As the only organization dedicated to advancing indigenous tourism across the United States, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) recognizes the best of Indian Country travel and tourism at its annual Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards ceremony, held every year during the American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC). Join AIANTA in this webinar as we introduce the 2022-2023 Excellence in Tourism Industry Award Winners in the categories of Tribal Destination of the Year, Industry Professional of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service and Best Cultural Heritage Experience. Winners of these prestigious awards have made a significant impact on tribal tourism, have helped AIANTA achieve its mission, foster a greater understanding of and appreciation for authentic culture, history, heritage and/or the arts, and showcase the best of Indian Country travel and tourism. You will hear from the winners and how their tourism initiatives got them nominated and ultimately win these prestigious awards. This webinar is also an information session on the nomination process for the upcoming 2023-2024 Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards taking place at this year’s 25th Anniversary AITC at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma on October 5, 2023.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Award Winners

Industry Professional Award
Camille Ferguson, Sitka Tribe of Alaska

The Best of Indian Country Tourism

Led by a selection panel of expert tourism industry professionals, AIANTA recognizes enterprises and individuals in four categories.

• Tribal Destination of the Year
• Best Cultural Heritage Experience
• Excellence in Customer Service
• Industry Professional Award

Winners of these prestigious awards have made a significant impact on tribal tourism, have helped AIANTA achieve its mission, foster a greater understanding of and appreciation for authentic culture, history, heritage and/or the arts, and showcase the best of Indian Country travel and tourism.

Nominations

Any AIANTA member in good standing can be nominated for an award. If the nominee is a non-member, the organization submitting the nomination may sponsor the nominee’s membership.

The deadline to submit an application for the 2023-2024 Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards is July 21, 2023.