AIANTA Updates
AIANTA Launches Tourism Sentiment Survey
AIANTA’s second “State of Indian Country Tourism” survey will measure Indian Country’s confidence in the growth of visitor industry for the coming year.
Native American Tours
Experiencing U.S. Indian Country in the company of a Native guide or tour operator provides an in-depth look at some of America’s most storied lands from a fresh perspective.
O me’a”kwa: Happy 2021
As we enter 2021, we know that the challenges of 2020 are not yet behind us. We will continue to adapt, as our Native People have always done.
AIANTA CEO Appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
Sherry L. Rupert, CEO of AIANTA has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Office of National Marine Sanctuary System (ONMS) Business Advisory Council.
AIANTA Call for Submissions
AIANTA is seeking submissions from qualified freelance writers for a new educational manual, the Cultural Heritage Tourism Handbook.
Native Chefs Celebrate the Holidays with Indigenous Cuisine, Recipes
As travelers remain grounded, AIANTA has created a virtual round up of Native cuisine.
O me’a”kwa: New Beginnings
Here at AIANTA we are taking a big sigh of relief as we come to the end of what has been one of the most difficult years in recent history.
O me’a”kwa: Looking Forward to 2021
As we enter the “holiday season,” I am filled with a sense of hope for the coming year.
Join AIANTA and Support the Movement to Build Cultural Tourism in Indian Country
Network with tourism professionals, partner with industry leaders, promote your attractions, amplify your voice and stay informed.
Infusing the Aloha Spirit Into Your Customer Service
The Spirit of Aloha is so much more than a simple island word or greeting.
AIANTA CEO to Curate GoUSA TV’s ‘Native Voices’ Playlist
AIANTA celebrates American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month by curating GoUSA TV’s Native Voices playlist.
Time to Renew
Any new member joining us by January 31, 2021, will receive one of AIANTA’s proprietary Jingle Dress thumb drives.
2020 in Review
Despite the challenges of 2020, the year was still an incredibly productive one for AIANTA.
AIANTA Completes First Virtual AITC
Some 800 tribal representatives, Native business owners and tourism professionals attended the 22nd Annual American Indian Tourism Conference .
O me’a”kwa: Year’s End
As we start to look forward to the end of 2020, I am certainly not alone when saying, “What a year!”
AIANTA Recognizes Best of the Best in Indian Country Tourism
Cherokee Nation, Arizona Indian Festival, Linda Taylor (Cherokee Nation) and Bonnie Sprague (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe) take top honors at AIANTA’s Enough Good People Industry Awards. (Press Release // Sept. 17, 2020)
AIANTA Announces Additions to Board of Directors
AIANTA welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors, the re-election of two additional members and the realignment of a third board position. (Press Release // Sept. 23, 2020)
O me’a”kwa: Welcome to AITC 2020
A recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council found that the U.S. economy is expected to lose $155 billion this year, thanks to a shortfall in tourism receipts equivalent to $425 million a day.
Tribal Agritourism Takes Center Stage at AITC
Travelers the world over are expressing an increased interest in learning where their food comes from, providing indigenous communities with new opportunities to share their cultural heritage by building one-of-a-kind agritourism programs.
Five Reasons to Use the AITC Conference App
All AITC attendees must download the AITC Conference App—using the Whova platform—to facilitate their conference experience.
