Press Releases

New Year's Resolutions

Published November 18, 2012
Get a jumpstart on New Year's resolutions with tours from USTOA members

2013 Associate Member Advisory Committee

Published November 6, 2012
USTOA Announces 2013 Associate Member Advisory Committee

2012 Annual Conference Opening Session

Published October 11, 2012
Anita Mendiratta, CNN Consultant and International Tourism Strategist, To Speak at USTOA's 2012 Annual Conference & Marketplace in Hawaii

Terry Dale Extends Contract

Published October 4, 2012
USTOA's Dale Signs New Three-Year Contract as President and CEO

40th Anniversary Offerings

Published September 18, 2012
USTOA Members Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Value Added Offerings on Tours & Travel Packages

Culinary Tours & Packages

Published August 14, 2012
Experience the Tastes of the World with Culinary Tours from USTOA Members

2012 Annual Conference & Marketplace

Published July 30, 2012
Registration Opens for USTOA's 2012 Annual Conference & Marketplace in Hawaii

Congressional Caucus

Published July 9, 2012
USTOA Holds Inaugural Congressional Caucus in Washington, DC

40th Anniversary Facebook Sweepstakes

Published May 21, 2012
USTOA Celebrates 40th Anniversary With $40,000 Travel Prize Sweepstakes

Wendy Wu Tours

Published April 24, 2012
China Specialists Wendy Wu Tours Joins USTOA

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


Savor the Journey:  5 Immersive Culinary Experiences for the Foodie in You 
Savor the Journey:  5 Immersive Culinary Experiences for the Foodie in You  If the thought of learning to cook a delicious dish in a local kitchen makes your taste buds tingle with excitement, this post is for you.   By Dominique Ferrari, Collette  Ever considered donning a chef’s apron on your next vacation? We’ve curated a… Read More
Unpacking travel privilege: Why Black representation matters in travel 
Unpacking travel privilege: Why Black representation matters in travel  The travel industry needs to be more inclusive in its offerings and leadership. By Stephanie Jones and Matt Berna   After three years of pandemic limitations, global tourism is expected to exceed 2019 levels. Along with it, there’s a rise in Black consciousness, which has created an… Read More
A first-person account of the Trans Bhutan Trail: memories of connection and community in one of the world’s most remote destinations  
A first-person account of the Trans Bhutan Trail: memories of connection and community in one of the world’s most remote destinations   By: Heidi Durflinger, President of EF Go Ahead Tours  The beauty of Bhutan struck me before I even set foot in the country. As I flew into the town of Paro, I was awed… 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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