AIANTA: The Rupert Report

The Rupert Report

From the Desk of AIANTA's CEO

February 7, 2022

AIANTA at IPW In Anaheim, California in 2019

AIANTA Highlights for the Coming Week

AIANTA Will be Attending the Marketing Outlook Forum

I'm excited to announce I'll be attending the Travel & Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Marketing Outlook Forum (MOF) in Bethesda, Maryland this week. I'm looking forward to networking with other destination marketing executives as we discuss blending marketing strategy with data, insights and tools that inform and drive marketing decisions.

By the way, if you haven't already seen it, please take a look at AIANTA's new Indian Country Tourism Research and Data page, which chronicles the impact of Native-owned tourism businesses and so much more.

Marketing Outlook Forum

Deadline Extended: Renew Your AIANTA Membership

February 28, 2022

AIANTA has a few of our proprietary Apache dancer thumb drives remaining so we are extending our membership renewal deadline.

If you join AIANTA or renew your membership by February 28, 2022, you can still receive a thumb drive.

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RAVING Next Conference

February 10, 2022

I will be speaking on "Leveraging History and Culture to Create a Brand – The Art of Telling Stories" on a virtual platform at this year's RAVING Next Conference, focusing on Indian Gaming Analytics and Marketing. Tune in from wherever you may be, as this event has gone virtual for 2022.

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AIANTA is Now Hiring for Two Positions

AIANTA is seeking energetic, responsible and highly-motivated individuals to serve in the following two positions:

Content & Social Media Coordinator

Education & Visitor Outreach Specialist

Hurry! The deadline to apply for both positions is Friday, February 18 at 5 p.m. (Mountain)

SDSU Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises Continues

March 14 - May 8, 2022 (Level 2)

AIANTA's partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU) continues for Level 2 of the online Certificate in Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises (“CTTE”).

You do NOT have to complete Level 1 to enroll in Level 2

The for-credit certificate, offered through SDSU Global Campus and developed by the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program, explores strategies for marketing, financing and assessment related to cultural heritage tourism.

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