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Registration is Open for the 2019 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace

Published Jun 20, 2019 12:00AM


REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019 USTOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & MARKETPLACE


NEW YORK – June 20, 2019 - Terry Dale, president & CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced online registration is now open for the 2019 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace. This year’s conference will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida from December 3-6, 2019.

“Over the last several years, conference registration has sold out well in advance, a clear indication that we’re continuing to meet our members’ expectations,” added Dale. “The association is gearing up for what is projecting to be another record-breaking year of attendance with a fresh new line up on dynamic speakers and educational panels. Members should be sure to book their spot early!”

For more than 40 years, the USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace has provided an unparalleled forum for tourism suppliers and destinations around globe to meet with some of America's most respected and renowned tour operators. Each year, the conference is attended by 800+ travel professionals. The conference program features several thought-provoking speaker sessions, insight into the North American travel market and the latest trends impacting the industry and travelers, one-on-one marketplace appointments, as well as endless networking opportunities.

The conference is open to delegates from Active Member and Associate Member companies of USTOA only. Companies must be a current member of USTOA with annual dues paid for 2019 in order to attend.

An early bird delegate registration fee of $1,875 is available for delegates registered and paid by August 31, 2019. To register, USTOA Active and Associate Members can log into the conference site at www.ustoa.com/conference.

For questions and more information on USTOA’s annual conference, visit www.ustoa.com or email conference@ustoa.com.

About USTOA:
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each 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. As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.

Contact:
Gina Dolecki/Ashley Mindnich
Redpoint 212-229-0119
dolecki@redpointspeaks.com / mindnich@redpointspeaks.com

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