Authentic Vacations, a travel packager that offers European
destinations, has joined the U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) as its
newest active member bringing to 55 the association's total number of active
members.
Launched in 2001, Authentic Vacations specializes in
customizable itineraries. It is a division of Tour Partner Group (TPG), which
also owns the U.K.-based business-to-business company Hotels & More, Irish
Welcome Tours and Trans Nordic Tours. Authentic Vacations is headquartered in
Santa Rosa, Calif., and has offices in Dublin, London, Copenhagen and San
Francisco.
All USTOA active members participate in the organization's
$1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, which requires that a $1 million bond
be set aside to protect consumers in the event the company experiences
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. USTOA active tour operator members can sport
the USTOA logo on their printed materials and/or websites, indicating their
participation in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.