Published Nov 18, 2014 1:55PM
Immersive Series
Highlights Regional Art and Culture with Ritz Tours
NEW YORK
– November 18, 2014 – Private lessons from a nationally revered calligrapher, a
behind-the-scenes glimpse into a celebrated tea ceremony, the exploration of
Shilin Night Market, and the practice of tai chi at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial
Hall in Taipei are a handful of the local experiences travelers will be
immersed in while traveling in Taiwan with a member of the United
States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
These
immersive experiences – and more – are in the newest installment in USTOA’s
ongoing Travel Together campaign
which provides an insider look at the local art, culture, religion and
community of Taiwan. From bustling Taipei to Hualien, a smaller city by the
sea, and many places in between, the videos highlight engaging “live like a
local” experiences that are accessible through USTOA member Ritz
Tours, the Taiwan
Tourism Bureau, and Eva
Air.
The Travel Together campaign is a
thoughtfully curated collection of videos and blog posts from featured
destinations across the globe. They were
developed to share with all travelers the opportunities USTOA tour operator
members create by harnessing local connections and expertise to engage
travelers in the regional culture and customs. Content is created by travel
expert, video journalist and frequent contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley
Ferro, as well as a team of Ambassadors from AFAR Magazine.
In
addition to the videos, Kelley Ferro and AFAR magazine Ambassador Colin Roohan
chronicled their experiences in Taiwan on USTOA’s blog. Colin Roohan’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 and
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, including Croatia with VBT Bicycling & Walking
Vacations and Delta, Manitoba with Tauck and Colombia with Avanti Destinations.
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 $11 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 40 years, USTOA also provides
education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. For more information
about USTOA, visit ustoa.com, call 212.599.6599
or
email information@ustoa.com.
Contact:
Gina
Sisco/Liz Carty
Redpoint
Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
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