Press Releases

Matt Harding's Journey Begins

Published March 13, 2013
Viral Video Sensation Matt Harding Hits the Road for USTOA

New Facebook Coffee Chats

Published January 14, 2013
USTOA Kicks-Off New Social Media Campaign With Live Facebook Coffee Chats

Matt Harding Partnership

Published December 7, 2012
USTOA Partners with Viral Travel Video Sensation Matt Harding

New Website

Published December 7, 2012
USTOA Launches New Website with Dedicated Travel Agent, Consumer and Member Access

2012 Survey Results

Published December 7, 2012
New Survey Reveals Economic Impact of USTOA Membership

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

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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