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Published Jun 20, 2020 12:00AM

Airlines, hotels, ground transportation, tour guides, travel agents, CVB’s — they’re all integral to the success of tour operators and the many excursions and experiences they provide to travelers. Tour operators have certainly expanded their offerings and enjoyed a positive period for many years now — but that all changed when the Coronavirus escaped Wuhan, China in late 2019 and began spreading across the globe. Since March here in America, tour operators — like all sectors of travel — have been hit hard as cancelations and postponements replaced planned trips.

As we continue to cover all areas of travel to keep our 1 Million+ show fans and followers updated with the most current information — during our live broadcast on 20 June 2020, we turned our focus to tour operators, and invited the CEO of the U.S. Tour Operators Association — Terry Dale, to join us for a candid conversation during our exclusive “Chief Travel Leader” interview.

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