...that USTOA-member tour operators meet the highest qualifications for membership of any travel trade association?
That's right. To become an Active Member of USTOA, a tour operator is required to have a total of 18 references from a variety of industry sources (including six travel agents) and financial institutions, and they must meet specific minimums in terms of tour passengers and/or dollar volume.
The company must be in business at least three years under the same management in the U.S. and must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 professional liability insurance with worldwide coverage, including a rider that protects the travel agent selling the product.
The company also must participate in the USTOA's Travelers Assistance Program by posting $1 Million in the form of either a bond or letter of credit, for use in reimbursing consumer deposits in case of a USTOA member bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business.
Rest assured, when you book a USTOA-member tour operator, you and your clients are working with the most experienced, reputable and reliable companies in the industry.
Visit www.ustoa.com to get to know more about profiting from the experience, service, and integrity of USTOA members.