AIANTA: The Rupert Report

The Rupert Report

From the Desk of AIANTA's CEO

March 21, 2022

Go International 2019

AIANTA Highlights for the Coming Week

Take a Look at Our Amazing Go International Speakers

April 19-20, 2022

AIANTA’s annual two-day Go International is just one month away! We've confirmed some amazing speakers, including

Kate Anderson (Citizen Potawatomi), Director of Public Relations; Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Jeri Clausing, Co-Founder; Travel Essentials
Anina Grasso, Director of Travel Experiences Development; Destination America
Richard Launder, President and CEO, Destination America
Patty Talahongva (Hopi), Senior Correspondent, ICT (Indian Country Today)
Indalecio Vallejos, Director, New Mexico; U.S. Commercial Service

All our speakers will bring actionable tips and advice on attracting international travelers, building group business and working with the media. The two-day event concludes with a hands-on workshop where you will pitch your tourism product to an industry tour operator and get practical advice on what they are and aren't looking for in their Indigenous tourism partners.

Thanks to Our Go International Sponsors

AIANTA extends a warm thanks to Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation and Isleta Resort & Casino for sponsoring this event! Additional sponsorships are still available so please contact us if you're interested.

Why Sponsor Go International?

Join AIANTA at IPW

AIANTA will be returning to IPW this year and we're bringing our Native tourism partners with us. IPW is a global tourism tradeshow that attracts travel buyers and international media from around the world and takes place in Orlando, Florida, June 5-8, 2022.

There are still a few spaces remaining if you'd like to join us in showcasing your Native destination or business to the world.

Join AIANTA at IPW

AIANTA is Now HIring

AIANTA is seeking two energetic, well-organized self-starters to serve in the following positions:

Agritourism Specialist, Native Product and Program

Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2022

Information Specialist

Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2022

Apply Now

I'm Presenting the Opening Keynote Speech at the Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference in Sitka, Alaska

March 29-31, 2022

I'm thrilled to be presenting the opening keynote speech at the Heritage and Cultural Tourism Conference in Sitka, Alaska. The conference, organized by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida, takes place March 29-31, 2022 at Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka, Alaska. I'll be speaking on the Economic Impacts Cultural Tourism Brings to the U.S. I hope to see you there!

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America250 is Seeking Native Input

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

As the U.S. approaches the 250th (semi-quincentennial) anniversary of its formation as a united nation, the America250 Foundation is seeking Native input on what the commemoration should look like. America250 is seeking Native American, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native participation for its first-ever Tribal Advisory Group Meeting, held via Zoom, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). Learn more about the America250 Tribal Partnerships effort.

The advisory group and event are hosted by America250 and are not part of an AIANTA program. Questions and input should be sent to America250 directly.