AIANTA Updates
Webinar: Travel Trade Manual: A Planner for Indigenous Tourism Professionals
For hospitality businesses looking to welcome group travelers and overseas visitors, the best path to success is introducing a new business paradigm that involves working with an intricate network of external businesses, collectively known as the travel trade.
Webinar: OIED and AIANTA Fundamentals of Grant Writing Keys to Funding Success
AIANTA, in collaboration with the Office of Indian Economic Development hosted a webinar to review the grant porss from application, planning, and preparation, grant writing mechanics, common pitfalls and best practices where to find further resources.
Town Hall: Sharing Stories: Native American Artists and the Creative Economy
Native American arts, including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature and beyond, are among the most promising ways to expand tourism and the economic success of rural and urban Native communities. Historically underestimated, Native Artists play a pivotal role in building economies, generating tourism assets and simultaneously preserving cultural heritage.
NativeAmerica.travel Training
Learn how to submit your visitor attractions on AIANTA’s NativeAmerica.travel destination website. Take advantage of this marketing tool which connects tribes directly to domestic and international travelers, and invites visitors to explore Indian Country.
Meet-and-Greet CHT Instructor
Meet-and-greet with Dianne Wallace. Dianne is an instructor in the professional certificate program for cultural heritage tourism with over 25 years of experience in customer relations and professional development.
O me’a”kwa
I hope this letter finds you happy, healthy and ready to tackle new adventures. As I am writing this letter, I have just returned from the U.S. Travel Association’s Board of Directors Meeting.
Press Release: AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA is seeking qualified candidates for eight open leadership positions on its Board of Directors.
Informational Webinar: AIANTA/USFS Request for Proposals
The webinar includes a question and answer session specific to types of projects, timeline, the application process and implementation.
Webinar: Building Collaborative Tourism in Hawai’i
Through partnerships, collaboration and most importantly, communication, learn how the Hawaiian Islands are weaving cultural tourism into branding and messaging.
Press Release: U.S. Forest Service/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant
AIANTA and U.S. Forest Service seek to fund Tribal Nations, Tribal Enterprises and native nonprofits that will enhance and integrate cultural tourism/cultural recreation to empower Native American communities.
AIANTA and USDA Webinar Session 3
Session 3 –Developing Tribal Tourism Enterprises Based on Native Values
Press Release: Mobile Workshops
AIANTA has announced two one-of-a-kind cultural tourism experiences, which will be offered during the 24th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC)
O me’a”kwa: New Experiences
Here at AIANTA, we are well underway in the planning of a new pilot project in partnership with the tribes of Washington and the National Park Service (NPS).
Partnerships Strengthen Cultural Heritage Tourism
How students foster partnerships for destination development and promotion in their communities.
Hallmarks of the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism
The rise of cultural heritage tourism and online learning provides tourism professionals with an opportunity to pursue the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism
O me’a”kwa: On the Road
I am thrilled to be back on the road once again, working in Indian Country. It has been so fulfilling to be able to provide resources and assistance to help tribes be successful in the tourism industry – A true honor.
Press Release: AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022
AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022. With the theme #DiscoverNativeAmerica, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and six partners will showcase the diversity of Native American cultures across the United States.
AITC Registration Open
Registration Now Open for 24th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference AITC, scheduled for October 24-27 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the...
O me’a”kwa: Celebrating Three Years
O me’a”kwa: Celebrating Three Years(I’m going to travel over there, Northern Paiute)Photo: CEO Sherry Rupert pictured with AIANTA Vice President Travis Owens // (c) Sherry L. RupertDear members, partners and friends, Ha muh (how are you?) As I reach out to you this...
AIANTA Seeks Native Hosts for AITC
AIANTA Seeks Native Hosts for 2024, 2025 AITCAIANTA requests proposals for upcoming 2024, 2025 American Indian Tourism Conferences ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (May 13, 2022) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking proposals from...
