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Travel insights from Terry Dale, President and CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association
USTOA Tour Operators Take the Guesswork Out of Booking Travel
As travel bounces back, let USTOA tour operators take the guesswork out of booking travel for your clients. USTOA tour operators have access to the knowledge, resources, and latest information on destination protocols to help you and your clients enjoy stress-free vacation planning.
Here are six benefits of traveling on a trip with a USTOA tour operator:
1. Non-Traditional Experiences
Today’s traveler wants to go beyond the tourist hotspots and experience the colorful history, unique culture, and distinct tastes of a destination. USTOA tour operator members offer a variety of programs that focus on special interests including art, cuisine, and adventure.
2. Peace of Mind
Knowing that a vacation was planned by trusted industry professionals brings peace of mind while traveling domestically and abroad. Should an unforeseen problem arise, a tour escort, local host or representative of the tour operator is available to assist travelers.
3. Freedom
Tours do not always translate to “group travel.” Many members offer packaged travel options with same benefits and protections to explore the world on your own. Plus, tour itineraries can be created with more flexibility that allows ample time to explore points of interest on one’s own.
4. Affordability
By buying in bulk and negotiating special rates for guaranteed hotel accommodations, ground transportation, sightseeing tours, meals and other services, tour operators achieve savings that are passed on to the consumer.
5. Unparalleled Access
As part of a tour group, travelers generally avoid the wait and go right in. Because tour operators negotiate with local sightseeing companies, they can often provide accessibility to otherwise hard-to-wait attractions.
6. Protection
As the ultimate protection of vacation dollars during uncertain times, each tour operator member of the United States Tour Operators Association participates in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, which means their vacation investment is protected in the event of a USTOA member bankruptcy or insolvency. USTOA tour operators also endorse the TOURCARE Guidelines for Tour Operators by implementing new sanitization and operational procedures.
Find more information at www.ustoa.com/take-the-guesswork-out-of-travel
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