Published: 13 November 2026
Indigenous tourism leaders from across the world gathered in Perth for the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), the nation's leading event dedicated to advancing Aboriginal tourism.
Held from 3 November to 5 November at Optus Stadium, AITC 2026 showcased Aboriginal tourism success stories, shared knowledge, and explored new opportunities for the sector.
The three-day event conected tourism operators, businesses, investors, researchers, government, and industry representatives to explore new ways of collaboration and investment.
Organised by the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC), the event was supported by the WA Government through Tourism Western Australia as part of the $20 million Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2026-2030.
Jina is supporting the development of Aboriginal tourism businesses and experiences across WA, helping create jobs, strengthening local economies, and showcasing Aboriginal culture to visitors.
In 2023-2024, Aboriginal tourism businesses contributed $55.1 million to the WA economy, highlighting the sector's potential to support regional development and diversify the economy.
Learn more at www.aitc.org.au