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September is Travel Together Month
Published on September 1, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA This September, USTOA kicks off its celebration of world travel during the third annual Travel Together Month. Throughout the month travelers and travel agents will find more than 100 special offers and exclusive savings to explore the globe. Travel Together Month showcases a curated selection of offers from […]
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Listen to the Sounds of the South, Y’all
Published on July 18, 2016
By Nina Dietzel, Special Correspondent, AFAR This June, Trafalgar took a group of travelers across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana to experience the ‘Tastes and Sounds of the South’. Visiting Nashville, Memphis, Natchez and New Orleans, our schedule was packed to the gills with a mix of not-to-be-missed sights and intimate, one-of-a-kind experiences. Food and Music […]
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Bringing People Together
Published on July 11, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA USTOA has long championed a policy of open borders and traveling together, both with other travelers and the local community. Our members take travelers up close and personal with people and experiences all across the globe that amaze and awe, and create meaningful connections that provide lasting memories. […]
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Look Up!
Published on June 7, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA We’ve all had it…the urge to run into distracted walkers staring into their phones and yell, “Look up!” Although it is a personal pet peeve, distracted walking has moved beyond an issue of manners and has become a safety hazard, accounting for one out of 10 pedestrian injuries. […]
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Adrenaline-Pumping Tours
Published on April 5, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Calling all thrill-seekers: want to get your adrenaline pumping on your next trip? From swimming with sharks in Australia, dog mushing in Manitoba, and mountaineering in Antarctica to white water rafting in the Grand Canyon, kayaking the Alaska Fjords and rock climbing in Yosemite National Park, USTOA tour […]
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Got a Balanced Marketing Mix? Have you Considered the Sleeping Giant Market Segment?
Published on March 29, 2016
By Jim Smith, CTIE, Senior Consultant – Travel Industry Distribution Perhaps one of the most commonly overlooked business opportunities that is off the radar of many marketers is a segment that represents 20% of the US population. It is, by all accounts, the fastest growing global demographic. Surprisingly, it is not the millennial market although […]
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Discover the World’s Most Romantic Destinations
Published on February 2, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA It’s February, and so of course our thoughts are on Valentine’s Day. Beyond the more commercial aspects of chocolates and roses, the day is a reminder to spend time with the people you love. And, what better place is there to do that than in one of the […]
Keep readingUnderstanding State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings
Published on January 21, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Safety has always been the top priority for USTOA members so we’re particularly sensitive to State Department travel alerts and warnings, which can cause more confusion and uncertainty among travelers than guidance. We’re constantly monitoring these alerts and found Everett Potter’s overview of what they mean in USA […]
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A Look Ahead: USTOA Tour Operator Members are Confident about 2016
Published on January 5, 2016
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Happy New Year! And welcome to 2016… it’s going to be a great year to travel the world. USTOA conducts an annual travel trend and forecast survey of the association’s active tour operator members, monitoring business trends, top travel destinations, and more. The most recent results were revealed […]
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USTOA Declares September Travel Together Now! Month
Published on August 27, 2014
On September 1, 2014, the United States Tour Operators Association kicks off its first-ever, month long promotion that brings together on one website deep travel deals from the country’s leading providers of independent and escorted group travel. Delivering a versatile, one stop shop for consumers, Travel Together Now! Month showcases special pricing, premium offers, and […]
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