Intrepid Travel resigned its membership in the U.S. Tour
Operators Association (USTOA) on July 31, a move that is a formality based on
the ending of a four-year partnership between Intrepid and TUI,
according to the company.
Cyndi Zesk, Intrepid’s North America president, said in a
release that Intrepid values USTOA membership and has every intention of rejoining
USTOA as an independent entity as soon as possible.
Until that time, Intrepid is not covered by USTOA’s $1
Million Travelers Assistance Program.
“Travel agents should be aware that payments made prior to
July 31, 2015, are protected under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Program. Client payments thereafter will not be covered by the USTOA program,”
USTOA President and CEO Terry Dale said in a statement.