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 Market Report

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Predict Rapid Recovery After Notre Dame Fire

USTOA in Travel Pulse

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Highlight Colorful Itineraries

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


The Plight of the Forest Person 
The Plight of the Forest Person  By: Ralf Korber – SITA World Tours Wake up is at 3am. Breakfast. At 4am we get into our two boats, ten of us in each simple, open craft to go down the lower Kinabatangan River to the Bornean village of Sukau where a bus will be waiting returning… Read More
Poland 
Open hearts. Open arms.  
Poland Open hearts. Open arms.   The people of Poland have a long tradition of welcoming guests and for centuries accepting travelers under their roof was a matter of common courtesy. Today, visitors can experience this hospitality both in big-city hotels, picturesquely located manors and palaces, and in the idyllic surroundings of agro-tourism farms or vineyards. You’ll… Read More
Blooming Marvelous!
Blooming Marvelous! The Gardens of Britain and Ireland By: Noreen Bowden, CIE Tours The splendid gardens of Britain and Ireland are treasure troves of history and heritage. Many are located on the grounds of the most magnificent castles, palaces, and stately homes, offering a wonderful natural counterpoint to the grand architecture nearby. Let’s explore some… 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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