Press Releases

Papua New Guinea

Published September 15, 2015
Traditions of Tribal Life in Papua New Guinea Explored with USTOA Members

Travel Together Month

Published September 1, 2015
USTOA Members Put the World on Sale This September

Luis Maravi Joins USTOA

Published August 10, 2015
USTOA Names Luis Maravi Director of Membership and Programming

smarTours Joins USTOA

Published August 4, 2015
smarTours, specializing in affordable group tours to foreign, largely exotic locations joins USTOA

Intrepid Travel Resigns from USTOA

Published July 31, 2015
Intrepid Travel no longer participates in USTOA Program

Saxony with Avanti

Published July 7, 2015
USTOA Members Provide Authentic Connections to the World-Renowned Art Culture of Saxony
USTOA Members are taking a Wait and See approach on Greece

Terry Dale Extends Contract

Published June 22, 2015
USTOA's Terry Dale Signs New Three-Year Contract as President and CEO
Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE)

Congressional Caucus

Published June 11, 2015
USTOA Members Head to Capitol Hill for Fourth Annual Congressional Caucus

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


6 local moments that connect you to the heart of Southeast Asia 
6 local moments that connect you to the heart of Southeast Asia  By: Jamie Gallerani for EF Go Ahead Tours If Southeast Asia guarantees anything, it’s to welcome you—and then to wow you, in that order. Here, wonder shows up as bowls of piping hot pad thai and plates of skewered satay, served by street… Read More
Nyepi Day (Silence Day) in Bali, Indonesia
Nyepi Day (Silence Day) in Bali, Indonesia By: Elite Voyages The Balinese celebrate their new year like no other. One of the most well-known Balinese public holidays, celebrations last for six days and include parties, parades, prayers, and a whole Day of Silence, also known as Nyepi Day. Visitors to Bali at this time are… Read More
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
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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