Ecotourism Australia announces keynote presenter for Global Sustainable Tourism Summit

January 23, 2024

Environment / Events / Tourism /

Ecotourism Australia has announced that Chief Frank Antoine of the Bonaparte First Nation will be joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Summit program as one of the event's keynote speakers on Wednesday 5th June.

Chief Antoine is an internationally renowned First Nations leader, community-based Indigenous tourism advocate and responsible tourism operator in British Columbia. Chief Antoine will bring his wealth of expertise and best-practice experience from Canada to his keynote address.

Chief Antoine will also be participating in the Indigenous tourism panel at the ECO Think Forum day on Thursday 6th June to discuss ways to engage with Traditional Owners and integrate the cultural pillar into tourism businesses.

The Summit's theme "People, Planet, Place, Purpose" will be centred on the four pillars of sustainability, focusing on the insights, innovations and leading examples on topics including responsible cruising, sustainable accommodations, and regenerative tourism to name a few.

Ecotourism Australia will be delivering more speaker and program updates across the four pillars over the coming weeks.

Early bird registrations are available for a limited time only - don't miss out!

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More information on Chief Frank Antoine
Co-Founder, Moccasin Trails & Chief, Bonaparte First Nation

Chief Frank Antoine is from the Bonaparte First Nation which is part of the Shuswap Nation of the Interior Salish. He is also the co-founder of Moccasin Trails Inc. which is based out of Kamloops & Kelowna, British Columbia.

His lifetime experiences and cultural practices have given him a platform to work on many levels within the tourism industry. “Wanting to grow Indigenous tourism is to learn how to trust and how to share our indigenous values in a respectful business format. If done right, tourism will educate our guests & visitors the authentic ways of our ancestors.”

Frank sits on a variety of tourism boards in his province of British Columbia & Canada from grassroots, regional, provincial & national. He also currently sits on the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance.

He is a sought-after presenter who is well-versed in a multitude of Indigenous topics including his own inspiring journey, relationship / partnership building, authentic Indigenous tourism development, Indigenous empowerment and much more. Frank is a strong cultural ambassador and proud to share the traditional values he carries today.

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