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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.
Jingle All the Way
Any new member joining us by December 31, 2020, 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!”
AIANTA Recognizes Best of the Best in Indian Country Tourism
Cherokee Nation, Arizona Indian Festival, Linda Taylor (Cherokee Nation) and Bonnie Sprague (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe) take top honors at AIANTA’s Enough Good People Industry Awards. (Press Release // Sept. 17, 2020)
AIANTA Announces Additions to Board of Directors
AIANTA welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors, the re-election of two additional members and the realignment of a third board position. (Press Release // Sept. 23, 2020)
O me’a”kwa: Welcome to AITC 2020
A recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council found that the U.S. economy is expected to lose $155 billion this year, thanks to a shortfall in tourism receipts equivalent to $425 million a day.
Tribal Agritourism Takes Center Stage at AITC
Travelers the world over are expressing an increased interest in learning where their food comes from, providing indigenous communities with new opportunities to share their cultural heritage by building one-of-a-kind agritourism programs.
Five Reasons to Use the AITC Conference App
All AITC attendees must download the AITC Conference App—using the Whova platform—to facilitate their conference experience.
Register Now for AITC Conference Sessions
Because this year’s AITC is virtual, you MUST register for EACH conference session you plan to attend. Please note you will only be able to attend those sessions for which you have registered for in advance.
O me’a”kwa: Free AITC Registration
AIANTA is waiving all registration fees for the 22nd Annual American Indian Tourism Conference. Registration for this year’s AITC is now completely free for all attendees.
O me’a”kwa: Fall Conference Update
In addition to our keynote lineup, the conference will welcome nearly 50 hospitality industry speakers who will share their insights in nearly 30 education sessions.
Tourism Does Not Sell Itself
As national, regional, local and tribal budgets are stretched nearly to the breaking point, how can tourism professionals secure the funding they need to continue to promote their destinations?
Influential Native American Women to Lead Tourism Recovery Conversations at AITC
The annual American Indian Tourism Conference is scheduled for September 14-18, 2020.
AIANTA Celebrates Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
AIANTA) is hailing the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act as a win for tribal communities throughout the country.
O me’a”kwa: Tourism Challenges
Indigenous communities in the hospitality industry have taken a hard hit, with tribal casinos reporting nearly 300,000 lost jobs. That translates to a total economic hit of about $4.4 billion in lost revenue for our nation’s tribes.
Six Agritourism Ideas for Native Farmers & Ranchers
Tribes interested in exploring ways to supplement their agriculture revenue can find more ideas below.
Three Strategies to Jumpstart Your Travel Marketing
Tactics on how to jumpstart your tribal tourism marketing program.
AITC Attendee List Scam
Don’t fall for emails claiming to have a complete AITC attendee list.
Practical Tips for Navigating Tourism Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tourism businesses and destinations are adapting to a New Normal and those that manage through this difficult period will emerge more resilient
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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.
