Published Sep 8, 2017 12:00AM
Austin Adventures Resigns ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Membership as a Result of Operational Reorganization
Tour Operator Plans to Rejoin Association Under Own Brand in Near Future
NEW YORK – September 8, 2017 – Effective September 1, 2017, Austin Adventures resigns its membership in and as such will no longer participate in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel agents should be aware that payments made prior to September 1, 2017 are protected under the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Client payments thereafter will not be covered by the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø program,” advises ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø President and CEO Terry Dale.
Austin Adventures President Dan Austin explained the reason for resigning arises from his recent repurchase of Austin Adventures. He stated that the company values the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø membership deeply and has every intention of re-joining ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø as an independent entity as soon as possible.
Dale added that Austin Adventures has been a valued partner since 2014 and he looks forward to their return.
For more information on ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, visit , call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
About ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø:
Representing nearly $15 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 8.6 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’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, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Contact:
Gina Dolecki/Katherine Henry
Redpoint
212-229-0119
dolecki@redpointspeaks.com / henry@redpointspeaks.com
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