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Travel & Hospitality University Programs in the United States
Published June 3, 2022
USTOA Members may directly engage with these institutions for their own talent scouting and mentoring efforts
John Hughes Memorial Fund
Published June 2, 2022
USTOA has created a Memorial Fund for our legal counsel, John Hughes
Europe Update Webinar with ETOA & ETC
Published April 22, 2022
Update on inbound European tourism from North America
Cocktails with Liz, CEO of PATA
Published March 24, 2022
Virtual session with Liz Ortiguera, CEO of PATA
2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace Recap for Active Members
Published December 16, 2021
Click here to review the recap of the 2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace Recap for Associate Members
Published December 16, 2021
Summary Report from the conference in San Diego
USTOA Town Hall - August 26
Published August 26, 2021
USTOA Board of Directors and Active Members participated in a discussion on Sustainable Travel.
Wednesdays At One Series with Airlines for America
Published June 23, 2021
Update on the airline industry during COVID-19, how the industry is responding to the pandemic, and more
Wednesdays At One Series with NPS
Published June 16, 2021
Updates on the issues NPS/National Parks are facing, both in light of COVID-19 and otherwise
Wednesdays At One Series with ETOA
Published June 9, 2021
A closer look at what has happened, is happening and what might occur in European tourism as it relates to the US.

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USTOA $1 Million
Travelers Assistance Program

A travel vacation should not only be an unforgettable experience, but offer solid peace of mind. That’s why USTOA created a consumer protection fund which protects consumers who book with our Active Members.

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