NEW YORK – February
26, 2015 – With new hotels, easier flight access and a burgeoning culinary
scene, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia has been named one of the
not-to-be-missed destinations for 2015. For travelers looking for inspiration
or trip planning advice, this coastal city is now featured in the newest series
of experiential travel videos from the United States Tour Operators
Association, in partnership with active member Avanti Destinations, Avianca, and the Rafael
Núñez International Airport.
In the
series, Kelley Ferro, travel expert, video journalist and frequent contributor
to Tripfilms.com, captures the vibrant rhythm pulsating through all aspects of
Cartagena de Indias’ culture. From salsa lessons and dinner in a private family
home to visits with colorful palenqueras and the owner of an iconic lending
library, the videos highlight immersive one-on-one local experiences accessible
through members of the United States Tour Operators Association.
The videos
are the most recent installment in USTOA’s Travel
Together campaign, a thoughtfully curated collection of videos and blog
posts from bucket list destinations around the globe. They were developed in
partnership with Kelley Ferro and AFAR magazine to inspire travelers and to
share the opportunities USTOA tour operator members create by harnessing local
connections and expertise to engage travelers in the regional culture and
customs.
In addition
to the videos, Ferro and AFAR magazine Ambassador Sherry Ott chronicled their
experiences in Cartagena de Indias on USTOA’s blog. Ott’s top 10 highlights from the
trip can also be read at www.afar.com.
Travel Together videos and blog stories can be
found at www.youtube.com/user/ustoanyc and www.ustoa.com/blog, as well as www.ustoa.com/traveltogether. Consumers can follow the
adventures on Twitter by using #traveltogether, Instagram, and by joining Facebook chats at www.facebook.com/USTourOperatorsAssoc with the media team scheduled
throughout the coming months.
Videos and
blogs about new destinations visited with USTOA tour operator members will be
added monthly as part of the Travel
Together campaign.
For
questions and more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com
About USTOA:
Representing
more than $12.5 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators
Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 7.6
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 40 years, USTOA also provides education and
assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Contact:
Gina Sisco
Dolecki/Liz Carty
Redpoint
Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
Dolecki@redpointpr.com
Carty@redpointpr.com
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