Press Releases

Experiential Travel

Published July 7, 2014
USTOA has launched Travel Together designed to bring off the beaten path experiences to travelers

Travel Together

Published June 17, 2014
New Curated Content Shares Live Like a Local Experiences from Members

Down Under Answers

Published May 8, 2014
Down Under Answers joins USTOA with leisure tours to the South Pacific

Austin Adventures

Published April 29, 2014
Austin Adventures joins USTOA offering upscale, active adventures

D-Day's 70th Anniversary

Published February 27, 2014
This June marks 70 years since allied forces invaded Normandy

2014 Survey Results

Published December 5, 2013
USTOA Members Reveal Travel Trends for 2014
USTOA Announces 2014 Executive Committee and Board of Directors at Annual Conference & Marketplace

Live Like a Local

Published September 26, 2013
From Peru to Thailand, authentic travel opportunities to “live like a local”.

HuffPost Live

Published June 26, 2013
Matt Harding chats with HuffPost Live

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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