AIANTA Seeks New Board Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA is looking to fill five vacant leadership positions for its board of directors across the central plains, northeast, northwest, Oklahoma and pacific northwest regions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 11, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, is seeking qualified candidates for five open leadership positions on its Board of Directors. With representation from throughout Native Nations and communities, the AIANTA Board of Directors guides the organization’s work towards the association’s mission: to “define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism that honors traditions and values.”
“We are seeking active, engaged Native leaders to join the AIANTA Board of Directors,” said Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), AIANTA CEO. “Native Nations and communities rely on AIANTA to support their economic growth through cultural tourism programming. We welcome Native hospitality professionals and others with expertise in accounting, legal matters, technology, and fundraising who can build partnerships and programs while advocating for Indigenous tourism at local, regional, and national levels.”
AIANTA is currently seeking representatives from the following regions:
- Central Plains – 2-year term
- Northeast – 3-year term
- Northwest – 3-year term
- Oklahoma – 3-year term
- Pacific Northwest – 3-year term
If selected to fill open vacancies, new Board members will fill these vacancies until that term expires. Board members can then run for election at the following American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) for a full three-year term.
All applications are due to AIANTA by Friday, September 6, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. MT. The application can be completed online HERE.
About AIANTA
For more than 25 years, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has served as the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States. Established by tribes for tribes to address inequities in the tourism system, AIANTA is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit governed by an all-Native board of directors and serves as a united voice for the $15.7 billion Native hospitality sector. AIANTA’s successful legislative work led to the industry-changing Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act) funding in 2018, as Indian Country Tourism was recognized through federal appropriations via NATIVE Act implementation. AIANTA’s mission is to define, introduce, grow, and sustain American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian (AIANNH) tourism that honors traditions and values while helping AIANNH businesses become market/export ready for domestic and international markets.
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