By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 Edmonton recently hosted the 13th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 14 countries. The event, organized by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), showcased the growth, innovation, and cultural impact of Indigenous tourism across the country \u2013 and highlighted the leadership of Teresa Ryder, ITAC\u2019s Director of Partnerships. Ryder, of Musqueam descent from the Vancouver area, has more than 15 years of experience in Indigenous tourism. She began her career with Indigenous Tourism BC and now leads national programs, partnership development, and initiatives that connect Indigenous tourism operators with partners across Canada. She has also overseen the growth of the International Indigenous Tourism Conference, turning it into a global platform for Indigenous tourism… <\/p>\n
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 Edmonton recently hosted the 13th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 14 countries. The event, organized by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), showcased the growth, innovation, and cultural impact of Indigenous tourism across the country \u2013 and highlighted the leadership of Teresa Ryder, ITAC\u2019s Director of Partnerships. Ryder, of Musqueam descent from the Vancouver area, has more than 15 years of experience in Indigenous tourism. She began her career with Indigenous Tourism BC and now leads national programs, partnership development, and initiatives that connect Indigenous tourism operators with partners across Canada. She has also overseen the growth of the International Indigenous Tourism Conference, turning it into a global platform for Indigenous tourism... <\/p>\n