Past AITC Conferences
For more than 20 years, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association has been proud to host the American Indian Tourism Conference, the only national conference dedicated to travel and tourism in Indian Country,
If you are interested in hosting the next AITC conference, please contact Sherrie L. Bowman at sbowman@aianta.org or 505.209.2479.
2021
23rd Annual AITC
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Fort McDowell (Scottsdale), Arizona
Hosted by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2018
20th Annual AITC
Isleta Casino Resort
Albuquerque, New Mexico (Southwest Region)
Hosted by Pueblo of Isleta
2015
17th Annual AITC
Sky Ute Casino
Ignacio, Colorado (Southwest Region)
Hosted by Southern Ute Indian Tribe
2012
14th Annual AITC
Holiday Inn Grand Montana
Billings, Montana (Plains Region)
Hosted by the Crow Nation
2009
11th Annual AITC
Buffalo Thunder Resort
Santa Fe, New Mexico (Southwest Region)
Hosted by Pueblo of Pojoaque
2006
Eight Annual AITC
Ocean Shores, Washington (Pacific Region)
Hosted by Quinault Indian Nation
2003
Fifth Annual AITC
Phoenix, Arizona (Southwest Region)
Hosted by Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2000
Second Annual AITC
Oneida/Green Bay, Wisconsin (Midwest Region)
Hosted by Oneida Nation
2020
22nd Annual AITC
Virtual Conference
2017
19th Annual AITC
Oneida/Green Bay, Wisconsin (Midwest Region)
Hosted by Oneida Nation
2014
16th Annual AITC
Paragon Casino Resort
Marksville, Louisiana (Eastern Region)
Hosted by Tunica-Biloxi Tribe
2011
13th Annual AITC
Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort and Casino
Scottsdale, Arizona (Southwest Region)
Hosted by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2008
Tenth Annual AITC
Worley, Idaho (Pacific Region)
Hosted by Coeur d’Alene Tribe
2005
Seventh Annual AITC
Hollywood, Florida (Eastern Region)
Hosted by Seminole Tribe of Florida
2002
Fourth Annual AITC
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Region)
1999
First AITC
Albuquerque, New Mexico (Southwest Region)
2019
21st Annual AITC
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Plains Region)
Hosted by Cherokee Nation
2016
18th Annual AITC
Tulalip Resort & Casino
Marysville, Washington (Pacific Region)
Hosted by Tulalip Tribes
2013
15th Annual AITC
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Plains Region)
Hosted by Cherokee Nation
2010
12th Annual AITC
Tulalip Resort & Casino
Marysville, Washington (Pacific Region)
Hosted by Tulalip Tribes
2007
Ninth Annual AITC
Cherokee, North Carolina (Eastern Region)
Hosted by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
2004
Sixth Annual AITC
Oneida/Green Bay, Wisconsin (Midwest Region)
Hosted by Oneida Nation
2001
Third Annual AITC
Bismarck, North Dakota (Plains Region)
Hosted by Three Affiliated Tribes
A Warm Thank You to Our Partners
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Native American Agriculture Fund
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
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Education & Training
Technical assistance and training is the heartbeat of our work at AIANTA. We provide general and tailored technical assistance, training and education in a variety of ways.
International Outreach
AIANTA plays a critical role in supporting the National Travel and Tourism Strategy to bring more visitors to the United States, especially in our participation at trade shows internationally and domestically, to promote tourism in Indian Country.
Membership
Through AIANTA membership, tribes, the tourism industry and other partners form a dynamic network of shared experiences, resources and support.
