USTOA News

USTOA In Travel Pulse

Published June 5, 2019
Travelers Can Still Visit Cuba, Here’s How

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published May 28, 2019
Harrison Greenbaum Partners With USTOA to Debut Video Series

USTOA in Travel Pulse

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Highlight Colorful Itineraries

USTOA in Travel Market Report

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Predict Rapid Recovery After Notre Dame Fire

USTOA in Travel Pulse

Published April 9, 2019
USTOA Demonstrates Commitment to Ethiopia

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published April 4, 2019
USTOA Meets With President of Ethiopia, Tourism Leaders

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published March 5, 2019
Top Tips for Shopping Abroad

USTOA in Travel Market Report

Published February 7, 2019
Surprise! Millennials Like Traveling on Guided Vacations

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published January 1, 2019
2019 Survival Guide
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced the results of its annual travel trend and forecast survey. The association found that roughly 82 percent of USTOA tour operator members anticipate a growth in sales for 2020. Nearly half (45 percent) indicated that they were “optimistic” and were forecasting a “boom year” with growth anywhere from seven to 10 percent or higher.

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10 Amazing Lion Facts
10 Amazing Lion Facts By: Lion World Travel Nothing represents the essence of Africa more than the symbol of the lion.   Lions are one of Africa’s most recognizable animals in the wilderness. Lions signify courage, strength, and power. Spending up to 20 hours a day sleeping or resting, they are the laziest of the big… Read More
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Bringing Regenerative Practices to Legacy Tour Operators  
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Bringing Regenerative Practices to Legacy Tour Operators   By Melissa DaSilva, President of TTC Tour Brands, North America – Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold  For more than 100 years, The Travel Corporation has been taking travelers off the beaten path and into the destinations we serve. In… Read More
Places In New Zealand That Don’t Feel Real
Places In New Zealand That Don’t Feel Real By Katie Manly, Swain Destinations  New Zealand is for adventure seekers of all levels.   Its Māori culture is renowned for being welcoming and wise.   The adventure on offer ranges from mild to high octane.   Its landscapes have become immortalized thanks to the many films it has set… Read More
USTOA $1 Million
Travelers Assistance Program

A travel vacation should not only be an unforgettable experience, but offer solid peace of mind. That’s why USTOA created a consumer protection fund which protects consumers who book with our Active Members.

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