AITC 2017
19th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference
September 11-14, 2017 | Radisson Hotel & Confrence Center | Green Bay, Wisconsin
Thank you for joining us at our 19th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC.)
Speakers & Sessions
Below are the panels and breakout sessons for our 2017 AITC lineup. Please note, items in red are downloadable versions of the presentations given.
Keynote Luncheon
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017
- Aaron Wodin-Schwartz, Vice President, Public Policy for Brand USA
Closing Luncheon
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017
Bright Path, The Jim Thorpe Story
- Chris Taylor (Executive Producer)
- Rick Hill (Executive Producer)
- Abraham Taylor (Writer, Producer)
- Angie Brus, Executive Director, The Carlisle Indian School Project
- Ed Hall, III, CISP Vice President
- Cheryl Stevens, CISP Advisory Council.
Block 1
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017
10:30 a.m.-noon
- Dr. Kristin Lamoureux, Visiting Professor of Tourism Studies Virginia Tech University
- Dr. Hannah Messerli, Eisenhower Professor of Tourism Policy, George Washington University
The Indian Boarding School Experience – Hidden, but Not Forgotten
- Bobbi Rahder, Stewart Indian School Cultural Center
- Angie Brus, Carlisle Indian School Project (CISP) Executive Director
- Cheryl Stevens, CISP Advisory Council
Intellectual and Cultural Property
- Melody McCoy Esq., Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Securing Financial Partnerships for your Tribal Tourism Project
- Rick MacLeod Farley, MacLeod Farley and Associates
- Christopher Thompson, Director, Office of Economic Development, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Block 2
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017
1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Tourism Planning – Transportation
- LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Richard (Dick) Basch, NPS, Lewis and Clark Trail Geotourism Project
- Nina Alexander, Indian Arts and Crafts Act
- Mary Motsenbocker, President, International Tourism Marketing
- Catherine Prather, National Tour Association
- Sandra Anderson, IT & Website Development Coordinator, AIANTA and Manager, NativeAmerica.travel
- Anna Barrera, A2B Consulting
Tourism Data – Domestic and International
- Ron Erdman, Team Lead, Research, U.S. Department of Commerce – Office of Travel and Tourism Industries
Tourism Data – Domestic and International
- Rick Cain, Vice President, Longwoods International USA Inc
Block 3
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017
10:30 a.m.-noon
- Dr. Kristin Lamoureux, Visiting Professor of Tourism Studies Virginia Tech University
- Dr. Hannah Messerli, Eisenhower Professor of Tourism Policy, The George Washington University
Federal Partners: Resources and Programs (Public Lands)
- Donald Leadbetter, Tourism Program Manager National Park Service
- Angela West, National Director Tourism & Community Service at Bureau of Land Management
- Toby Bloom, National Program Manager, Travel, Tourism and Interpretation, USFS, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources
- Sally Butts, Acting Supervisor for BLM’s National Conservation Lands
Indigenous Product Development in Canada
- Keith Henry, B. ED, President & CEO, Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada
How to Grab the Attention of the Media: Lessons from A Travel Editor
- Norie Quintos, Editor at large, National Geographic Travel Media
Block 4
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017
2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Importance of Cultural Sensitivity and Customer Service
- Rachel Moreno AIANTA Vice President
International Outreach Part 2: Expanding Outreach in Europe
- Donatello Osti, Commercial Specialist at U.S. Department of Commerce
- Chrystal Denys, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Trade Administration
Conducting a Tourism Assessment of Your Destination
- Kristin Lamoureux, Professor of Tourism Studies, Virginia Tech University
- Seleni Matus, Executive Director, International Institute of Tourism Studies, The George Washington University
- Dan Cornelius, Intertribal Agriculture Council
- Pati Martinson, Member Leadership Council at Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA)
Block 5
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2017
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Importance of Cultural Sensitivity and Customer Service
- Rachel Moreno AIANTA Vice President
International Outreach Part 2: Expanding Outreach in Europe
- Donatello Osti, Commercial Specialist at U.S. Department of Commerce
- Chrystal Denys, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Trade Administration
Conducting a Tourism Assessment of Your Destination
- Kristin Lamoureux, Professor of Tourism Studies, Virginia Tech University
- Seleni Matus, Executive Director, International Institute of Tourism Studies, The George Washington University
- Dan Cornelius, Intertribal Agriculture Council
- Pati Martinson, Member Leadership Council at Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA)
Block 6
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017
2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Grant Writing 101 and Grant Compliance
- Amber Paluch, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Gail E. Chehak, AIANTA Outreach Coordinator
Effective Story Telling: Visual, Digital and Innovative ways to Attract Visitors
- Florian Herrmann, HMS-Global, Visit USA Parks, Lee Vale, Alaska Native Voices
New Tourism Trends 2 Agritourism
- Dan Moore – Ceo, Consultant, Lead Facilitator
- Pandion, Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Marketing & Tourism Director, Oneida Nation in Wisconsin
- Kelly M. McAndrews, Staff Attorney, Oneida Law Office
- Kelly M. McAndrews, Staff Attorney, Oneida Law Office
- Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Marketing & Tourism Director, Oneida Nation in Wisconsin
NativeAmerica.Travel Website – Destination Website Content Development
- Sandra Anderson, IT & Website Development Coordinator, AIANTA and Manager, NativeAmerica.travel
- Anna Barrera, A2B Consulting
A Warm Thank You to Our Partners
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Native American Agriculture Fund
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
NativeAmerica.Travel
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.
