2026 AIT Regional Input Survey

The American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) is collecting anonymous input from Native Nations and communities in each region to inform our programs, training, and technical assistance. Your responses will help pinpoint opportunities and challenges affecting Indigenous tourism assets. All data will be aggregated to guide regional meetings, programming, and future priorities, with no personal information collected.

Estimated time to complete the survey: Approximately 10 minutes.

Region (Demographic)

Which region are you based in? *

For reference, please view the AIT Regions map here: https://americanindigenoustourism.org/who-we-are/

Affiliation Type (Demographic)

If you selected “Other,” please specify your affiliation:

Familiarity with the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT)

How familiar are you with AIT and its programs? *

Very familiar Somewhat familiar Slightly familiar Not familiar

Please share any additional AIT programs or initiatives you are aware of, or how you’ve engaged with them:

Engagement Level

Have you participated in any AIT programs or activities in the past? *

Yes No Not sure

Challenges / Barriers

What are the biggest challenges or barriers you currently face related to Indigenous tourism in your region? *

Funding Tribal leadership support State support Capacity Gaps Education / Training Workforce Marketing Transportation

Please describe any additional challenges or provide more details:

Capacity Gaps

Which areas do you feel need the most support? Enter 1, 2, or 3 next to your top three priorities only (1 = highest priority). Leave all others blank.

	1	2	3
Product or Experience Development
Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities
Planning for Financial Sustainability
Visitor Experience & Hospitality
Marketing and Promotion
Infrastructure (roads, power, water)
Cultural Preservation and Presentation
Environmental Protection & Restoration for Recreation Use
Workforce Development
Travel Trade Readiness
Website Development / Enhancements
Other (please specify)

Other priority area (please specify)

If AIT could deliver one thing in the next 12 months to help your region, what should it be?

When seeking support, sponsorships, or donations for your work, where do you typically look first? (Select all that apply) *

Tribal or community partners Local or regional businesses Foundations or grantmaking organizations Government or tourism entities Individual donors or supporters We do not typically seek donations Other (please specify)

Other support source (please specify)

Opportunities

What funding opportunities do you see for strengthening Indigenous tourism in your region? *

Foundations that support economic and cultural development Corporations that may support tourism projects State and local tourism offices State and local economic development programs Federal funding programs (e.g., Administration for Native Americans, Economic Development Administration, Office of Indian Economic Development) Partnerships with other organizations Arts and cultural organizations Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Other (please specify)

Regional Meeting

What would make a regional meeting most valuable for you? (Select all that apply) *

Peer networking Training or workshops Sharing best practices Connecting with travel trade or partners Learning about funding opportunities Direct feedback to AIT leadership Other (please specify)

Other regional meeting priority or activity (please specify)

Personal

Would you be interested in volunteering or contributing your time or expertise to support AIT programs or events? *

Yes Maybe/I’d like more information No Not sure

Is there any additional input you would like AIT to consider for future regional meetings or programs?

This information helps AIT better understand your needs and identify opportunities for support and collaboration.

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