USTOA Events


Apr
22
Mon
A conversation with Malcolm Preston.
Apr
13
Sat
USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Portugal
April 13, 2024 — April 21, 2024
USTOA Active Members, join us on a trip to explore Portugal
Mar
27
Wed
Featuring Nadine Pinto from The Travel Corporation and Sofya Muhrer-Muromets from TourRadar.
Mar
21
Thu
This one-day, immersive learning experience will help build your foundational knowledge of AI
Feb
22
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
February 22, 2024
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Feb
21
Wed
A conversation with Hege Barnes from Innovation Norway.
Feb
1
Thu
Engage Your Next Customer: Creating Brand Relevance in a Rapidly Changing World
Jan
30
Tue
A look at the 2024 USTOA Future Lights campaign with reflections from past finalists.
Dec
3
Sun
Sustainability: Our Response
December 3, 2023
Followed by Sustainability Workshop: Choose Your Track
Dec
2
Sat
2023 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 2, 2023 — December 6, 2023
This conference will be held at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles, CA
Nov
28
Tue
USTOA will hold Tech Talks for Active Members
Nov
15
Wed
Featuring Heather Magnussen and Heather Heverling from Audley Travel and Rochelle Turner from Exodus Travels.
Oct
12
Thu
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Oct
11
Wed
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Oct
10
Tue
Featuring Derek Hydon from Macher and Melissa Dickerson from Honest Jobs
Sep
28
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
September 28, 2023
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Sep
26
Tue
USTOA will hold Tech Talks for Active Members
Sep
21
Thu
A conversation with Tourism Cares and partners.
Aug
15
Tue
A conversation with Shayna Zand and Leigh Barnes
Jul
26
Wed
USTOA Summer Board of Directors Meeting
July 26, 2023 — July 27, 2023
All Active Members are invited to attend the summer Board of Directors Meeting
Jul
19
Wed
Latest update on travel to Asia presented by PATA
Jun
27
Tue
USTOA will hold Tech Talks for Active Members
Jun
6
Tue
2023 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 6, 2023 — June 7, 2023
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
30
Tue
Latest update on travel to Europe presented by ETOA
May
16
Tue
Get the latest updates on TSA PreCheck & DHS Trusted Traveler Programs
Apr
25
Tue
USTOA will hold Tech Talks for Active Members
Apr
19
Wed
Tourism Cares With Norway and USTOA SIR
April 19, 2023 — April 23, 2023
Join us for an incredible experience in Tromsø and Svalbard, Norway for Tourism Cares' Meaningful Travel Summit 2023 and USTOA SIR (Sustainability is Responsibility).
Mar
2
Thu
2023 USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Jordan
March 2, 2023 — March 14, 2023
USTOA Active Members, join us on a trip to explore Jordan
Feb
28
Tue
USTOA will hold Tech Talks for Active Members
Jan
26
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
January 26, 2023
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Jan
19
Thu
AFAR Live
January 19, 2023
Attracting High-Value Travelers with Values-Based Storytelling and Marketing
Nov
28
Mon
2022 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
November 28, 2022 — December 2, 2022
This conference will be held at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, TX
Oct
13
Thu
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Oct
12
Wed
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Sep
28
Wed
Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit - Victoria
September 28, 2022 — September 30, 2022
Support Tourism Cares at their Meaningful Travel Summit
Sep
27
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
Aug
30
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
Aug
16
Tue
Learn about the effects of the German VAT on non-European tour operators
Aug
3
Wed
USTOA Summer Board of Directors Meeting
August 3, 2022 — August 4, 2022
All Active Members are invited to attend the summer Board of Directors Meeting
Jul
25
Mon
Learn about what you can do to strengthen your DEI & Sustainability efforts
Jun
28
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
Jun
14
Tue
2022 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 14, 2022 — June 15, 2022
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
31
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
May
24
Tue
SIR - Sustainability is Responsibility Summit
May 24, 2022 — May 26, 2022
