Press Releases

Bucket List Travel: Party of One

Published June 27, 2018
USTOA Members Embrace Solo Travelers with New Itineraries, Savings, and Special Features
USTOA CHAMPION IN TRAVEL AWARD PRESENTED TO SENATOR JEFF FLAKE

Authentic Vacations Joins USTOA

Published June 20, 2018
Terry Dale, president and CEO of The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), announced today that Authentic Vacations, has joined USTOA as its newest Active Member.

2018 Travel Trends

Published November 29, 2017
Nine and a Half Out of Ten Members Forecast Growth for Year Ahead; More Than Three Quarters Reported an Increase in Sales for 2017

2018 Executive Committee

Published November 28, 2017
The United Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced the 2018 Board of Directors, five of whom serve as the associations’ Executive Committee

Why We Travel

Published November 2, 2017
The New Why We Travel Campaign Highlights the Reasons Behind the Destination Choice

Discover Switzerland

Published September 28, 2017

AmaWaterways Joins USTOA

Published September 12, 2017
AmaWaterways Joins USTOA

Austin Adventures Resigns USTOA Membership

Published September 8, 2017
Austin Adventures Resigns USTOA Membership as a Result of Operational Reorganization

Travel Together Month 2017

Published September 1, 2017
This September (USTOA) marks its annual Travel Together Month with more than 100 exclusive savings on bucket list destinations and experiences around the globe. 

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


Embracing Community as You Travel: Ways to ethically connect with culture and community   
Embracing Community as You Travel: Ways to ethically connect with culture and community  By: Jennifer Castle, Pleasant Holidays  A recent American Express global travel trends report showcased that the new generation of jetsetters are looking to prioritize the connection and wellbeing of local communities as they travel. A few ways this can be achieved are… Read More
A Young Nation in Ancient Lands 
A Young Nation in Ancient Lands  By: Ralf Korbner, SITA World Tours Our modern jetliner lifted off the runway and gently climbed into the African sky. To the left Dar es Salaam slowly disappeared in the pink evening light and soon we would cross Zanzibar on our return to Doha and Los Angeles.   During the… Read More
Explore Sustainable Food and Gastronomy Adventures in the Philippines
A Journey Through Flavorful Filipino Traditions  By: Sarah Mae Lee Monroy, Lead Officer for Cultural Tourism, Philippine Department of Tourism  Have you heard of Pancit, Lumpia, Adobo, and Sisig? These delectable dishes might have graced your social media feed or found their way to your plate at a Filipino restaurant. Yet, the Philippines is teeming… 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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