Tour Operator Membership
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 and financial
institutions and must meet specific minimums in terms of tour passengers
and/or dollar volume. The company must also 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.
Another
important membership requirement is adherence to USTOA's strict code
of ethics, which is framed by a pledge to encourage and maintain the
highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service.
In
addition to these requirements, all USTOA Active Members must participate
in USTOA's $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Program. All Active Tour Operator Members of USTOA carry this logo on their printed materials and/or websites, indicating their participation in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
Associate Membership
In
addition to its Active Member tour operators, USTOA provides for and
welcomes travel suppliers into its membership. This invitation
is extended to responsible industry and governmental entities and
organizations whose interests and purposes are compatible with those
of USTOA... to encourage and support professional and financial integrity
in tourism and in the future of the travel industry. Associate Members join USTOA in order to promote their services or destinations to our Active Members.
Associate
Membership is offered to common carriers, head offices of organizations,
associations and locations of suppliers of tour products
and services, government agencies and others interested in developing
travel but not directly serving tour passengers. Current Associate Member categories are:
| Advertising and Public Relations |
Insurance - Medical Assistance |
| Airlines |
Legal Services |
| Airport Authority |
Marketing - Travel Related Services |
| Attractions/Museums/Restaurants |
Media |
| Car Rental |
Technology - Reservations Systems |
| Cruise Line/Cruise Operator |
Tourist Board |
| Financial Services |
Trade Association |
| Ground Operators - Service |
Trade Show |
| Hotels and Resorts |
Visa and Passport Services |
Associate Members of USTOA should carry the ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF USTOA logo on their printed materials and/or websites. Associate Members of USTOA do not participate in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
Information on How To Join USTOA
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