ABERDEEN TOURS, INC. TO RESIGN USTOA MEMBERSHIP AS A RESULT OF OPERATIONAL CHANGES
NEW YORK – April 18, 2016 – Following its acquisition by
Caissa DMC (US), Inc. and subsequent change to its business model, Aberdeen
Tours, Inc. no longer meets the membership requirements of the United States
Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and, therefore, will resign membership
effective April 18, 2016 until those requirements can be met in the
future. As a result, the company will
cease participation in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel agents should be aware that payments made prior to April
18, 2016 are protected under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
Client payments thereafter will not be covered by the USTOA program,” advises
USTOA President and CEO, Terry Dale.
Mrs. Gemu, CEO of Aberdeen Tours, Inc. cited the sole reason
for resigning its membership from USTOA was due to the evolution in the
company’s business model and the decision to suspend its business as a tour
operator in the United States.
Dale added that Aberdeen Tours has been a valued partner
since 2002 and appreciates the tremendous support the company provided to USTOA
for 14 years. “We look forward to welcoming Aberdeen Tours back as a member
in the future,” he said.
For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call
212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
About
USTOA:
Representing more than $13.5 billion in revenue, the member
companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom
arrangements that allow nearly 8 million travelers annually unparalleled
access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy
destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member
company has met the travel industry’s highest standards, including
participation in the USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program, which protects
consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business.
As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40
years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel
agents.
Contact:
Gina Dolecki
Redpoint Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
Dolecki@redpointpr.com
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