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American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association

About AIANTA

For nearly two decades, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has served as the national voice for American Indian nations engaged in cultural tourism. In addition to serving as the voice for Indian Country tourism, AIANTA provides technical assistance and training to Tribal nations and Native-owned enterprises engaged in tourism, hospitality and recreation.

Our Mission

To define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism that honors traditions and values.

What We Do

Education & Training
Education is the heartbeat of our work at AIANTA.

  • Go International: This two-day training held every January introduces Tribes and tribal businesses to the international tourism market.
  • The American Indian Tourism Conference: In partnership with a tribal organization, AIANTA hosts the only national conference dedicated to Indian Country tourism every September.
  • Cultural Heritage Tourism Certificate Program: Every fall, in partnership with the George Washington University, AIANTA presents an online certificate program, designed to help tourism professionals and tribal planners hone their cultural tourism skills.

Visitor Outreach
AIANTA oversees an extensive global outreach program.

  • Information Gathering Sessions: To continue to identify, advocate for and provide the training needs to support the growth of Indian Country tourism, AIANTA is organizing a series of formal listening sessions and information gathering sessions around the country.
  • Domestic Trade Shows: AIANTA maintains a robust presence at the top Native association trade shows around the country, including the National Indian Gaming Association, the National Congress of American Indians, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and many more.
  • International Marketing: AIANTA’s international outreach efforts include attendance at key shows in the U.K., Germany and Italy, including Brand USA Travel Week, Showcase USA Italy, ITB–Berlin, as well as the U.S. Travel Association’s international trade show, IPW.

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Sep 05, 2024
Full time
EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
$55,000 - $70,000 yearly
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Remote
Job Description: The Education Support Specialist collaborates closely with the Community Navigator Project Team and Education and Business Development Team to play a pivotal role in supporting AIANTA's Community Navigator programming efforts. This multifaceted position involves supporting initiatives that build capacity for increased access and sustainable participation in federal funding opportunities with a wide variety of new and existing Forest Service programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians engaged in cultural and recreational tourism programming and initiatives on and adjacent to Native lands. Through the planning, organization, and execution of educational activities, this position’s responsibilities encompass contributing to program, curriculum, and training development and supporting the active engagement of tribes, tribal businesses, and members in AIANTA's Community Navigator project and broader training opportunities. The Education Support...
Sep 05, 2024
Full time
RESEARCH & OUTREACH PROGRAM MANAGER
$70,000 - $85,000 yearly
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Remote
Job Description: The Research & Outreach Program Manager is responsible for identifying and cultivating partnerships with tribes, tribal businesses, federal and state partners and the tourism industry to help develop and promote Indigenous tourism. This multifaceted position involves strategic planning for outreach to increase access and sustainable participation in state and federal state programs and funding opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians engaged in cultural and recreational tourism programming and initiatives on and adjacent to Native lands. Research and information gathering are critical responsibilities of this position. The Research & Outreach Program Manager’s responsibilities include supervisory duties, implementing and overseeing a program budget and creating and meeting specific departmental goals. This position supports AIANTA’s program areas, including the USFS Community Navigator initiative. Qualifications: The ideal...
Sep 05, 2024
Full time
Community Navigator Project Director
$80,000 - $96,000 yearly
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Remote
The Community Navigator Project Director will work collaboratively with the USFS Community Navigator initiative to establish and launch a program within AIANTA to serve Native Nations and communities to support initiatives that build capacity for increased access and sustainable participation in funding opportunities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to address climate change and wildfire risks through healthy forestry practices. The Director will work with the USFS and community partners to support program development and implementation. The Director is responsible for ensuring the project is developed and deliverables are met based on budget and project timeline. This position demands an experienced leader adept at managing project staff and ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget. The Director reports directly to the CEO. The Community Navigator Project Director will spearhead the development of AIANTA's...