AIANTA Updates
Women’s History Month 2021: Native American Women Leaders in Cultural Heritage Tourism
Every March, AIANTA recognizes some of the leading Native American women who are dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism.
O me’a”kwa: Planning for 2021 and Beyond
At AIANTA, we are full-swing in planning-for-the-future mode. Recently we’ve been speaking with many Congressional representatives throughout the United States—especially those supportive of Native American communities
AIANTA Forms Partnership with NATOW, Tribal Nations of Wisconsin
Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) will underwrite AIANTA membership dues for each of the 11 tribal nations that call Wisconsin home.
O me’a”kwa:: The Year Ahead
This past year has been one of great change and great challenges, but we have also experienced so many victories and if you’re like me, you remain hopeful about all that is to come.
AIANTA Introduces New Tribal Relations & Outreach Department
Long-term AIANTA employee Gail Chehak will lead the new Tribal Relations & Outreach department which is charged with identifying and cultivating strategic agency partnerships.
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!”
