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Founded in 1972, the United States Tour Operators Association is a professional trade association created with the primary purpose of promoting integrity within the tour operator industry. Each active 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.
A voice for the tour operator industry for 40 years, USTOA provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. www.ustoa.com
A voice for the tour operator industry for 40 years, USTOA provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. www.ustoa.com
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
1-10
Phone
+1 212-599-6599
Founded date
1978
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Mar 12, 2026 | Traveling Solo, Not Alone: Five Tours Redefine What It Means To Travel On Your Own | Tour Operators of the United States Tour Operators Association Respond to Growing Demand with Connection-Driven Itineraries, Offers and Programs Designed for Solo Travelers NEW YORK, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solo travel continue... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | One-Stop Shopping for Global Travel from USTOA; Members Offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals | NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday shopping season, the tour operators of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) are offering exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings across guided tours, small-s... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | - | BREDA, Netherlands, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer approaching, more people are heading out to seek adventure. In the case of hikers this means regularly that they literally follow in male pioneers' footsteps. There are countless... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | USTOA Celebrates Meaningful Travel Through Music in New Destination-Based Music Video | USTOA On Tour Live Music plays an integral role in the enriching experience of travel. It is often a gateway to culture, allowing travelers to explore traditions, expressions, and rituals that make each place unique. NEW YORK (PRWEB) July 2... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | United States Tour Operators Association Introduces Sustainable Suzie | NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 18, 2022 The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) today launched a first-of-its-kind comic book that introduces a superhero for responsible travel: Sustainable Suzie. Equal parts superhero and cheerleader... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | United States Tour Operators Association Introduces Sustainable Suzie | Meet Sustainable Suzie : USTOA's Tour Guide to Responsible Travel Around the Globe NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 18, 2022 The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) today launched a first-of-its-kind comic book that introduces a superhe... |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Your History: Heritage Tourism Is Poised To Take Off This Summer | Now that the pandemic is almost history, travelers are poised to discover their own. After two years of being locked down and quarantined, Americans are embarking on ambitious trips to discover history — and it's taking them to some remarka... |
| Feb 16, 2022 | In Honor of World Wildlife Day, USTOA Gathers Tours Designed For Natural and Cultural Exploration | (Game drive in Amboseli National Park, Photo Courtesy of Tauck) New York, NY (PRWEB) February 16, 2022 The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is making special note of World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2022, by spotlighting progr... |
| Aug 9, 2021 | USTOA Tour Operators Make People Smile Traveling to the World’s Happiest Countries | Reindeer Safari in Finland, Photo Courtesy of Collette NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 09, 2021 Tour operators of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) offer itineraries to destinations around the world, including the top five countr... |
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FAQ about USTOA
When was USTOA founded?
USTOA was founded in 1978.
What has the press written about USTOA?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning USTOA, among them “Traveling Solo, Not Alone: Five Tours Redefine What It Means To Travel On Your Own” (Mar 12, 2026) and “One-Stop Shopping for Global Travel from USTOA; Members Offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals” (Nov 17, 2025).
Is USTOA still active?
Yes, USTOA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 14, 2026.