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Kensington Tours joins USTOA, adding consumer protection to custom travel

Toronto-based custom and privately guided operator Kensington Tours is now a USTOA Active Member, bringing its programs under the association's $1M Travelers Assistance Program. It's the day's only advisor-relevant development, and it gives advisors a firmer financial-protection point when selling high-touch FIT itineraries.

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Kensington Tours becomes newest USTOA Active Member

Kensington Tours, the Toronto-based custom and privately guided operator, has joined the United States Tour Operators Association as an Active Member. USTOA now counts 55 members and 147 brands.

The commercial point is financial protection. Kensington's programs (Tours, Cruise, Ultraluxe, Yachts and Expeditions) now sit under USTOA's consumer-protection framework, including the $1M Travelers Assistance Program. Advisors selling custom and FIT itineraries can use that when positioning Kensington against other custom operators, especially with clients who ask what happens if a supplier fails.

Kensington also says it wants to deepen its advisor and trade relationships. Advisors may see more trade engagement from the company, such as outreach and training. The reports did not give specifics, so ask your Kensington contact what is planned.

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A quiet day: one USTOA membership change was the only item that bears on advisors. The other wire items were unrelated to escorted and packaged travel. — The Tours & Packaged desk

— The Tours & Packaged Desk