United States Tour Operators Association

United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a 501(c) registered nonprofit professional association representing the tour operator industry. Its members are made up of companies who provide services worldwide but who conduct business in the U.S. As a voice for the tour operator industry, USTOA represents this sector in matters pertaining to the travel industry as a whole, both in the U.S. and abroad. Among USTOA's goals are consumer protection and education,[1] and its standards and work in this area have earned USTOA the endorsement of the United States Government's Consumer Action Handbook.[2]

United States Tour Operators Association
IndustryTravel
Founded1972
HeadquartersNew York, New York
Websiteustoa.com

USTOA member companies must meet a number of ethical and financial criteria,[3][4] including participation in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, which among other things protects consumer payments up to $1 million in case the company files for bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business.[5][6]

References
  1. http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/how-can-find-the-right-tour-operator.html?id=3810934
  2. http://www.consumeraction.gov/trade.shtml
  3. http://blmc.enr-corp.com/onlineclips/21185/21185_72303087.pdf
  4. http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1115818.php
  5. http://www.travelpulse.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=59535
  6. http://madeinatlantis.com/travel/ustoa_protection_plan.htm
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