AIANTA Updates

AITC 2019 Conference Agenda

AITC 2019 Conference Agenda

View the full Conference Agenda for the 21st Annual American Indian Tourism Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sept. 16-19, 2019.

How Do You Say Mother?

How Do You Say Mother?

This month we are highlighting the names of female family members and how those words translate in Indigenous languages.

Capturing a Slice of the Recreation Economy

Capturing a Slice of the Recreation Economy

AIANTA, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Rural Development, is offering an exclusive webinar to Native American Tribes and Tribal entities looking to grow their outdoor infrastructure.

AIANTA Welcomes New Leadership

AIANTA Welcomes New Leadership

Sherry L. Rupert, formerly AIANTA’s Board President, will assume the role of AIANTA Executive Director and Board Member Emerson Vallo has been elected Board President.

Native American Moon Names

Native American Moon Names

Thanks to AIANTA’s tribal partners, we’ve learned quite a few ways Native American tribes translate moon names.

Registration Now Open for 2019 AITC

Registration Now Open for 2019 AITC

The conference, scheduled for September 16-19, 2019 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, is organized by AIANTA and hosted by Cherokee Nation.

Now Hiring: Extended Deadline

Now Hiring: Extended Deadline

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking well-organized, self-starters for two full-time positions.

2018 in Review

2018 in Review

As we enter January, we can’t help but note that 2018 was an amazing year for the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association as well as a successful year for tourism throughout Indian Country in the United States.

Calling all Tribes Along Route 66

Calling all Tribes Along Route 66

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association has joined forces with the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership (RAP) to ensure Tribal voices and stories are included in a new Route 66 Navigation App. (November 5, 2018)

Native American Holiday Markets

Native American Holiday Markets

Small Business Saturday may have come and gone, but there’s still plenty of time to stock up on holiday goods while supporting small, Native American businesses.

Apply for a Go International Scholarship

Apply for a Go International Scholarship

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is offering a limited supply of scholarships to qualified Tribal Planners interested in attending the 3rd Annual Go International workshop. Two qualified applicants from each of AIANTA's six regions will...

“Spirit Song” now Available on GoUSA TV

“Spirit Song” now Available on GoUSA TV

“Spirit Song” – a 22-minute film inspired by the album “Voices of the Guardians” by Native American singer-songwriter Gareth Laffely and Emmy Award-winning composer/producer Lance Bendiksen – is now available on GoUSA TV. // November 16, 2018