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For Immediate Release
June 19, 2001

ABREU TOURS JOINS USTOA

Abreu Tours, located in New York, is the newest Corporate Member of USTOA.

"USTOA has been very effective in emphasizing integrity and consumer protection in the tour industry and we're proud to join this leading organization. We have found that the travel agency community considers USTOA membership a tour operator's symbol of quality and integrity. The confidence travel agents have regarding USTOA membership was of great importance to us in deciding to join the organization, and we are proud to be a part," states Abreu.

"Abreu Tours' membership illustrates the confidence that travel agents and the industry at large has in USTOA's strength and leadership. We are delighted to welcome the company into the ranks of USTOA Corporate membership. Abreu Tours' regional focus on Spain and Portugal brings even more depth to our diversified USTOA corporate membership, and we look forward to their active participation," says USTOA president Bob Whitley.

Under the direction of Joao D'Andrade, Abreu Tours operates a full gamut of travel arrangements to Spain and Portugal. The company's services range from custom-planned itineraries to private tours with driver and guide, plus arrangements for travelers with special needs. The tour wholesaler offers hotel accommodations in traditional hotels, Pousadas and Paradors, rental cars, escorted tours, sightseeing arrangements, and specializes in custom-designed individual reservations. Abreu is also strongly involved in the group and incentive market to the Iberian Peninsula.

In the United States since 1974, the company is part of the Abreu Group of travel companies. For more information, contact Abreu Tours, Inc., Suite 2414, 350 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10118; phone 212-869-1840, fax 212-354-1830, or e-mail info@abreu-tours.com.

USTOA currently numbers 60 Corporate Members, representing more than 160 brand names. Information on USTOA Membership is available through e-mail by contacting information@ustoa.com.


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