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Practical Tips for Navigating Tourism Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tourism businesses and destinations are adapting to a New Normal and those that manage through this difficult period will emerge more resilient

AITC Mask Art

Learn more about First American Art Magazine’s virtual art exhibition, Masked Heroes: Facial Coverings by Native Artists and the artisans who inspired this year’s AITC campaign.

Re-Navigating the Anza Trail

In a one-of-a-kind partnership with the National Park Service, AIANTA will begin chronicling the stories of the tribes located on or near the Anza Trail.

Expanding Tourism Revenue through Agritourism

With more than 80 percent of Native farmers reporting farming/ranching as their primary occupation, an increasing number of them are looking to diversify their product offerings.

Use Storytelling to Promote Your Destination

How can small destinations compete to gain traveler attention during the crucial post-Covid-19 “recovery” phase?

O me’a”kwa: A New Conference Format

We are thrilled to announce that our 2020 American Indian Tourism Conference will be a virtual forum.

Dear Members and Friends: The annual celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is May 3-9, 2020. Started in 1983 by Congress, this year’s theme is the Spirit of Travel. I have traveled many miles in my life to see and experience the dance and songs of our...

For the Love of Travel

Dear Members and Friends: I love to travel, my staff loves to travel and much of the world loves to travel and when this is all over, and it will end, we will continue to seek out the world around us. First on my list for travel is to see my loved ones after we have...

We Need to Hear From You

Dear Members and Friends: Our native nations are at greater risk for infection, complications and death as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across our reservations, villages and homelands. Despite the challenges we face, our people are leading with grace, empathy and...

COVID-19 Resources

Dear Friends, We are all working hard to monitor COVID-19 response while looking to the future as we move from the current crisis to rebuilding and restoring the tourism industry across Native Nations. This week I wanted to share with you some COVID-19 related...

COVID 19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application is NOW OPEN

See if your business is eligible to apply for COVID 19 Disaster Relief Loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

How Indian Country Says I Love You

Since February is the month of romance, we queried our members, partners and friends to see how they’ll be expressing their affection this season.

Ten Native American Experiences for 2020

Looking to explore Native American culture? These distinctive cultural experiences are often located alongside stunning landscapes on or adjacent to tribal lands across the U.S. #DiscoverNativeAmerica Click on the image to download the experiences across Native...