AIANTA Updates
Indian Country Expresses Strong Optimism for Tourism in 2019
Some 75% of respondents believe tourism will increase greatly or somewhat in the coming year, according to the inaugural State of Indian Country Tourism survey.
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
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
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
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking well-organized, self-starters for two full-time positions.
Women’s History Month 2020
AIANTA celebrates the women helping drive Indian Country cultural tourism.
Now Hiring: AIANTA is Seeking an International Outreach Coordinator
AIANTA is seeking an International Outreach Coordinator to help develop and sustain AIANTA’s international tourism marketing strategies and objectives.
Now Hiring: AIANTA is Seeking a Public Lands Partnership Program Manager
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a fulltime position as the Public Lands Partnership Program Manager.
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
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
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
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...
AIANTA Selects We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort as Host Site for 22nd Annual AITC
AIANTA Selects We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort as Host Site for 22nd Annual AITC The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association will host the American Indian Tourism Conference at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2020. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
“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
AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA is currently seeking representatives from our Midwest, Pacific and Plains regions to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors. // November 15, 2018
AIANTA to Develop Tribal Travel Guide Interpreting the Anza Trail
AIANTA has signed an agreement with the National Park Service to develop an educational guide chronicling the stories of the tribes—historic and current—located along the Anza Trail. // November 14, 2018
AIANTA is Seeking an Independent Travel Writer
AIANTA is seeking a freelance travel writer to help chronicle the history, cultures and landscapes of Native American tribes along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. (November 2, 2018)
Award-Winning Native American Performers Take the Stage During 20th Annual AITC
American Indian Tourism Conference attendees will enjoy a who’s who of Native American performances.
AIANTA, BIA Partner to Offer Cultural Tourism Certificate Scholarships
Ten qualified candidates will receive full enrollment in AIANTA’s six-week Cultural Heritage Tourism Certificate program offered in partnership with the George Washington University.
Many Roads Lead to Tribal Tourism
LeRoy Gishi, the Chief, Division of Transportation, Office of Indian Services, BIA will speak at the American Indian Tourism Conference.