Published Apr 29, 2022 12:00AM
AUTHENTIC VACATIONS RESIGNS ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
NEW YORK – April 29, 2022 – Following a change in its business model, Authentic Vacations is no longer a ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Active Member effective April 27, 2022. Accordingly, Authentic Vacations no longer participates in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel agents should be aware that purchases of Authentic Vacations products made prior to April 27, 2022, shall continue to be protected under the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Client deposits and payments thereafter will not be covered by the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø program,” advises ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø President & CEO Terry Dale.
“We have valued our relationship with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø,” says Simon Russell, CEO, Authentic Vacations. “And we wish everyone in the travel and tourism industry much success in the future as we all rebuild, adapt, and grow our businesses.”
Russell continued, “Authentic Vacations wants to assure our clients that this departure from ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø in no way leaves their travel unprotected. We are financially stronger than ever, our clients’ deposits and payments are secure, and they are protected in numerous ways.”
Dale added that Authentic Vacations has been a valued partner since 2018 and appreciates the support the company has provided ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.
For information about ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø or the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program visit .
About ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø:
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 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 50 years, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Contact:
Gina Dolecki/Alice Phillips
Redpoint
212-229-0119
dolecki@redpointmarketingpr.com/ phillips@redpointmarketingpr.com
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