AIANTA Press Releases
As the only national organization dedicated to advancing Indian Country tourism across the United States, AIANTA believes in the power of tribal storytelling through tourism.
For all media inquiries, please email Liz Slobodian at Liz@shipwrightcommunications.com
Recent Releases
Living and Creating in an Inspirational setting: Artist Residency programs
Living and Creating in an Inspirational Setting: Artist Residency Programs Living and Creating in an Inspirational Setting: Artist Residency Programs June 13, 2023; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Artist residencies provide artists and creative professionals the time, space and...
Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Breaks Record & Showcases Cultural Diversity of U.S. Tourism with #DiscoverNativeAmerica
Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Breaks Record & Showcases Cultural Diversity of U.S. Tourism with #DiscoverNativeAmericaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian...
AIANTA Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Tourism
AIANTA Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage TourismFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as theLeader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Tourism During U.S....
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque Advancing...
The U.S.F.S. and AIANTA Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act Grants
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act...
2023 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association partners with Bureau of Land Management for 2023 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association partners with Bureau of Land Management for 2023 Nevada Tribal...
2023 Women Leaders in Tourism
Women’s History Month 2023 Native American Women Leaders in Cultural Heritage Tourism Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. The American...
Request for Proposal for Website Redesign
Request for Proposal for Website Redesign Summary AIANTA is looking to refresh its destination website NativeAmerica.travel. The goals for the redesign will meet the following goals: Goal 1: Update the site to create greater awareness of Native tourism and...
Press Release: AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of DirectorsAIANTA is looking to fill eight vacant leadership positions. AIANTA’s Nominating Committee is leading the recruitment, with Mary Goddard, the Board’s Southeast Alaska Representative, as Chair of the Committee. FOR...
Press Release: U.S. Forest Service/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant
AIANTA and USDA Forest Service announce Funding Opportunity and RFP to Support the NATIVE ActAIANTA 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...
Press Release: Mobile Workshops
Experience San Diego Native Culture and History during the American Indian Tourism ConferenceJoin the Rincon Tribe in one of two cultural tourism experiences that explore the Native culture and history of the Greater San Diego area.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albuquerque,...
Press Release: AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022
AIANTA Returns with “Tribal Row” at IPW 2022With 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.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
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...
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...
Hospitality Industry Leaders to Headline AIANTA’s Go International Workshop
Hospitality Industry Leaders to Headline AIANTA’s Go International WorkshopSome of the hospitality industry’s leading voices will share their expertise at AIANTA’s annual Go International travel training program. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (March...
AIANTA Launches Fourth Annual Tourism Sentiment Survey
AIANTA Launches Fourth Annual Tourism Sentiment SurveyThe survey will measure Indian Country’s confidence in the growth of the visitor industry for the coming year.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (March 15, 2022) – The American Indian Alaska Native...
AIANTA & SMS Research Cement Research Agreement
AIANTA & SMS Research Cement Agreement to Conduct Comprehensive Tourism Planning StudyHonolulu-based SMS Research will conduct a comprehensive tourism study in partnership with AIANTA, with results to be reported to the Department of the Interior and the...
AIANTA CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors
AIANTA CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel Association Board of DirectorsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (February 24, 2022) - Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), has been appointed to serve on the...
AIANTA to Receive $150,000 Grant from NEA
AIANTA to Receive $150,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue PlanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (January 28, 2022) —The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has announced they have been...
BLM and AIANTA Partner to Promote Nevada Tribes Along the California National Historic Trail
BLM and AIANTA Partner to Promote Nevada Tribes Along the California National Historic TrailThe two national organizations will build a collaborative tourism program to showcase Northern Nevada Tribes along the trail.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Bureau of Land...
AIANTA Releases Two New Cultural Heritage Tourism Planners
AIANTA Releases Two New Educational Cultural Heritage Tourism PlannersThe 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...
AIANTA Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
AIANTA Announces New Members to its Board of DirectorsBrian 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.ALBUQUERQUE, NEW...
AIANTA Recognizes the Best of Indian Country Tourism
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 FOR...
NPS and AIANTA Partner to Highlight the History and Traditions of Native Communities
National Park Service and AIANTA Partner to Highlight the History and Traditions of Native Communities Partnership strengthens commitment to tribal consultation and collaboration The National Park Service (NPS) and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism...
