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NativeAmerica.travel Training

Learn how to submit your visitor attractions on AIANTA’s NativeAmerica.travel destination website. Take advantage of this marketing tool which connects tribes directly to domestic and international travelers, and invites visitors to explore Indian Country.

Product Pathways: Getting Your Product from the Field to the Shelf

We will follow your product from the farm to the market during this webinar. Learn how important it is to share the story about the cultural significance of your product.

Webinar: Native America Speaks: Building Cultural Tourism through Storytelling, Tours and Performance

Keepers of Traditions, Darnell and Robert “Smokey” Rides at the Door, are cultural workers who have collaborated with the National Park Service in their Native America Speaks interpretive program for several decades.

Meet-and-Greet CHT Instructor

Meet-and-greet with Dianne Wallace. Dianne is an instructor in the professional certificate program for cultural heritage tourism with over 25 years of experience in customer relations and professional development.

AITC Business of Art Workshop

Business of Art for artists is a workshop that will discuss working with your tribe to promote tourism; pricing and marketing; working with galleries and museums and much more.

O me’a”kwa

I hope this letter finds you happy, healthy and ready to tackle new adventures. As I am writing this letter, I have just returned from the U.S. Travel Association’s Board of Directors Meeting.

Press Release: AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of Directors

AIANTA is seeking qualified candidates for eight open leadership positions on its Board of Directors.

Informational Webinar: AIANTA/USFS Request for Proposals

The webinar includes a question and answer session specific to types of projects, timeline, the application process and implementation.

Webinar: Building Collaborative Tourism in Hawai’i

Through partnerships, collaboration and most importantly, communication, learn how the Hawaiian Islands are weaving cultural tourism into branding and messaging.

Press Release: U.S. Forest Service/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant

AIANTA and U.S. Forest Service seek to fund Tribal Nations, Tribal Enterprises and native nonprofits that will enhance and integrate cultural tourism/cultural recreation to empower Native American communities.

AIANTA and USDA Webinar Session 3

Session 3 –Developing Tribal Tourism Enterprises Based on Native Values

Press Release: Mobile Workshops

AIANTA has announced two one-of-a-kind cultural tourism experiences, which will be offered during the 24th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC)

O me’a”kwa: New Experiences

Here at AIANTA, we are well underway in the planning of a new pilot project in partnership with the tribes of Washington and the National Park Service (NPS).

Partnerships Strengthen Cultural Heritage Tourism

How students foster partnerships for destination development and promotion in their communities.

Hallmarks of the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism

The rise of cultural heritage tourism and online learning provides tourism professionals with an opportunity to pursue the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism

O me’a”kwa: On the Road

I am thrilled to be back on the road once again, working in Indian Country. It has been so fulfilling to be able to provide resources and assistance to help tribes be successful in the tourism industry – A true honor.

Press Release: AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022

AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022. With the theme #DiscoverNativeAmerica, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and six partners will showcase the diversity of Native American cultures across the United States.

AITC Registration Open

Registration Now Open for 24th Annual American Indian Tourism ConferenceAITC, scheduled for October 24-27 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the...

O me’a”kwa: Celebrating Three Years

O me’a”kwa: Celebrating Three Years(I’m going to travel over there, Northern Paiute)Photo: CEO Sherry Rupert pictured with AIANTA Vice President Travis Owens // (c) Sherry L. RupertDear members, partners and friends, Ha muh (how are you?) As I reach out to you this...

AIANTA Seeks Native Hosts for AITC

AIANTA Seeks Native Hosts for 2024, 2025 AITCAIANTA requests proposals for upcoming 2024, 2025 American Indian Tourism Conferences ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (May 13, 2022) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking proposals from...