AIANTA Visitor Outreach Program
Since 2007, AIANTA has been showcasing Indian Country tourism on a global stage by establishing a presence at the world’s leading travel trade shows, including Showcase USA-Italy, ITB (Germany). IPW, Brand USA Travel Week, NTA Travel Exchange and World Travel Market (London).
International Outreach
Since AIANTA first entered the international market, overseas tourism to Indian Country has nearly tripled, growing from 693,000 travelers in 2007 to nearly 2 million visitors in 2018.
Join AIANTA at Key Tourism Trade Shows
Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism enterprises looking to attract more visitors to their destinations have the opportunity to join AIANTA in building a presence in some of the most important tourism markets around the world.
For maximum exposure, join AIANTA in person at these showcases and enjoy a substantial savings over attending as an individual entity.
Go West Summit
February 14 – 18, 2022
Reno, Nevada
The Summit provides the international and U.S.-based receptive tour operators a venue to meet with suppliers from the America West to generate tourism business into the Western United States.
Exhibitor Fee: TBD
IPW 2022
Orlando, Florida
June 4 – 8, 2022
At this global showcase of American travel destinations, produced by the U.S. Travel Association, exhibitors connect with travel buyers and media from more than 70 countries.
In 2019, AIANTA introduced the first-ever tribal row at IPW, creating a central location for tourism professionals interested in obtaining more information about tourism to Indian Country.
Co-Exhibitor Fee: TBD
Showcase USA – Italy
March 5 – 8, 2022
Cernobbio on Lake of Como (Northern Italy)
The annual Showcase USA-Italy, organized by U.S. Commercial Service and Visit USA Association Italy, is an ideal event for new-to-market tribal enterprises. Exhibitors have the chance to meet with major Italian tour operators and travel media in pre-scheduled appointments.
Exhibitor Fee: TBD
Technical Assistance
To learn more about global marketing, including targeting tour operators and the travel trade, join us for Go International, a two-day (virtual) training designed to guide tribal enterprises and businesses in conceptualizing and developing their tourism product.
More Information
For more information, contact Maureen Chavez, Visitor Outreach Manager at mchavez@aianta.org.
A Warm Thank You to Our Partners
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Native American Agriculture Fund
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
NativeAmerica.Travel
Education & Training
Technical assistance and training is the heartbeat of our work at AIANTA. We provide general and tailored technical assistance, training and education in a variety of ways.
International Outreach
AIANTA plays a critical role in supporting the National Travel and Tourism Strategy to bring more visitors to the United States, especially in our participation at trade shows internationally and domestically, to promote tourism in Indian Country.
Membership
Through AIANTA membership, tribes, the tourism industry and other partners form a dynamic network of shared experiences, resources and support.