This summit will bring USTOA members from across the travel industry value chain to the table for interactive dialog
May
4
Wed
USTOA Active Members, join us on a trip to explore Malta and Turkey
Apr
26
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
Apr
21
Thu
Webinar presented by ETOA and ETC
Mar
29
Tue
USTOA will hold monthly Tech Talks for Active Members
Mar
23
Wed
Cocktails with Liz
March 23, 2022
USTOA invites you to a virtual cocktails session with Liz Ortiguera, CEO of PATA
Mar
16
Wed
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Dec
7
Tue
2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 7, 2021 — December 10, 2021
This conference will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA
Nov
30
Tue
If you are attending the conference for the first time, or want to get a refresher, this virtual panel will share best practices to arrive better prepared
Oct
15
Fri
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Oct
14
Thu
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Sep
23
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
September 23, 2021
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Sep
21
Tue
2021 USTOA Congressional Caucus
September 21, 2021 — September 22, 2021
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
Aug
26
Thu
Join USTOA Members live from Chicago discussing Sustainable Travel
Aug
25
Wed
USTOA Summer Board of Directors Meeting
August 25, 2021 — August 26, 2021
All Active Members are invited to attend the summer Board of Directors Meeting
Jun
23
Wed
Join us for a webinar presented by Airlines for America
Jun
16
Wed
Join us for a webinar presented by National Park Service
Jun
9
Wed
Join us for a webinar presented by European Tourism Association
May
19
Wed
Join us for another SIR Series webinar
May
11
Tue
USTOA May Marketplace
May 11, 2021
Join us for the one-day Let's Get Travel Started - USTOA May Marketplace
May
6
Thu
Join us for a Town Hall Meeting where Members will hear directly from an Active Member panelists on market intelligence and insight.
Apr
26
Mon
All Active Members are invited to attend the spring Board of Directors Meeting
Apr
15
Thu
Active Members, join us to review the May Marketplace platform
Apr
15
Thu
Associate Members, join us at 12:00 pm EDT review the May Marketplace platform
Feb
24
Wed
What global initiatives are undertaken by the G20 and other players to facilitate the recovery and to shape the way to restart international travel
Jan
28
Thu
Tourism Board Members - Learn to bridge the gap between an inspired traveler to a booked traveler
Jan
13
Wed
Learn what the Health Passports buzz is all about
Jan
12
Tue
Kick Off 2021 Celebration
January 12, 2021
Let's Kick off 2021 Together
Dec
1
Tue
2020 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 1, 2020 — December 3, 2020
This conference will be transition to a virtual event
Nov
19
Thu
All Active Members are invited to attend the Annual and Board of Directors Meeting
Oct
27
Tue
The Forum is an event created by DMOs for DMOs to provide a platform to discuss relevant industry topics
Oct
22
Thu
Join us to review the conference platform
Oct
22
Thu
Join us to review the conference platform
Oct
20
Tue
Join us to review the conference platform
Oct
20
Tue
Join us to review the conference platform
Sep
15
Tue
Through the Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Platform, travel professionals can participate in their Virtual Meaningful Travel Summit: Colombia + Beyond
Sep
10
Thu
The SIR Summit has been transitioned into a virtual conversation
Aug
26
Wed
All Active Members are invited to attend the summer Board of Directors Meeting
Aug
4
Tue
USTOA Town Hall Meeting
August 4, 2020
Town Hall Meeting where Associate Members will hear directly from Active Member panelists as they will share market intelligence and insight.
Jun
9
Tue
2020 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 9, 2020 — June 10, 2020
This event has been cancelled.
May
20
Wed
Sustainability is Responsibility Summit
May 20, 2020 — May 21, 2020
This event has been cancelled for 2020
May
12
Tue
Town Hall Meeting where Associate Members will hear directly from Active Member panelists as they will share market intelligence and insight to help us strategically plan for the recovery.
Apr
25
Sat
This event has been postponed.
Mar
19
Thu
This event has been cancelled.
Feb
4
Tue
WEBINAR: TSA REAL ID Webinar
February 4, 2020
Time is running out to obtain your compliant IDs to be allowed to travel.
