on website
●Opportunity to introduce or thank Keynote Speaker
● Company logo displayed on event bag, conference materials and on-site signage
Sponsorship Details
For further sponsorship information, please contact either:
Keith Henry (604) 921-1070 or [email protected]
Paula Amos (604) 921-1070 or [email protected]
Website: paitc2015.com
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