Authentic Vacations Joins USTOA

Travel package provider Authentic Vacations is joining The United States Tour Operators Association.

According to a USTOA announcement, the addition of Authentic Vacations increases the organization to 55 active members representing 162 brands.

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“Authentic Vacations brings extensive expertise in travel to Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and Scandinavia to the USTOA membership base, as well as a shared value of providing ‘live like a local’ experiences to travelers,” Terry Dale, USTOA president and CEO, said in a statement. “We’re excited to welcome them to USTOA.”

Launched in 2001, Authentic Vacations specializes in creating customizable itineraries that feature a variety of activities and accommodations, all carefully vetted by its product team ensuring each client experiences a distinctive adventure.

Each tour is tailor-made and can be adjusted based on the client’s needs, creating a customized experience.

“As a company that focuses on creating inspirational experiences for our clients, we couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining the United States Tour Operators Association,” Allegra Lynch, president of Authentic Vacations, said in a statement.

A division of Tour Partner Group (TPG), Authentic Vacations includes a culturally-diverse staff of travel experts and offices in Dublin, London, Copenhagen and San Francisco.