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National Photo Contest Launched to Honor Upcoming 150th Anniversary of the Historic Nez Perce Flight of 1877
Aug 18, 2026 · original
$2,000+ in Cash Prizes Awarded for Images Capturing the Living Culture, History, and Landscapes of the 1,170-Mile Trail CARSON CITY, Nev. (August 18, 2026) – In anticipation of the 2027 Sesquicentennial Commemoration, the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT), in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, has launched a national photography competition honoring the 150th anniversary of the 1877 Flight of the nimíipuu (Nez Perce). The contest, titled “Honoring 150 Years of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877 Through Photography,” invites both amateur and professional photographers (ages 18+) to capture the living cultures, historic sites, and striking landscapes along the 1,170-mile Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail. “This contest is about more than photography,” said Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe), CEO of the American Indigenous Tourism Association. “It is an oppor
AIT Seeks New Board Members for Board of Directors
Jul 9, 2026 · original
AIT is looking to fill six vacant leadership positions for its board of directors across the regions of Central California, Central Plains, Great Basin, Southeast Alaska, Southern California, and Southwest CARSON CITY, N.V. (July 9, 2026) – The American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States and its territories, is seeking qualified candidates for six open leadership positions on its Board of Directors. With representation from throughout Native Nations and communities, the AIT Board of Directors guides the organization’s work towards the association’s mission: to “define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indigenous tourism that honors traditions and values.” “We are seeking active, engaged Indigenous leaders to join the AIT Board of Directors,” sa
The American Indigenous Tourism Association Returns to IPW 2026 as Travelers Continue to Seek Authentic Indigenous Experiences in the U.S.
May 21, 2026 · original
Indigenous exhibitors join AIT to showcase cultural diversity of U.S. Tourism with #DestinationNativeAmerica at the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the U.S. CARSON CITY, Nev. (May 21, 2026) – The American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) returned to the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 17-21, showcasing cultural diversity of Indigenous communities across the United States. AIT’s presence at the premier international marketplace for U.S. travel has significantly amplified the visibility of authentic Indigenous tourism experiences, fostering crucial connections and paving the way for increased economic development in Native Nations and communities. IPW remains the essential platform for connecting Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs with the international travel market. By engaging directly with
American Indigenous Tourism Association Declares May 4 as Inaugural “American Indigenous Tourism Day”
May 4, 2026 · original
Defining the Foundation: AIT Launches Annual Celebration During National Travel & Tourism Week to Center Indigenous Voices Ahead of America250 CARSON CITY, N.V. (May 4, 2026) – The American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) – the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States and its territories – today officially declared May 4 as the inaugural American Indigenous Tourism Day. Launching on the opening business day of National Travel & Tourism Week 2026, this event marks a shift in the American travel industry – one that formally recognizes Indigenous leadership and economic contributions as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, America250. While the industry celebrates the $1.3 trillion U.S. travel economy and highlights the breadth of experiences across the U.S. this week, AIT is bringing i
American Indigenous Tourism Association Announces 2026 Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards; Call for Nominations Opens for 28th Annual Conference in Tulalip, Washington
Apr 23, 2026 · original
CARSON CITY, N.V. (April 23, 2026) – Recognizing the significant $11.6 billion annual contribution of American Indigenous tourism firms to the U.S. economy, the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) is now accepting submissions for the esteemed Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in travel and cultural tourism across nine distinct categories. The 2026 recipients will be formally honored during the Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington, as part of the 28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC). Building upon the dynamic evolution of the industry, the American Indigenous Tourism Association continues to highlight excellence in the following categories: Indigenous Destination of the Year: Honoring U.S. Indigenous destinations that drive economic growth an
Registration Now Open for the 28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Apr 14, 2026 · original
AITC, scheduled for October 19-22, 2026, at Tulalip Resort Casino, is organized by the American Indigenous Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of The Tulalip Tribes in Tulalip, Washington CARSON CITY, N.V. (April 14, 2026) – Registration is now open for the 28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), which will be held on the tribal homelands of The Tulalip Tribes, October 19-22, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. The event is organized by the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT). AIT, the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, will celebrate 28 years as the leader in Indigenous tourism. Each year, the AITC attracts more than 300 attendees for second-to-none networking opportunities, high-level keynote sessions, and informative b
American Indigenous Tourism Association Takes 10th Annual “Go International” Training Virtual to Expand Global Reach for Native Nations
Mar 24, 2026 · original
New digital format removes travel barriers, empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to tap into the $11.6 billion hospitality sector from any community in the U.S. CARSON CITY, N.V. (March 24, 2026) – the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) – the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States and its territories, today announced that its signature Go International training workshop will transition to a 100% virtual format for its 10th anniversary on April 21-22, 2026. The move to virtual-only is a strategic shift designed to remove travel barriers, making world-class international market training accessible to every Indigenous-owned business, from Alaska Native villages to Native Hawaiian organizations and Tribal Nations across the continental U.S. This signature event was designed to introduce
American Indigenous Tourism Association Reclaims the Mother Road: Spearheading the “Indigenous Roots of Route 66” for 2026 Centennial
Mar 10, 2026 · original
The National Nonprofit Centers Indigenous Voices for Route 66 Centennial with New Digital Tools and Global Guidebook CARSON CITY, N.V. (March 10, 2026) – As the United States prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) – the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States and its territories, is leading a national movement to shift the spotlight toward the highway’s deep Indigenous origins. By partnering with the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, AIT is ensuring that the “Mother Road” is recognized not just as a 20th-century icon, but as a corridor built upon ancient Indigenous trade routes that traverse the ancestral homelands of more than 25 Tribal Nations. For decades, the Route 66 narrative was dominated by neon diners and roadside attra
Destinations International, ITAC and the American Indigenous Tourism Association Publish Indigenous-Led Tourism Partnership Toolkit
Feb 18, 2026 · original
New resource launched at the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton to guide respectful, Indigenous-led tourism partnerships Treaty 6 Territory, home to many Nations including, Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Sioux and Métis People (Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton, AB) (Feb. 18, 2026) – Destinations International (DI), in collaboration with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and the American Indigenous Tourism Association, today announced the publication of the Indigenous-Led Tourism Partnership Toolkit , unveiled during the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. The comprehensive resource, produced with support from the Destinations International Foundation, is designed to guide destination organizations in building respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities and advancing tourism systems that
American Indigenous Tourism Association Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
Jan 7, 2026 · original
Sondra Corbitt (United Houma Nation) and Stacey LaCompte (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) join the American Indigenous Tourism Association Board of Directors; Travis Owens (Cherokee Nation) to continue as President and Charlene Virgilio (Penobscot Nation) elected Vice President as the national nonprofit continues transforming the tourism industry CARSON CITY, N.V. (January 7, 2026) – The American Indigenous Tourism Association , the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, is pleased to announce its newly elected board members who have joined the board of directors as the national nonprofit continues to usher in a new era of Indigenous tourism and the $11.6 billion Indigenous hospitality sector. The association’s executive committee will continue to be led this year by President Travis Owens (Cherok

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