AIANTA Updates
Director’s Corner: Thank You from AIANTA
During my first seven months at AIANTA, I’ve had the chance to meet with industry stakeholders around the world.
Indian Country Tourism Trends for 2020
Whether you’re looking to take your first visit to Indian Country next year or your 100th, here are a few ideas to assist you in your travel planning.
Director’s Corner: The Great (Rural) Divide
I’m excited to have been an invited speaker at the second Re-imagining the Rural West Workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, earlier this month. Be sure to check out the panel discussion on Cultural Heritage and Tourism\.
Director’s Corner: Expressing Gratitude
The holiday season is a time to reflect on what we’ve been grateful for over the past year. For me, there were nearly too many moments to count.
About the NATIVE Act
A brief history and overview of Public Law 114-221, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act. (October 15, 2019)
AIANTA Seeks Tribal Hosts for Upcoming Conferences
AIANTA requests proposals for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 American Indian Tourism Conference.
AIANTA Wraps Up AITC 2019
More than 300 tribal representatives, Native business owners, tourism professionals and federal partners gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the 21st Annual Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) this September.
Director’s Corner: The Power of Storytelling
While this year’s American Indian Tourism Conference did not have a formal theme, it quickly became obvious that this year’s focus was the “power of storytelling.”
Photos of 2019 AITC
American Indian Tourism Conference delegates shared so many great photos on social media, and we’re proud to re-share a few of them here.
Best Tribal Destinations Recognized at AITC
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Isleta Resort and Casino recognized as the best in Indian Country tourism. // Sept. 20, 2019
AIANTA to Host First Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session
AIANTA’s first-ever Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session seeks public input from tribes and the tribal tourism industry about successful cultural heritage programs and the barriers to fully implementing those initiatives.
AITC 2019 Speakers
AITC brings together dozens of nationally and internationally recognized expert speakers, who provide insights from the tourism industry and Indian Country.
Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session
AIANTA will host its first Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session to hear about the barriers to implementing tribal heritage tourism programs.
Director’s Corner: Back to School
According to a report by U.S. Travel, Americans left behind 768 million vacation days last year–a number that is climbing.
This is How We Gather
AIANTA queried our tribal partners and other language experts and asked how they say “gathering” in their Native languages.
Native Art Show at AITC
Artisans at the AITC Native Art Show include award-winning craftspeople, many of which are featured in the nation’s top galleries and museums.
Words of Welcome
Our tribal partners, cultural heritage scholars and other language experts share how they say “Hello” or “Welcome” in their Native languages.
Director’s Corner: Coming to a Community Near You
While many people around the country welcome summer as a time for barbecues, get-togethers and family vacations, at AIANTA, summer is the time when we gear up for our American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), held every September in alternating tribal destinations around the U.S.
Why Attend the American Indian Tourism Conference?
The annual American Indian Tourism Conference connects tribal leaders and tourism enterprises with tourism and hospitality professionals to help grow tourism in tribal communities throughout the United States.
Support Re-Authorization of Brand USA
AIANTA encourages Tribal enterprises and other interested parties to contact their local elected representatives and weigh in on the importance of Brand USA
