The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) today launched the USTOA Bucket List Travel Bracket Sweepstakes for consumers to vote on the most inspiring experiences in destinations around the globe. Participants will be entered to win a vacation for two, …

Observing animals in their habitats around the world can be a life changing experience for not just animal lovers but intrepid travelers of any age. Tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) are committed to offering …

Following a change in its business model, Rail Europe North America Inc. has suspended selling tour packages. As a result, Rail Europe is no longer a USTOA Active Member effective January 31, 2021.  Accordingly, Rail Europe North America Inc. no …

Effective November 1, 2020, Perillo’s Learning Journeys, a brand of Perillo Tours, has resigned its USTOA membership as it spins off to become a separate company. A member since 2014, Perillo Tours continues its active membership. Accordingly, Perillo’s Learning Journeys …

Terry Dale, president & CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association, today announced that the 2020 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace will transition to a virtual event. Dale said that the virtual conference will be in an abbreviated format …

The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) released findings from a survey of its Active Members about post-COVID 19 plans for recovery and resumption of business. According to Terry Dale, USTOA president and CEO, the recent research is part of …

  The United States Tour Operators Association revealed from its recent finding after a survey conducted on its destination management Associate Members about their post-COVID 19 recovery marketing plans. The will restart marketing efforts during the second or third quarter …

The travel and tourism industry is trending to be one of the hardest hit industries as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The industry will be seeing the effects of this pandemic for months, if not years, to come. Today, a …

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is highlighting women-focused itineraries offered by its tour operator members. Spanning the globe from Iceland to Ireland, Japan to Chile, each program offers small …

Effective February 3, 2020, Pacific Delight Tours suspended its tour operator business and is no longer a USTOA Active Member. Accordingly, Pacific Delight Tours no longer participates in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.   “Travel agents should be …