Articles found in: Travel
70 Advocacy Experts Share Their Best Tips
Published on June 19, 2017
By Ann Dermody CQ Roll Call asked 70 advocacy experts for their best advocacy planning, strategy, skills, and training tips for advocacy professionals. See what they had to say about advocacy skills they wish they had known day one, the first thing they do when planning a campaign, and much more: 70 Experts Share Their […]
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Priceless Peace of Mind
Published on June 6, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Safety and security have always been the top priorities for The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and our members. The unparalleled knowledge and relationships built within each destination our members take guests help build engaging and memorable experiences, but also ensures an informed and swift reaction […]
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Family That Plays Together Stays Together!
Published on May 5, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Summer is around the corner but there’s still time to book an unforgettable summer family vacation! With 80% of USTOA tour operator members offering multi-generational/family travel, travelers looking to get away with the ones they love the most have plenty of options. Here are a few itineraries […]
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Adventure Awaits!
Published on April 24, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Whether it’s trekking through the Himalayas, sea kayaking in Croatia or zip lining through Costa Rica, a recent survey of USTOA tour operator members showed that more than half of the membership offers adventure itineraries diverse enough to fit all levels of thrill-seeking travelers. Ready to get […]
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USTOA Takes Travelers Off the Beaten Path
Published on February 16, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Today’s travelers want more than to just see a destination and check the major attractions off their bucket list. They want an intimate look at authentic experiences off the beaten path. From a river cruise around “The Golden Land” of Myanmar, to wading in the geothermal waters […]
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Guide Gratitude
Published on October 13, 2016
By travel writer Lisa TE Sonne Austin Adventures’ weeklong guide training is held in Billings, MT each spring for both returning and new guides alike. The training involves classroom and field trip time in which the guides learn skills as varied as creating a beautiful picnic lunch spread, knowing what a guide should carry in […]
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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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