Transportation Infrastructure and Planning for Tribal Economic Development, Trade & Tourism

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1 Transportation Infrastructure and Planning for Tribal Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Presented by: Camille L. Ferguson, AIANTA Executive Director And Edward Hall III, BIA Transportation Coordinator & Tourism Specialist 2015 Northwest Regional TTA & BIA Symposium Portland, Oregon Wednesday March 18, 2015

2 In the beginning The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 included language (effective through Map-21) to provide assistance to develop tourism recreational travel to American Indian tribal governments : Sec Education and Training program

3 BIA Division of Transportation To carry out the Section 326 mandate, BIA-DOT has assumed a unique responsibility to American Indian nations by creating capacity building opportunities and assistance so that tribes can fully participate in the tourism industry. BIA-DOT has provided BIA leadership for inter-agency tourism initiatives and task forces, such as the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial of America s Civil War, for numerous MOUs with private partners, such as the Western States Tourism Policy Council, Southeast States Tourism Society and National Geographic Geotourism, and for the 2012 Department of the Interior MOU with AIANTA. BIA-DOT brought tribal tourism issues to the National Academy of Science s Transportation Research Board (TRB) in 1993 and tribal participation to the 1995 White House Conference on Tourism. Three years later, BIA-DOT and tribal tourism leaders from across the country produced the first American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) in Albuquerque, NM.

4 Formation of AIANTA BIA-DOT leadership and collaboration led to formation of AIANTA in The association attained 501c3 status in National Offices located in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque New Mexico

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

6 AIANTA is a respected national Native leadership association with representatives from six regions across the U.S. Alaska, Pacific, Southwest, Plains, Midwest and Eastern, including tribal tourism businesses, enterprises, individuals and governments.

7 AIANTA/BIA Cooperative Agreement The relationship between BIA and AIANTA for tourism development services to tribes continues to evolve. In 2010 AIANTA and BIA signed a cooperative agreement to continue providing tribal tourism education, training and other services, with funding provided by BIA-DOT under ISTEA. Cooperative agreement funding to AIANTA in 2012 was $1.3 million, $825,000 in 2013, and $900,000 for AIANTA received $500,000 to date in 2015.

8 Under the Cooperative Agreement AIANTA provides the following programs: Expand Tribal Tourism Education and Training Research and Develop Tribal Tourism Resources Develop International Tribal Tourism Outreach Form and Nurture Partnerships Raise Public Awareness

9 AIANTA also actively collaborates with many public and private partners U.S. Department of the Interior BRAND USA TAUCK Tours, Inc. National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center National Geotourism Council/National Geographic Society Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP The George Washington University Southeast Tourism Society U.S. Department of Commerce

10 U.S. Tourism & Indian Country 69.8 Million International Visitors*(2013) $180.7 Billion in Revenue * 1.2 Million Jobs * Fun fact: Direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. averaged $2.4 billion a day, $101.4 million an hour, $1.7 million a minute and $28,154 a second. America s #1 Service Export * Data obtained from our office as the U.S. Department of Commerce, Industry & Analysis, National Travel & Tourism Office, March 2014 U.S. Travel Answer Sheet, U.S. Travel Association, March 2013

11 National Travel & Tourism Strategy Reauthorization Promote the United States. Enable and enhance travel and tourism to and within the U.S. Provide world-class customer service and visitor experience. Coordinate across government Conduct research and measure results.

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13 Coordinating Transportation Planning for Tourism in Indian Country Without transportation there is no tourism Without tourism there is no ablility to participate in economic and social growth

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17 Current and Future Projects Tribal Interpretation on Route 66 State-of-art Destinations Website Increased International Outreach 2015 China & Italy Regional Workshops and Training NPS Desert View Tribal Interpretation Project Grand Canyon Online Tourism 101 Tribal Tourism Certificate and Degree Program Legacy Book on Indian Boarding Schools Online Tribal Booking Site (Extension of Destinations Website)

18 AIANTA is dedicated to the development of an American Indian tourism industry that promotes the authenticity of our cultural presentations and history.

19 American Indian Tourism Conference Highlighted Training Topics: Tribal Tourism Business Development Tourism Best Practices Tourism Marketing Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers International Marketing Protection of Tribal Intellectual & Cultural Property Tapping Federal Resources

20 Join the Supporters for Permanent Tourism Program National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Governors' Interstate Indian Council Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes National Caucus of Native American State Legislators (Pending) St Croix (Pending) Your Name or Tribe Here

21 Supporters of the NATIVE Act U.S. Travel Association (USTA) American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA) Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Governor s Interstate Indian Council (GIIC selfsufficiency) Coalition of Large Land Based Tribes (COLT) Native American Contractors Association (NACA) Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission (KNAHC) Chickaloon Native Village of Alaska Intertribal Council on Nevada Inc. Nez Perce Tribe Native Village of Kasaan, Alaska

22 How To Participate and Support Tribal Tourism Join AIANTA Membership Corporate Tribal Business/Organization Tribal Enterprise State Tourism Program Individual Senior/ Student Be Featured in: AlANTA s social media Quarterly Tourism Newsletter Photo images to promote your tribe or destination Information on new tour programs in your community, village or reservation Support and Grow: Current and future grants and projects; Strong Indian Country tourism policy on infrastructure, education and technical assistance International marketing opportunities Online and regional tourism resources

23 We invite you to join the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association th Street NW Albuquerque, New Mexico Phone: Fax: American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)