INTREPID TRAVEL RESIGNS USTOA
MEMBERSHIP
AS A RESULT OF SPLIT FROM TUI
NEW YORK (July
31, 2015) - Effective July 31, 2015, Intrepid Travel will resign its membership
in USTOA and as such will no longer participate in the USTOA $1 Million
Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel
agents should be aware that payments made prior to July 31, 2015 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.
Intrepid
Travel North America President, Cyndi Zesk, cited the main reason for resigning
is a formality based on a de-merger with TUI. She stated that the company
values the USTOA membership deeply and has every intention of re-joining USTOA
as an independent entity as soon as possible.
USTOA
President and CEO, Terry Dale, said that Intrepid Travel has been good member
and he looks forward to them returning under their own brand.
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/Liz Carty
Redpoint Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
Dolecki@redpointpr.com
Carty@redpointpr.com
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