Penny Peters, SRMT Tourism Manager Honored by AIANTA

Every March, designated Women's History Month by Presidential proclamation, American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) recognizes some of the leading Native American women who are dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism.

This year, Akwesasne Travel's very own, Penny Peters is recognized for her hard work and dedication to building Akwesasne's tourism economy.

Penny works with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe as the Tourism Industry Development Manager. "I love seeing how cultural tourism can revitalize and strengthen the continuation of traditions for the next seven generations," said Penny on her appointment to the Board of Directors for the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).