Jan
23
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
January 23, 2020
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Jan
22
Wed
Build your marketing skills and expand your toolbox
Dec
2
Mon
2019 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 2, 2019 — December 6, 2019
This conference will be held at the Omni Orlando in Orlando, FL
Nov
21
Thu
LIVE Facebook Coffee Chats
November 21, 2019
In 2019 join USTOA Members in live Facebook Coffee Chats
Oct
16
Wed
Business After Hours in NYC
October 16, 2019
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Oct
16
Wed
Get updated on the California Independent Contractor regulations - Are you compliant?
Oct
9
Wed
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Sep
25
Wed
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Jul
31
Wed
USTOA Summer Board of Directors Meeting
July 31, 2019 — August 1, 2019
All Active Members are invited to attend the summer Board of Directors Meeting
Jul
9
Tue
How CSR efforts can include cooperatives and social enterprises to support sustainable communities
Jun
17
Mon
2019 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 17, 2019 — June 18, 2019
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
Jun
11
Tue
Overview on the current political environment and outline USTOA's key legislative priorities
Jun
5
Wed
How can our industry meet some of the Sustainable Development Goals
May
14
Tue
Do customers really care about Sustainability? Learn about the findings of the Cornell Innovation Lab regarding travelers' behaviors and attitudes towards sustainability
May
9
Thu
Engage Cuba will hold a webinar to discuss the implications of the end of Title III waivers and new sanctions on Cuba
May
6
Mon
The NPS will host and review CUA application processes, entrance fee requirements, reporting requirements, and more
Apr
24
Wed
The NPS will host and review CUA application processes, entrance fee requirements, reporting requirements, and more
Mar
23
Sat
2019 USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Ethiopia
March 23, 2019 — April 1, 2019
Join us on a 10-day trip through Ethiopia
Feb
15
Fri
A business casual mixer for members who will be in Los Angeles
Feb
7
Thu
Time is running out to obtain your compliant IDs to be allowed to travel.
Jan
24
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
January 24, 2019
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Jan
23
Wed
Build your marketing skills and expand your toolbox
Jan
15
Tue
Learn what's trending with Virtual Reality in the travel industry
Nov
26
Mon
2018 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
November 26, 2018 — November 30, 2018
SOLD OUT This conference will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ
Nov
15
Thu
LIVE Facebook Coffee Chats
November 15, 2018
In 2018 join USTOA Members in live Facebook Coffee Chats
Oct
16
Tue
Learn what new consumer travel trends the Cornell Innovation Lab has discovered
Oct
11
Thu
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Sep
26
Wed
Business After Hours in NYC
September 26, 2018
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Sep
25
Tue
A Consular Affairs representative describes how to prepare your clients for international travel
Sep
20
Thu
Learn how to use the Marketplace Appointment Scheduling Program
Sep
19
Wed
Tourism Cares for New Orleans
September 19, 2018 — September 21, 2018
Join us at the Tourism Cares for New Orleans
Aug
1
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 1, 2018 — August 2, 2018
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Jun
18
Mon
2018 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 18, 2018 — June 19, 2018
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
24
Thu
Get a deeper understanding of Aviation Safety and what it entails
May
10
Thu
Understand and stay compliant with the new General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR
Apr
10
Tue
Get updated on tour operator/travel agency legal relationships
Mar
18
Sun
2018 USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Thailand
March 18, 2018 — March 27, 2018
Join us on a 7-day trip through Thailand
Feb
22
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in Los Angeles
Jan
25
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
January 25, 2018
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Jan
23
Tue
2018 USTOA Digital Marketing Academy
January 23, 2018 — January 24, 2018
Build your marketing skills and expand your toolbox
Jan
17
Wed
A Consular Affairs representative describes the new changes the will replace Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Security/Emergency Messages
Nov
27
Mon
2017 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
November 27, 2017 — December 1, 2017
This conference will be held at the Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL
Oct
5
Thu
Get an inside look at the selection process and criteria used by AFAR, one of the most influential consumer travel media
Sep
27
Wed
Business After Hours in NYC
September 27, 2017
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Aug
2
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 2, 2017 — August 3, 2017
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Jul
13
Thu
Get an update and learn how to navigate the legal landscape in 2017 and beyond
Jun
13
Tue
2017 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 13, 2017 — June 14, 2017
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
5
Fri
2017 USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Colombia
May 5, 2017 — May 12, 2017
Join us on a 7-day trip through Colombia
Apr
26
Wed
Learn how to leverage this obtainable technology in marketing travel and how to engage consumers
Mar
9
Thu
Summary of the 2016 Economic Impact Study conducted by PwC
Mar
2
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the Chicago
Mar
2
Thu
Crisis Preparedness Workshop
March 2, 2017 — March 3, 2017
Learn about providing compassionate care and best practices during a crisis.
