Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and the Northern Territory Government (NTG) are excited to announce the second round of the NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program (The Accelerator), is set to begin in February 2025.
Aboriginal Territorians and Northern Territory-based majority-owned Aboriginal businesses are now invited to apply for this transformative program. Participants will benefit from business and tourism related training, practical skills, access to experienced advisors, personal business coaches, and introductions to industry networks to help build strong, sustainable businesses.
The Accelerator, modelled from IBA's 'Accelerate with IBA' program, is designed to empower Aboriginal entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed to grow and create new and innovative Aboriginal tourism product and experiences.
Earlier this year, the inaugural program saw 7 participants further develop leadership skills, innovative ideas, and practical business strategies to strengthen the Northern Territory's Aboriginal tourism industry. From immersive cultural tours to strategic partnerships and niche fishing charters, their unique tourism offerings are set to thrive, showcasing the diversity of the Territory to visitors from across the globe.
The Accelerator program is supported by the Australian Government's Strategic Indigenous Tourism Project funding program (SITP). SITP supports a range of projects in the Northern Territory to strengthen Aboriginal Territorians' participation in the tourism industry and deliver strong economic outcomes for the Northern Territory.