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
American Indian Tourism Conference Celebrates Alaska Native Culture and HeritageThe annual conference hosted by AIANTA welcomes Inupiaq celebrity influencer Patuk Glenn and Alaska Travel Industry Association CEO Sarah LeonardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW...
Hawai‘i Tourism Industry to Spread the Aloha During AITC
Hawai‘i Tourism Industry to Spread the Aloha During American Indian Tourism ConferenceKānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) speakers include Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority President & CEO John De Fries, Kainoa Daines of the HVCB and Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi of SMS Research.FOR...
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...
AIANTA Welcomes TikTok Influencer Patuk Glenn as AITC Keynote Speaker
AIANTA Welcomes TikTok Influencer Patuk Glenn as AITC "The Heart Speaks" Keynote Speaker Arctic Slope Community Foundation Executive Director and Inupiaq TikTok influencer Patuk Glenn to speak at the closing session during the 23rd annual American Indian Tourism...
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort to Unveil New Dining Studio
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort to Unveil New Dining Studio on October 13Its first two all-you-can-eat food stations will offer authentic, delicious Asian and Mexican cuisine The latest addition to the casino’s comprehensive fine- and casual dining options, the new...
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...
AIANTA Partners with SDSU on Cultural Heritage Certificate Program
New Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises Certificate Program AnnouncedSDSU Global Campus and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) will offer a new online certificate in Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises (CTTE), with classes beginning...
AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of DirectorsDue to regular term expirations and an internal redistribution of AIANTA’s regions, the association is looking to fill nine vacant leadership positions. AIANTA’s Nominating Committee is leading the recruitment, with Mary...
AIANTA Applauds Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill
AIANTA Applauds Senate Passage of Infrastructure BillLegislation calls for $550 billion in upgrades to airports, roads, bridges, ports and other infrastructure widely required by a healthy visitor industry.ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (August 12, 2021) — The American...
AIANTA To Showcase Economic Importance of Cultural Heritage Tourism at RES 2021
AIANTA To Showcase Economic Importance of Cultural Heritage Tourism at RES 2021 AIANTA CEO Sherry L. Rupert will attend the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las Vegas, NevadaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (July 8, 2021) - As tribes and Native-owned...
AIANTA Announces Second Tourism Marketing Workshop for Tribes Along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
AIANTA Announces Second Tourism Marketing Workshop for Tribes Along the Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailIn partnership with the National Park Service, Visit Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, AIANTA has launched the second in a series of free tourism...
What’s New in Indian Country Tourism
What’s New in Indian Country Tourism (Winter 2022)Cultural Centers & Museums || Destinations, Tribes & Tribal Culture || Parks & Public Lands || Restaurants & Eateries || Tours, Cruises & Attractions || Hotels, Resorts &...
AIANTA Launches Tourism Marketing Workshop for Tribes Along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
AIANTA Launches Tourism Marketing Workshop for Tribes Along the Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailIn an agreement with the National Park Service, AIANTA has launched the first in a series of free tourism marketing workshops to take place at the Wildhorse Casino...
Culture Bearers Otis Halfmoon and Allen Pinkham, Sr. to Share Tribal Perspectives of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Culture Bearers Otis Halfmoon and Allen Pinkham, Sr. to Share Tribal Perspectives of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Otis Halfmoon Nez Perce, retired National Park Service interpreter, and Allen Pinkham, Sr., former chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe will...
Rupert to Testify at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
AIANTA CEO Sherry L. Rupert to Testify on Economic Importance of Tribal Tourism at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight HearingRupert, who heads the national association dedicated to advancing tourism in tribal communities, will submit testimony on the vital...
Indian Country Anticipates Increase in Tourism for 2021
Indian Country Tourism Anticipates Tourism Increase for 2021Nearly 70% of respondents believe tourism to Indian Country will increase somewhat or greatly in the coming year, according to AIANTA’s State of Indian Country Tourism survey.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
AIANTA to Develop Travel Guide Along Anza Trail
AIANTA to Develop Travel Guide, Indigenous Place Names Map Chronicling Tribal Stories Along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailIn an agreement with the National Park Service, AIANTA is developing a travel guide and Indigenous place names map of the...
AIANTA Announces New Partnership with Leave No Trace
AIANTA Announces New Partnership with Leave No TraceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (April 15, 2021) - The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have announced a new partnership that...
