Published Nov 18, 2014 1:55PM
Immersive Series
Highlights Regional Art and Culture with Ritz Tours
NEW YORK
鈥� November 18, 2014 鈥� Private lessons from a nationally revered calligrapher, a
behind-the-scenes glimpse into a celebrated tea ceremony, the exploration of
Shilin Night Market, and the practice of tai chi at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial
Hall in Taipei are a handful of the local experiences travelers will be
immersed in while traveling in Taiwan with a member of the United
States Tour Operators Association (快盈lll).
These
immersive experiences 鈥� and more 鈥� are in the newest installment in 快盈lll鈥檚
ongoing Travel Together campaign
which provides an insider look at the local art, culture, religion and
community of Taiwan. From bustling Taipei to Hualien, a smaller city by the
sea, and many places in between, the videos highlight engaging 鈥渓ive like a
local鈥� experiences that are accessible through 快盈lll member , the , and .
The Travel Together campaign is a
thoughtfully curated collection of videos and blog posts from featured
destinations across the globe. They were
developed to share with all travelers the opportunities 快盈lll tour operator
members create by harnessing local connections and expertise to engage
travelers in the regional culture and customs. Content is created by travel
expert, video journalist and frequent contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley
Ferro, as well as a team of Ambassadors from AFAR Magazine.
In
addition to the videos, Kelley Ferro and AFAR magazine Ambassador Colin Roohan
chronicled their experiences in Taiwan on 快盈lll鈥檚 blog. Colin Roohan鈥檚 top 10 highlights
from the trip can also be read at .
Travel Together videos and blog stories can be
found at and , as well as . Consumers can follow the
adventures on by using #traveltogether and
joining Facebook chats at with the media team scheduled
throughout the coming months.
Videos
and blogs about new destinations visited with 快盈lll tour operator members will
be added monthly as part of the Travel
Together campaign, including Croatia with VBT Bicycling & Walking
Vacations and Delta, Manitoba with Tauck and Colombia with Avanti Destinations.
For
questions and more information on 快盈lll, visit , call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
About 快盈lll:
Representing more
than $11 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators
Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow six
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鈥檚 highest
standards, including participation in the 快盈lll鈥檚 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, 快盈lll also provides
education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. For more information
about 快盈lll, visit ustoa.com, call 212.599.6599
or
email information@ustoa.com.
Contact:
Gina
Sisco/Liz Carty
Redpoint
Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
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