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BLM and AIANTA Partner to Promote Nevada Tribes Along the California National Historic Trail

The two national organizations will build a collaborative tourism program to showcase Northern Nevada Tribes along the trail.

Now Hiring: Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Now Hiring: AIANTA is Seeking a Temporary Data Entry ClerkThe American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Inc. (AIANTA) is seeking a well-organized Data Entry Clerk the entry of clear and concise data into one or more platforms so that it is easily...

A Q&A About the Anza Trail Map with Margaret Pearce

A Q&A About the Anza Trail Map with Margaret PearceWhat kind of map are you making for the Anza Trail guide? The guide will feature three 11x17 maps for the three regions of the trail: Arizona, Southern California and Northern California. Each map will include...

O me’a”kwa: Grateful for Our AIANTA Friends

It’s hard to believe we are once again entering the holiday season. This past year seems to have gone by in a flash. Despite the challenges we faced in 2021, I have so much to be grateful for this holiday season.

RFP: NATIVE Act Study

Request for ProposalProject Name and Description NATIVE Act Study and Report to identify where technical assistance is needed to empower Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations to participate fully in the tourism industry and to provide...

Seeking Participants for Steering Group to Guide on Responsible Visitation

Seeking Participants for Steering Group to Guide on Responsible VisitationAIANTA and Leave No Trace are seeking Native participants to join a new new inter-tribal steering committee that will guide a national messaging campaign that will guide visitor awareness of...

AIANTA Releases Two New Cultural Heritage Tourism Planners

The new Cultural Heritage Tourism: a planner for indigenous tourism professionals offers tips and advice and showcases successes in indigenous tourism planning and the Travel Trade Manual, designed to help indigenous tourism professionals navigate the travel trade network.

AIANTA Announces New Members to its Board of Directors

Brian Wadsworth, Kate Anderson, Judi gaiashkibos and Darian Morsette join the AIANTA Board of Directors, which recently underwent a redistricting of its national map to expand national inclusion.

AIANTA Recognizes the Best of Indian Country Tourism

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, Nez Perce Tourism, Leilah Young of Dixie’s Antelope Canyon Tours and Dawn Melvin from Arizona Office of Tourism are honored at the 2021 Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards

NPS and AIANTA Partner to Highlight the History and Traditions of Native Communities

The National Park Service (NPS) and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) have entered into a cooperative agreement to help facilitate regular, robust and meaningful dialogue between Tribes and the NPS.

Economic Impact Study Reveals Native Tourism is a $14 Billion Industry

Economic Impact Study Reveals Native Tourism is a $14 Billion IndustryThe Native hospitality industry supports 117,852 jobs according to the new Economic Impact of Indigenous Tourism Businesses Report, released by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association...

American Indian Tourism Conference Celebrates Alaska Native Culture and Heritage

The annual conference hosted by AIANTA welcomes Inupiaq celebrity influencer Patuk Glenn and Alaska Travel Industry Association CEO Sarah Leonard

Hawai‘i Tourism Industry to Spread the Aloha During AITC

Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) speakers include Hawai‘i Tourism Authority President & CEO John De Fries, Kainoa Daines of the HVCB and Daniel Nāho’opi’i of SMS Research.

AITC To Celebrate Recovery, Economic Importance of Native Hospitality Industry

American Indian Tourism Conference to Celebrate Recovery, Economic Importance of Native Hospitality IndustryAIANTA leadership will unveil a new economic impact study measuring the Native hospitality industry at nearly $14 billionWHATThe 23rd Annual American Indian...

AIANTA Opens Native Art Market to Public During American Indian Tourism Conference

AIANTA Opens Native Art Market to Public During American Indian Tourism ConferenceArtisan exhibitors include award-winning craftspeople, craftspeople and fashion designers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 14, 2021)- More than two dozen Native...

O me’a”kwa: Reimagine, Re-emerge, Reunite

O me'a"kwa: Reimagine, Re-emerge, Reunite I am very excited to remind you that we are just 10 days away from the opening of our 23rd Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), which begins on October 25 in Fort McDowell, Arizona. It is so hard to believe it has...

AIANTA Board Slate Announced

AIANTA Announces Board SlateThe Board Nominating Committee has selected the following Board Slate for this year’s elections: Oklahoma – Travis OwensMr. Owens brings more than 15 years of experience in the cultural tourism industry. His experience is unique in...

Five Ways to Make the Most of Your AITC Experience

As the tourism industry slowly returns to “normal,” hospitality providers are asking, “what’s next.” There is no master roadmap for recovery, especially when it comes to indigenous tourism providers.

Attending this year’s American Indian Tourism Conference might be the best way to move forward with your own programming.. The connections you make, especially with people who are facing the same hurdles as you, could provide the very answers you are looking for.

How to Reduce the Size of Your PowerPoint Presentation

Easily reduce the size of your PowerPoint presentations for AITC and AIANTA presentations, webinars and other educational sessions.

AIANTA Partners with SDSU on Cultural Heritage Certificate Program

New online certificate program offered through SDSU Global Campus in partnership with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, will help students explore the fundamentals of tribal tourism planning.