Press Releases

U.S. China Travel Service, Inc. Resigns USTOA Membership

Published Dec 23, 2019 12:00AM


U.S. CHINA TRAVEL SERVICE, INC. RESIGNS
USTOA MEMBERSHIP
 
NEW YORK – December 23, 2019 – Following a shift in operational focus, U.S. China Travel Service, Inc. has resigned its Active Membership in USTOA effective December 13, 2019, and as a result has ceased participation in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. 
 
“Travel agents and consumers should be aware that deposits made to U.S. China Travel Service, Inc. on or prior to December 13, 2019 are protected under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Client deposits thereafter will not be covered by the USTOA program,” advises USTOA President and CEO, Terry Dale.
 
“Due to changes in our company’s business layout and equity structure, we’ve decided to temporarily withdraw our membership from USTOA,” said Sherry Chai, Deputy General Manager.
 
Dale added that U.S. China Travel Service, Inc. has been a valued partner since 1997 and appreciates the support the company provided to USTOA. “We look forward to welcoming U.S. China Travel Service, Inc. back as a member in the future,” Dale said.   
 
For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
 
About USTOA: 
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 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/Ashley Mindnich                                           
Redpoint
212-229-0119

SHARE THIS

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected 
Traveling Off the Beaten Path: How to Stay Prepared and Protected  By: Deanna Caffrey Traveling to remote or less-traveled destinations can be an exhilarating adventure. These locations often offer untouched natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and a sense of discovery that popular tourist spots can’t match. However, venturing off the beaten path comes with its… Read More
The Stories Behind our National Monuments
The Stories Behind our National Monuments  By Tauck What’s the difference between America’s national parks and national monuments? Storied sites all, both share tales of treasured sights in public lands protected for the enjoyment of generations of visitors. Designated by a legislative act of Congress, our national parks are areas of natural beauty, federally conserved… Read More
Adventure Travel Awaits: 5 Steps to Prepare Like a Pro 
Adventure Travel Awaits: 5 Steps to Prepare Like a Pro  By Kathleen A. De Riso, VP, Travel Services, Crum & Forster   Sand surfing in the Sahara. Sleeping under the northern lights. Rock climbing in Yosemite. Today’s travelers seek one-of-a-kind experiences as they explore the world. Thanks to millennials and Gen Z, adventure tourism is surging… 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.

Learn More

Our website is set to allow the use of cookies — for more information click here. If you consent to cookies please click "Proceed" or simply continue browsing