AIANTA Updates
Re-Navigating the Anza Trail
In a one-of-a-kind partnership with the National Park Service, AIANTA will begin chronicling the stories of the tribes located on or near the Anza Trail.
Expanding Tourism Revenue through Agritourism
With more than 80 percent of Native farmers reporting farming/ranching as their primary occupation, an increasing number of them are looking to diversify their product offerings.
Use Storytelling to Promote Your Destination
How can small destinations compete to gain traveler attention during the crucial post-Covid-19 “recovery” phase?
O me’a”kwa: A New Conference Format
We are thrilled to announce that our 2020 American Indian Tourism Conference will be a virtual forum.
As We Wait
Dear Members and Friends: The annual celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is May 3-9, 2020. Started in 1983 by Congress, this year’s theme is the Spirit of Travel. I have traveled many miles in my life to see and experience the dance and songs of our...
For the Love of Travel
Dear Members and Friends: I love to travel, my staff loves to travel and much of the world loves to travel and when this is all over, and it will end, we will continue to seek out the world around us. First on my list for travel is to see my loved ones after we have...
We Need to Hear From You
Dear Members and Friends: Our native nations are at greater risk for infection, complications and death as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across our reservations, villages and homelands. Despite the challenges we face, our people are leading with grace, empathy and...
COVID-19 Resources
Dear Friends, We are all working hard to monitor COVID-19 response while looking to the future as we move from the current crisis to rebuilding and restoring the tourism industry across Native Nations. This week I wanted to share with you some COVID-19 related...
COVID 19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application is NOW OPEN
See if your business is eligible to apply for COVID 19 Disaster Relief Loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
How Indian Country Says I Love You
Since February is the month of romance, we queried our members, partners and friends to see how they’ll be expressing their affection this season.
Ten Native American Experiences for 2020
Looking to explore Native American culture? These distinctive cultural experiences are often located alongside stunning landscapes on or adjacent to tribal lands across the U.S. #DiscoverNativeAmerica Click on the image to download the experiences across Native...
AIANTA to Highlight Tribes Along Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has partnered with the National Park Service (NPS) to find and share the stories of Native American Tribes that intersect with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Director’s Corner: Thank You from AIANTA
During my first seven months at AIANTA, I’ve had the chance to meet with industry stakeholders around the world.
Indian Country Tourism Trends for 2020
Whether you’re looking to take your first visit to Indian Country next year or your 100th, here are a few ideas to assist you in your travel planning.
Director’s Corner: The Great (Rural) Divide
I’m excited to have been an invited speaker at the second Re-imagining the Rural West Workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, earlier this month. Be sure to check out the panel discussion on Cultural Heritage and Tourism\.
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.”
