Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee (WAITOC) is the peak not for profit Association representing Indigenous tourism in Western Australia. WAITOC comprises membership from all regions within Western Australia. The Association is autonomous and provides advice and information to all relevant State Government agencies as well as the tourism industry sector. WAITOC promotes Indigenous tourism and provides a supportive network for Indigenous tourism operators within Western Australia.
WAITOC believe that Indigenous tourism is a unique industry in that it allows Indigenous people to participate at a real and meaningful level while still maintaining and valuing their cultural heritage.
It is a well known fact that international and national tourists want to experience an authentic Aboriginal experience. The Indigenous tourism industry is currently developing at a rapid rate although some operators have been in the industry for years.
WAITOC represents over 50 Aboriginal tourism operators listed on this website ranging from accommodation, traditional dance and dreamtime stories to contemporary history, bush tours and art.These members operate at different levels depending on the season and the length of time they have been in business. The range of membership is from tourism operators who are firmly entrenched in the tourism industry to those who are currently developing their tourism product and will be operating within the next 12 months.
WAITOC aspires to promote Indigenous tourism experiences and in doing so foster the development of new, culturally authentic Indigenous tourism ventures that will attract visitors to Western Australia ensuring that visitors receive the authentic Indigenous tourism experience they seek.
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