Feb
23
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in Los Angeles
Jan
26
Thu
Business After Hours in NYC
January 26, 2017
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Dec
5
Mon
2016 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 5, 2016 — December 9, 2016
This conference will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ
Nov
1
Tue
Update and explanation of the DOT's Final Rule on Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections #3
Oct
19
Wed
WEBINAR: Travel Insurance
October 19, 2016
Travel Insurance Webinar
Sep
29
Thu
Business After Hours in Chicago
September 29, 2016
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the Chicago
Sep
15
Thu
Social Media Best Practices webinar
Aug
3
Wed
A business casual mixer for members who will be in Providence, RI
Aug
3
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 3, 2016 — August 4, 2016
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Jun
22
Wed
Emergency Response in an international environment
Jun
15
Wed
2016 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 15, 2016 — June 16, 2016
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
Jun
7
Tue
Overview on the current political environment and outline USTOA's key legislative priorities
May
24
Tue
WEBINAR: Zika Virus
May 24, 2016
The Center of Disease Control will update our Members on the Zika Virus
May
9
Mon
2016 USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Croatia
May 9, 2016 — May 17, 2016
Join us on a 7-day trip through Croatia
May
5
Thu
Gain some insight on travel warnings from the US Department of State
Apr
14
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in Los Angeles
Jan
26
Tue
Business After Hours in NYC
January 26, 2016
Business casual mixer for USTOA Members only, come by and mingle with your fellow Active and Associate Members
Jan
7
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the NYC area
Dec
3
Thu
2015 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 3, 2015 — December 5, 2015
This conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
Nov
19
Thu
LIVE Facebook Coffee Chats
November 19, 2015
In 2015 join USTOA Members in live Facebook Coffee Chats
Oct
29
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the Chicago
Oct
29
Thu
Human Services Response(TM) Training Workshop 2.0
October 29, 2015 — October 30, 2015
Learn about compassionate care best practices during a crisis.
Aug
5
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 5, 2015 — August 6, 2015
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Jun
17
Wed
2015 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 17, 2015 — June 18, 2015
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
Jun
8
Mon
Overview on the current political environment and outline USTOA's key legislative priorities
Jun
2
Tue
Communicating Tragic News: Talking with families when loved ones are injured or killed away from home
May
14
Thu
Tech-savvy travelers increasingly want diverse, complex itineraries
Apr
7
Tue
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the Los Angeles area
Mar
19
Thu
USTOA Out of Country Meeting - Abu Dhabi
March 19, 2015 — March 28, 2015
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Etihad Airways will host our Active Members on a tour of Abu Dhabi.
Mar
17
Tue
Webinar: B Corporation
March 17, 2015
B Corporations: The New Face of Corporate Social Responsibility
Mar
5
Thu
Due to inclement weather forecasted in Boston, the event has been cancelled.
Feb
10
Tue
USTOA Webinar - Travel to Cuba
February 10, 2015
Cuba NOW: Who, What, How?
Jan
22
Thu
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the NYC area.
Dec
5
Fri
2014 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 5, 2014 — December 7, 2014
This conference will be held at the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, Florida
Dec
3
Wed
Learn about compassionate care best practices during a crisis.
