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
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 24 NATIVE Act Grants
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 24 NATIVE Act GrantsSix recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for tourism infrastructure and capacity building in Native American communities ALBUQUERQUE,...
Indigenous Tourism Association Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-10 with its Top Indigenous Experiences List of 2025
Indigenous Tourism Association Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-10 with its Top Indigenous Experiences List of 2025American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association invites travelers to experience authentic storytelling and Indigenous heritage with...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts 9th Annual “Go International” Training Workshop in Albuquerque
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts 9th Annual “Go International” Training Workshop in Albuquerque Indigenous Tourism in the Global Marketplace ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 30, 2025) – Albuquerque-based national nonprofit American Indian Alaska Native...
AIANTA Launches Expanded Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards with New Categories; Submissions Open
AIANTA Launches Expanded Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards with New Categories; Submissions Open American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association adds five new categories to the Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards to be held on October 29, 2025 in Choctaw,...
New Travel Guide Welcomes Travelers to Unlock Tribal Experiences Along the Anza National Historic Trail
New Travel Guide Welcomes Travelers to Unlock Tribal Experiences Along the Anza National Historic Trail American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, National Park Service Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Program, Arizona Office of Tourism and Visit...
Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference AITC, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Travel Unity Partner to Promote Inclusive and Culturally Respectful Tourism
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Travel Unity Partner to Promote Inclusive and Culturally Respectful TourismNew memorandum of understanding aims to cultivate a more inclusive tourism industry ensuring Indigenous voices are amplified across the...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory BoardThe leading voice of the $15.7 billion Indigenous hospitality sector of travel and tourism in the U.S. continues to have a seat at the national tourism table...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Announces New Members to its Board of DirectorsMichelle Liberty (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) and Hanford McCloud (Nisqually Indian Tribe) join the AIANTA Board of Directors and Travis Owens...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trails Program Unveil California National Historic Trail Poster at Nevada Native Art Recognition Event
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trails Program Unveil California National Historic Trail Poster at Nevada Native Art Recognition Event Great Basin Desert Artist Cassandra Garback is...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Selects Awardees for Annual Excellence in Tourism Awards
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Selects Awardees for Annual Excellence in Tourism Awards Choctaw Cultural Center, Paragon Casino Resort, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, and Cheryl Trask of Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism are honored...
The Three Leading Global Indigenous Tourism Organizations Formally Launch Destination Original Indigenous Tourism
The Three Leading Global Indigenous Tourism Organizations Formally Launch Destination Original Indigenous Tourism American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and New Zealand Māori Tourism unite to formalize new...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 26 Years as the Leader in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Formalizes New Global Indigenous Tourism Partnership at 26th Annual Event
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 26 Years as the Leader in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Formalizes New Global Indigenous Tourism Partnership at 26th Annual EventAnnual American Indigenous Tourism Conference Kicks Off on Tribal...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Partners with the National Tour Association to Amplify Indigenous Destinations in the U.S.
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Partners with the National Tour Association to Amplify Indigenous Destinations in the U.S. Historic new partnership will help Indigenous destinations in the U.S. build awareness across NTA’s community of travel...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Launches Community Navigator Initiative Partnership with USDA Forest Service to Connect Indigenous Communities with Climate Resilience Resources
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Launches Community Navigator Initiative Partnership with USDA Forest Service to Connect Indigenous Communities with Climate Resilience Resources ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (September 10, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska...
AIANTA Seeks Board of Directors 2024
AIANTA Seeks New Board Members for Board of Directors AIANTA is looking to fill five vacant leadership positions for its board of directors across the central plains, northeast, northwest, Oklahoma and pacific northwest regionsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 11, 2024) – The...
FY 2024 USFS/AIANTA NATIVE Act Grant Process
Request for ProposalProject Name and DescriptionFY 2024 USFS/AIANTA NATIVE Act Request for Proposals (RFP)Tribal Projects and Initiatives on or Adjacent to U.S. Forest Service Managed Lands Contact PersonAriel Richardson, Office...
Indigenous Tourism Leader Debuts Collaborative Educational Travel Guide for Responsible Visitation to Native Nations and Communities During National Travel & Tourism Week May 19-25, 2024
Indigenous Tourism Leader Debuts Collaborative Educational Travel Guide for Responsible Visitation to Native Nations and Communities DuringNational Travel & Tourism Week May 19-25, 2024 American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and collaborative partner...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Returns to IPW 2024 & Introduces NativeAmerica.Travel Booking Platform as the $15.7 Billion Indigenous Tourism Industry Grows in the U.S.
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Returns to IPW 2024 & Introduces NativeAmerica.Travel Booking Platform as the $15.7 Billion Indigenous Tourism Industry Grows in the U.S. Indigenous exhibitors join AIANTA to showcase cultural diversity of U.S....
AIANTA Seeks Indigenous Hosts for Upcoming American Indigenous Tourism Conferences
AIANTA Seeks Indigenous Hosts for Upcoming American Indigenous Tourism Conferences AIANTA requests proposals for the 2026 and 2027 American Indigenous Tourism Conferences ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 22, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association...
