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TENON TOURS RESIGNS USTOA MEMBERSHIP

NEW YORK – March 20, 2020 -- Effective March 18, 2020, Tenon Tours has voluntarily resigned its USTOA membership.  Accordingly, Tenon Tours no longer participates in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

“Travel agents should be aware that purchases of Tenon Tours products made between February 5, 2020 and March 18, 2020 may be protected under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Client deposits and payments thereafter will not be covered by the USTOA program,” advises USTOA President & CEO Terry Dale.  

"The current global situation we are all facing has required us to reevaluate our company's immediate needs.  Although we valued our membership immensely, we have regretfully decided to resign from USTOA and look forward to rejoining in the future," said Bryan Lewis, president of Tenon Tours.

Dale added that USTOA looks forward to welcoming Tenon Tours back as a member in the future.     

For information about USTOA or the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program visit www.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.

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Gina Dolecki/Ashley Mindnich                                           

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