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AIANTA Updates
Your resource for all things Indian Country tourism. Read about AIANTA’s members, projects and the latest in industry news.
Director’s Corner: Expressing Gratitude
The holiday season is a time to reflect on what we’ve been grateful for over the past year. For me, there were nearly too many moments to count.
About the NATIVE Act
A brief history and overview of Public Law 114-221, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act. (October 15, 2019)
AIANTA Seeks Tribal Hosts for Upcoming Conferences
AIANTA requests proposals for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 American Indian Tourism Conference.
AIANTA Wraps Up AITC 2019
More than 300 tribal representatives, Native business owners, tourism professionals and federal partners gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the 21st Annual Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) this September.
Director’s Corner: The Power of Storytelling
While this year’s American Indian Tourism Conference did not have a formal theme, it quickly became obvious that this year’s focus was the “power of storytelling.”
Photos of 2019 AITC
American Indian Tourism Conference delegates shared so many great photos on social media, and we’re proud to re-share a few of them here.
Best Tribal Destinations Recognized at AITC
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Isleta Resort and Casino recognized as the best in Indian Country tourism. // Sept. 20, 2019
AIANTA to Host First Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session
AIANTA’s first-ever Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session seeks public input from tribes and the tribal tourism industry about successful cultural heritage programs and the barriers to fully implementing those initiatives.
AITC 2019 Speakers
AITC brings together dozens of nationally and internationally recognized expert speakers, who provide insights from the tourism industry and Indian Country.
Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session
AIANTA will host its first Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session to hear about the barriers to implementing tribal heritage tourism programs.
Destination Indian Country
Native-Owned Farmers Markets
Tribal producers are no strangers to the farm-to-table movement with tribal farmers markets established throughout Indian Country.
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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.
