Press Releases

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

Peru with Travcoa

Published June 3, 2015
USTOA Members Provide Insider Access and Authentic Experiences to Live Like a Local in Peru

Spring 2015 Packaged Travel Index

Published May 21, 2015
Consumers Report Spending More and Plan to Take More International Trips

DH Enterprise & Associates Joins USTOA

Published April 28, 2015
Parent Company of Sceptre Tours Joins USTOA

Travel to Cuba

Published April 14, 2015
New Itinerary Finder from USTOA Offers trips to Cuba

New Itinerary Finder

Published March 19, 2015
USTOA Launches New Itinerary Finder Delivering Enhanced Tour Search Results For Travel Agents and Consumers

Strength of The Dollar and Value Offers

Published March 9, 2015
As the US dollar continues to strengthen against global currencies

Cartagena with Avanti

Published February 26, 2015
Experience Live-Like-A-Local Moments in Cartagena with New Travel Video Series from USTOA

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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