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.

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected 
Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected  By: Deanna Caffrey Traveling to remote or less-traveled destinations can be an exhilarating adventure. These locations often offer untouched natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and a sense of discovery that popular tourist spots can’t match. However, venturing off the beaten path comes with its… Read More
The Stories Behind our National Monuments
The Stories Behind our National Monuments  By Tauck What’s the difference between America’s national parks and national monuments? Storied sites all, both share tales of treasured sights in public lands protected for the enjoyment of generations of visitors. Designated by a legislative act of Congress, our national parks are areas of natural beauty, federally conserved… Read More
Adventure Travel Awaits: 5 Steps to Prepare Like a Pro 
Adventure Travel Awaits: 5 Steps to Prepare Like a Pro  By Kathleen A. De Riso, VP, Travel Services, Crum & Forster   Sand surfing in the Sahara. Sleeping under the northern lights. Rock climbing in Yosemite. Today’s travelers seek one-of-a-kind experiences as they explore the world. Thanks to millennials and Gen Z, adventure tourism is surging… 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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