The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is a private sector, member-based organisation for tourism and hospitality businesses in Queensland, with a long and active history in supporting Indigenous tourism.
Their pivotal work has included the production of a Best Practice Guide, the formation of an Indigenous Champions Network, the development of a First Nations Tourism Plan, and subsequently, the establishment of the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council (QFNTC).
The First Nations Tourism Plan, released in 2019, recommended a peak body be established to amplify the voice of the First Nations tourism sector, in line with international best practice. The resulting QFNTC will work hand in hand with industry, government and QTIC to implement the tourism plan through until 2025.
In partnership with the State Government, QTIC has developed a range of funded initiatives and continues to advance new opportunities, with a clear focus on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. The Growing Indigenous Tourism in Queensland Fund, delivered as part of the 2020 Year of Indigenous Tourism in Queensland, experienced high demand. This demonstrates the opportunity for further progress to be made with more funding, especially if aligned with a clear strategy and measurement framework, which QTIC is working towards.
This guide aligns the aspirations of the First Nations tourism sector with the needs of the broader tourism industry in Queensland, which has asked for the knowledge and tools to better understand respectful engagement with First Nations businesses and communities in the tourism sector.
In the guide, you will find:
Department of Tourism, Innovation & Sport
Government Department
Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Industry
Independent Indigenous Tourism Operators of Queensland
Industry
Land Councils
Representative Body
