American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Information

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Mission: To define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism that honors traditions and values. About: Founded in 1998, AIANTA was established by tribes for tribes to address inequities in the tourism system. Governed by an all-Native board of directors, AIANTA serves as a united voice for the $14 billion Native hospitality sector. AIANTA’s priorities are 1) to provide technical assistance and training, research, and publications to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities engaged in tourism and hospitality; 2) to facilitate conversations with the Native communities, federal agencies, non-profit associations, and elected officials on the economic and cultural importance of a healthy hospitality industry; 3) to highlight the importance of visiting authentic Native destinations, including cultural, heritage, historic, and artistic sites; and 4) to generate awareness, interest and demand for these destinations with domestic and international travelers, the travel trade and the media. To learn more, please visit www.aianta.org. For current updates, follow us on Facebook (@American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)), Instagram (@aianta_official) and Twitter (@OfficialAIANTA). Contact information: info@aianta.org