Indigenous tourism in Canada is experiencing a rebound after being severely impacted by the pandemic, reports CBC News.
The sector, which contributed $1.9 billion to the country’s GDP in 2019, fell to less than $500 million during the lowest point of the pandemic. However, demand for Indigenous tourism is rising again as tourists become more interested in sustainability, Indigenous culture and history, and the industry is expected to bounce back to $1.5 billion this year.
But as the industry recovers, it is facing staffing shortages and the growing threat that extreme weather poses to outdoor recreation, particularly wildfires.
Despite the challenges, there's optimism about the future of Indigenous tourism in Canada, with industry experts saying revenues could triple by 2030. According to one tour operator, clients are an even split of Canadian and international visitors, some from Europe and a large contingent from the U.S.
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