Registration Now Open for the 26th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Registration Now Open for the 26th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference AITC, scheduled for October 28-31, 2024, at Paragon Casino Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors The leading voice of the $15.7 billion Indigenous hospitality sector of travel and tourism in the U.S. continues to have a seat at the national tourism...
The Office of Indian Economic Development and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Award Recipients for FY24 NATIVE Act Capacity Building Grants
The Office of Indian Economic Development and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Award Recipients for FY24 NATIVE Act Capacity Building Grants Five recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for capacity building support to enhance and expand...
The U.S. Forest Service and AIANTA Select Recipients for FY 23 NATIVE Act Grants
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 23 NATIVE Act Grants Six recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for tourism infrastructure and capacity building in Native American communities ALBUQUERQUE,...
FY 2024 OIED/AIANTA NATIVE Act Capacity Building Grants Request for Proposals (RFP)
FY 2024 OIED/AIANTA NATIVE Act Tourism Capacity Building Grants Request for Proposals (RFP) DEADLINE EXTENDED NOW DUE JANUARY 16, 2024 Company NameAmerican Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Inc. (AIANTA) Address6000 Uptown Blvd. NE Ste. 150Albuquerque, NM...
15 Cultural Protocols to Know Before You Visit Native Homelands in the U.S.
Kicking off National Native American Heritage Month in November, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States,...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Partners with International Inbound Travel Association to Grow International Visitation to Native Nations’ Destinations and Properties
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Partners with International Inbound Travel Association to Grow International Visitation to Native Nations’ Destinations and PropertiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Selects Awardees for Annual Excellence in Tourism Awards
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Announces Historic Name Change of National Conference at 25th Annual EventFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Announces Historic Name Change of National Conference at 25th Annual Event
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Celebrates 25 Years as the Leader in Cultural Heritage Tourism and Announces Historic Name Change of National Conference at 25th Annual EventFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism...
AIANTA Partners with U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration to Enhance U.S. Global Competitiveness
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Partners with U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration to Enhance U.S. Global CompetitivenessHistoric new memorandum of agreement will help Native American U.S. destinations and firms grow their...
Registration Now Open for the 25th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference
Registration Now Open for the 25th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Now Open for the 25th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference AITC, scheduled for October 2-5, 2023, at Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant is organized...
AIANTA Seeks Seven New Members for Board of Directors
AIANTA Seeks New Members for Board of DirectorsAIANTA is looking to fill seven 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...
FY 2023 USFS/AIANTA NATIVE Act Request for Proposals (RFP)
Request for ProposalProject Name and DescriptionNATIVE ActTribal Projects and Initiatives on or Adjacent to U.S. Forest Service Managed Lands Company NameAmerican Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Inc. (AIANTA) Address6000 Uptown Blvd. NE Ste. 150Albuquerque,...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Alaska Native Heritage Center Partner for Sustainable Tribal Tourism Development in Alaska
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Alaska Native Heritage Center Partner for Sustainable Tribal Tourism Development in AlaskaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association andAlaska Native Heritage Center Partner for...
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...
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 Conference AITC, 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...
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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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
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 24 NATIVE Act Grants
The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 24 NATIVE Act GrantsSix recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for tourism infrastructure and capacity building in Native American communities ALBUQUERQUE,...
Indigenous Tourism Association Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-10 with its Top Indigenous Experiences List of 2025
Indigenous Tourism Association Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-10 with its Top Indigenous Experiences List of 2025American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association invites travelers to experience authentic storytelling and Indigenous heritage with...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts 9th Annual “Go International” Training Workshop in Albuquerque
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Hosts 9th Annual “Go International” Training Workshop in Albuquerque Indigenous Tourism in the Global Marketplace ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 30, 2025) – Albuquerque-based national nonprofit American Indian Alaska Native...
AIANTA Launches Expanded Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards with New Categories; Submissions Open
AIANTA Launches Expanded Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards with New Categories; Submissions Open American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association adds five new categories to the Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards to be held on October 29, 2025 in Choctaw,...
New Travel Guide Welcomes Travelers to Unlock Tribal Experiences Along the Anza National Historic Trail
New Travel Guide Welcomes Travelers to Unlock Tribal Experiences Along the Anza National Historic Trail American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, National Park Service Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Program, Arizona Office of Tourism and Visit...
Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference AITC, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Travel Unity Partner to Promote Inclusive and Culturally Respectful Tourism
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Travel Unity Partner to Promote Inclusive and Culturally Respectful TourismNew memorandum of understanding aims to cultivate a more inclusive tourism industry ensuring Indigenous voices are amplified across the...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory BoardThe leading voice of the $15.7 billion Indigenous hospitality sector of travel and tourism in the U.S. continues to have a seat at the national tourism table...
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Announces New Members to its Board of DirectorsMichelle Liberty (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) and Hanford McCloud (Nisqually Indian Tribe) join the AIANTA Board of Directors and Travis Owens...
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trails Program Unveil California National Historic Trail Poster at Nevada Native Art Recognition Event
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trails Program Unveil California National Historic Trail Poster at Nevada Native Art Recognition Event Great Basin Desert Artist Cassandra Garback is...
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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