USTOA News

USTOA In Travel Pulse

Published June 5, 2019
Travelers Can Still Visit Cuba, Here’s How

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published May 28, 2019
Harrison Greenbaum Partners With USTOA to Debut Video Series

USTOA in Travel Pulse

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Highlight Colorful Itineraries

USTOA in Travel Market Report

Published April 22, 2019
Tour Operators Predict Rapid Recovery After Notre Dame Fire

USTOA in Travel Pulse

Published April 9, 2019
USTOA Demonstrates Commitment to Ethiopia

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published April 4, 2019
USTOA Meets With President of Ethiopia, Tourism Leaders

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published March 5, 2019
Top Tips for Shopping Abroad

USTOA in Travel Market Report

Published February 7, 2019
Surprise! Millennials Like Traveling on Guided Vacations

USTOA in Travel Agent Central

Published January 1, 2019
2019 Survival Guide
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced the results of its annual travel trend and forecast survey. The association found that roughly 82 percent of USTOA tour operator members anticipate a growth in sales for 2020. Nearly half (45 percent) indicated that they were “optimistic” and were forecasting a “boom year” with growth anywhere from seven to 10 percent or higher.

Latest USTOA Blog Posts


Embracing Community as You Travel: Ways to ethically connect with culture and community   
Embracing Community as You Travel: Ways to ethically connect with culture and community  By: Jennifer Castle, Pleasant Holidays  A recent American Express global travel trends report showcased that the new generation of jetsetters are looking to prioritize the connection and wellbeing of local communities as they travel. A few ways this can be achieved are… Read More
A Young Nation in Ancient Lands 
A Young Nation in Ancient Lands  By: Ralf Korbner, SITA World Tours Our modern jetliner lifted off the runway and gently climbed into the African sky. To the left Dar es Salaam slowly disappeared in the pink evening light and soon we would cross Zanzibar on our return to Doha and Los Angeles.   During the… Read More
Explore Sustainable Food and Gastronomy Adventures in the Philippines
A Journey Through Flavorful Filipino Traditions  By: Sarah Mae Lee Monroy, Lead Officer for Cultural Tourism, Philippine Department of Tourism  Have you heard of Pancit, Lumpia, Adobo, and Sisig? These delectable dishes might have graced your social media feed or found their way to your plate at a Filipino restaurant. Yet, the Philippines is teeming… Read More
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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