Hospitality Industry Leaders to Highlight AIANTA’s Go International Workshop
Hospitality Industry Leaders to Highlight AIANTA’s Go International WorkshopHospitality industry’s leading voices will be lending their expertise to Go International, an annual, hands-on workshop designed to guide tribal tourism enterprises through conceptualizing and...
AIANTA Forms Partnership with NATOW, Tribal Nations of Wisconsin
AIANTA Forms Unprecedented Partnership with NATOW, 11 Tribal Nations of WisconsinNative American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) will underwrite AIANTA membership dues for each of the 11 tribal nations that call Wisconsin home.ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (March 16, 2021)...
AIANTA Introduces New Tribal Relations & Outreach Department
AIANTA Introduces New Tribal Relations & Outreach DepartmentLong-term AIANTA employee Gail Chehak will head the new department which is charged with identifying and cultivating strategic organizational partnerships.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO...
AIANTA Launches Tourism Sentiment Survey
AIANTA Launches Tourism Sentiment SurveyThe survey will measure Indian Country’s confidence in the growth of visitor industry for the coming year.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (February 12, 2021) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association...
AIANTA CEO Appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
AIANTA CEO Appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory CouncilThe advisory panel will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote sustainable recreation and tourism within the National Marine Sanctuary System.FOR...
AIANTA CEO to Curate GoUSA TV’s ‘Native Voices’ Playlist
AIANTA CEO to Curate GoUSA TV’s “Native Voices” PlaylistAIANTA CEO Sherry L. Rupert will curate the “Native Voices” playlist at GoUSA TV, the streaming entertainment platform operated by BrandUSA, the nation’s travel marketing organization.AIANTA CEO, Sherry L....
Contact Us
As the only national organization dedicated to advancing Indian Country tourism across the United States, AIANTA believes in the power of tribal storytelling through tourism.
For all media inquiries, please email Liz Slobodian at Liz@shipwrightcommunications.com
Downloads:
- About AIANTA (our Storybook)
- Discover Native America (magazine)
- Press Release: Who is AIANTA
- Press Release: American Indian Tourism Conference
- AIANTA logo
- travel (download to include region descriptions and one-pager)
- Photos (regional photos from NativeAmerica.travel media kit and other AIANTA photos)
- For more news, click here.
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Press Releases
As the only national organization dedicated to advancing Indian Country tourism across the United States, AIANTA believes in the power of tribal storytelling through tourism.
For all media inquiries, email info@aianta.org
Living and Creating in an Inspirational setting: Artist Residency programs
Living and Creating in an Inspirational Setting: Artist Residency Programs Living and Creating in an Inspirational Setting: Artist Residency Programs June 13, 2023; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Artist residencies provide artists and creative professionals the time, space and...
Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Breaks Record & Showcases Cultural Diversity of U.S. Tourism with #DiscoverNativeAmerica
Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Breaks Record & Showcases Cultural Diversity of U.S. Tourism with #DiscoverNativeAmericaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tribal Row Returns to IPW 2023; American Indian...
AIANTA Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Tourism
AIANTA Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage TourismFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as theLeader in Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Tourism During U.S....
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts Annual “Go International” Training Conference in Albuquerque Advancing...
The U.S.F.S. and AIANTA Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act Grants
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 22 NATIVE Act...
2023 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association partners with Bureau of Land Management for 2023 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association partners with Bureau of Land Management for 2023 Nevada Tribal...
2023 Women Leaders in Tourism
Women’s History Month 2023 Native American Women Leaders in Cultural Heritage Tourism Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. The American...
Request for Proposal for Website Redesign
Request for Proposal for Website Redesign Summary AIANTA is looking to refresh its destination website NativeAmerica.travel. The goals for the redesign will meet the following goals: Goal 1: Update the site to create greater awareness of Native tourism and...
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.
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.
Contact Us
As the only national organization dedicated to advancing Indian Country tourism across the United States, AIANTA believes in the power of tribal storytelling through tourism.
For all media inquiries, email info@aianta.org
Downloads:
- About AIANTA (our Storybook)
- Discover Native America (magazine)
- Press Release: Who is AIANTA
- Press Release: American Indian Tourism Conference
- AIANTA FAQ
- AIANTA logo
- travel (download to include region descriptions and one-pager)
- Photos (regional photos from NativeAmerica.travel media kit and other AIANTA photos)
- For more news, click here.
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Tulalip Canoe Journey 2007
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Native American Agriculture Fund
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Bureau of Land Management
National Endowment of the Arts
National Park Service
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