Press Releases

2016 Travel Trends

Published December 3, 2015
USTOA Members Reveal Top Travel Trends for 2016

China

Published December 1, 2015
Opposites Attract in China: USTOA Members Offer an Insider Look at the Rich Blend of Modern and Ancient Culture

Brazil

Published October 20, 2015
USTOA Members Inspire Travelers to Let Their Adventurous Spirits Run Wild in Brazil

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

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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