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EXOTICCA JOINS USTOA

Published Nov 20, 2024 12:00AM


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EXOTICCA JOINS USTOA

NEW YORK – November 20, 2024 – Terry Dale, president and CEO of United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), announced today that Exoticca, a leading traveltech platform for multi-day tour packages, has joined USTOA as its newest Active Member. This brings the current total to 51 Active Members representing 146 brands.

“Exoticca’s innovative online technology streamlines the booking process, making it easy for travelers to find unforgettable itineraries around the globe at extremely competitive prices,” added Dale. “The company’s dedication to delivering quality experiences from start to finish is a welcome addition to our membership.”

“Joining the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) represents an exciting milestone for Exoticca as we continue our journey to enhance the multi-day tour booking experience,” said Pere Vallès, CEO of Exoticca.  “USTOA’s dedication to quality and innovation aligns seamlessly with our vision of making dream trips more accessible and convenient for travelers worldwide. We look forward to collaborating with USTOA and its esteemed members to further streamline and support the multi-day tour industry as it embraces digital solutions.”

Founded in 2013, Exoticca is on a mission to digitize the complex process of booking long-distance trips, making them accessible and affordable for a wider audience. By connecting flights, hotels, meals, transfers, transportation, and activities through a seamless digital platform, Exoticca offers a frictionless booking experience that cuts costs by around 30% and reduces booking time from hours to minutes.

Exoticca is supported by top venture capital funds, including Quadrille Capital, 14W, Mangrove, Bonsai Partners, Sabadell, and ICF, and continues to expand its global footprint while enhancing the travel experience through cutting-edge technology, such as its Travel Concierge App and real-time service monitoring systems.

For more information on Exoticca, please visit www.exoticca.com  or call +1 (888) 488-0592.

For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com.

About USTOA:  

Representing $16 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow six 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 50 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel advisors.

Press Contacts:

USTOA

Gina Dolecki/Gabrielle Naucke                                      

Redpoint

212-229-0119

dolecki@redpointmarketingpr.comnaucke@redpointmarketingpr.com 

Exoticca

Kirsty Mckenzie

kirsty.mckenzie@exoticca.com

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