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Club Adventures by AAA Exclusive Vacations Joins USTOA
USTOA Tour Operators Venture To Lesser-Known Corners of the World in 2020
Terry Dale, president & CEO of the USTOA announced registration is now open
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced amendments
USTOA Launches Travel Video Series with Comedian, Harrison Greenbaum
Terry Dale, president & CEO of USTOA, led 40 tour operator members and guests to Ethiopia this week for its annual out-of-country board meeting.
USTOA Membership Contributes $19 Billion to Travel Industry

USTOA Why We Travel Campaign Video

Published November 1, 2018
Discover the destinations in the USTOA Why We Travel Campaign Video

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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