Nov
20
Thu
Risk Management strategies will be reviewed for tour operators when subcontracting suppliers
Oct
30
Thu
Business After Hours at WTM
October 30, 2014
Come network in London, England with USTOA and ETOA members.
Oct
30
Thu
Learn the process and ROI in participating in the US Global Entry Program
Aug
6
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 6, 2014 — August 7, 2014
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Aug
6
Wed
A business casual mixer for members who will be in the NYC area.
Jun
25
Wed
Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, PhD, will present a webinar on how to have your staff response to your clients' needs following an expected event.
Jun
18
Wed
2014 USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 18, 2014 — June 19, 2014
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
27
Tue
Overview on the current political environment and outline USTOA's key legislative priorities
Mar
22
Sat
USTOA Out of Country Meeting - India
March 22, 2014 — March 31, 2014
India Tourism will host our Active Members on a tour of India.
Feb
27
Thu
A business casual mixer for members in the NY area or attending the NY Times Travel Show
Feb
17
Mon
A business casual mixer for members in the LA area or attending the NTA Travel Exchange
Feb
6
Thu
This event has been cancelled.
Dec
5
Thu
2013 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
December 5, 2013 — December 7, 2013
This conference will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona
Nov
5
Tue
Webinar: ADA Part III
November 5, 2013
Join us and SYTA for Part III of the ADA webinar series. Barney Fleming, PhD will be the presenter.
Oct
31
Thu
Business After Hours at WTM
October 31, 2013
Come network in London, England with USTOA and ETOA members.
Oct
9
Wed
Webinar: Risk Management
October 9, 2013
Join us for our third webinar of 2013. Topic: Risk Management
Sep
26
Thu
Tourism Cares for Plimoth Plantation
September 26, 2013 — September 27, 2013
Celebrate World Tourism Day by helping restore Plimoth Plantation.
Sep
18
Wed
Join Scott Nisbet LIVE on Facebook and become a "Insider" while traveling
Aug
29
Thu
Join Tim Patrick, Director of Product Development of Mayflower Tours as he chats about National Parks
Aug
14
Wed
CultureFest Facebook Chat - destination: Tanzania
Aug
7
Wed
USTOA Board of Directors Meeting
August 7, 2013 — August 8, 2013
All Active Members are invited to attend the August Board of Directors Meeting.
Jun
26
Wed
Join Matt LIVE on Facebook
Jun
24
Mon
Join us as we launch the Dancing with Matt Video in New York
Jun
19
Wed
USTOA Congressional Caucus
June 19, 2013 — June 20, 2013
An educational event for you to learn about government issues.
May
30
Thu
Tourism Cares for New York City
May 30, 2013 — May 31, 2013
Volunteer to help give back to Coney Island and Jamaica Bay in New York City.
May
30
Thu
Dancing Matt Harding is headed to Coney Island
May
7
Tue
USTOA Webinar on ADA
May 7, 2013
Join us for the 2nd in a series of webinars on ADA: Making Reasonable Accommodations
Apr
24
Wed
Join SITA Tours LIVE on Facebook
Apr
16
Tue
USTOA Out of Country Meeting – Israel
April 16, 2013 — April 26, 2013
Israel Ministry of Tourism will host our Active Members on a tour of Israel.
Feb
27
Wed
Join Richard Launder LIVE on Facebook and Get His
Feb
21
Thu
Business After Hours - LA
February 21, 2013
A business casual mixer for members will be held in Los Angeles near LA Live.
Jan
22
Tue
Join Dan Mahar LIVE on Facebook and Get His
Jan
17
Thu
Business After Hours NYC
January 17, 2013
A business casual mixer for members will be held in New York City.
Dec
6
Thu
2012 USTOA Annual Conference and Marketplace
December 6, 2012 — December 8, 2012
Nov
15
Thu
The ADA laws under Title III are designed to provide travelers with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from your programs and services.
Dec
31
Wed
Facebook Coffee Chats
December 31, 1969
Join us at our LIVE Facebook Coffee Chats for 2018!
Dec
31
Wed
The NPS will host and review CUA application processes, CUA and entrance fee requirements, reporting requirements, and more

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