Published Oct 15, 2019 12:00AM
COX & KINGS, THE AMERICAS NO LONGER A MEMBER OF ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
NEW YORK – October 15, 2019-- Effective October 15, 2019, Cox & Kings, The Americas (including its affiliate East India Travel Company) is no longer a ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø member, and as such, no longer participates in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel agents should be aware that purchases of Cox & Kings, The Americas products made prior to October 15, 2019 may 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.
Passengers who have lost deposits or payments made prior to October 15 for travel with Cox & Kings, The Americas may be eligible to file claims for nonperformance of their tour under ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s Travelers Assistance Program. The claim form and procedure can be found at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.com/travelers-assistance/coxandkingsusa.
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 more than 40 years, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
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Gina Dolecki/Ashley Mindnich
Redpoint
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dolecki@redpointspeaks.com /mindnich@redpointspeaks.com
