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New York-based tour operator Sky Vacations has joined the U.S. Tour Operators Association as an active member.
New York, August 4, 2022: The addition of Sky Vacations brings USTOA’s active member count to 48 with a total of 142 brands represented. Sky Vacations is best known for its tour packages to India. The company also has extensive offerings around Asia, including Nepal, Korea, Japan, as well as destinations in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
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 display the USTOA logo on their printed materials and/or websites, indicating their participation in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
Sky Vacations announces new experiences to AlUla, Saudi Arabia
New York, August 1, 2022: Sky Vacations, one of North America’s leading tour operators announced two exclusive land experiences to AlUla, a historical land located in northwest region of Saudi Arabia steeped in the beauty of the natural world alongside dramatic splendor of human creations.
Taking the travelers on a journey through time, Sky Vacations’ AlUla experiences, ‘Breathtaking AlUla’ and ‘AlUla, Desert Oasis Beckons’ brings the traveler to a land with an untold story; preserved by time combined with breathtaking jewel of archaeological and cultural history. These itineraries provide travelers the opportunity to discover AlUla’s celestial desert landscape, unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient legends and modern art installations. And they are ideal on their own or in addition to programs visiting Egypt, Jordan and several other countries of the Middle East.
“AlUla offers a huge array of contrasts for travelers. It provides a unique opportunity to feel like Indiana Jones, to be a true explorer! Our tours are curated to go beyond the traditional – think floating above ancient landscapes in a hot air balloon, ride an Arabian horse across the dunes or stargazing at the desert sky” says Richard Krieger, Director of Sky Vacations. He continues, “To explore different places and ways of life in an authentic way is an essential element of travel and our tours to AlUla are perfect for the intrepid and curious traveler.”
Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours and royal experiences to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
New York, March 23, 2022: Sky Vacations, one of the leading U.S. based outbound tour operators has announced a collection of exciting programs to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The tours are aligned to mark one of the most significant milestone in British history, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Itineraries feature private visits to many of the most popular royal attractions such as the Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and special exhibitions being organized to honor the history of the British monarchy. Experiences also include quintessential British traditions of afternoon tea, pub crawls and Sunday Roast.
“It is truly a privilege to be part of this incredible Jubilee celebration honoring the Queen’s 70-year reign” said Richard Krieger, Director of Sky Vacations. Further he added “given the closeness to our ancestral heritage and the ties we share with Great Britain, we have been inundated with requests from our travelers to create unique experiences to commemorate this once in lifetime celebration.”
Sky Vacations launches Bridgerton Tour
New York, April 26, 2021: Sky Vacations, a member of the Sky Bird Group, announced today a new tour “Reel Life to Real Life: Bridgerton” focused around the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” with an optional “Downtown Abbey” extension.
“Starting last year, we noticed a steady trend of inquires about touring and visiting the film locations featured in Bridgerton so it made perfect sense for us to design a self drive trip built around the sites” said Richard Krieger, Director of Sky Vacations. “American travelers have always flocked to the UK to experience its history, culture along with the many sites familiar to us from film and television. A few years back we couldn’t keep up with demand for our “Downtown Abbey” tour and we expect the same demand for our new “Bridgerton” product. And with the winter release of the “Downton Abbey” sequel, these locations will be more popular than ever.”
Sky Vacations Increases Global Experiences
New York, April 2, 2021: Sky Vacations, recognized as one of the leading U.S. based tour operators, specializing in custom crafted itineraries for individual and group travelers, announced today the expansion of its global product portfolio.
New programs include active vacations to India and Japan that feature hiking, camping and rafting, self-drive itineraries in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, wine tasting in Andalucía, Spain, Israel, Naples, Italy, Austria and Vienna/Prague and Budapest plus exploring Incan Civilization in Peru and Bolivia. Also new is a collection of carefully chosen Villa & Boutique Hotels around the world.
SKY VACATIONS EXPANDING COMMITMENT TO TRAVEL AGENTS & INDUSTRY
New York, March 19, 2020
Sky Vacations announced today that in the upcoming weeks they will be launching a series of exciting travel agent destination training opportunities, new products and agent only travel experiences slated for late 2020 and into 2021.
“Our dedication to our travel agent partners is absolute. Even today, when travel is restricted, travel professionals continue to phone us for advice, ask questions and book / make inquiries for travel later this year and beyond. Their support has been a catalyst for us to push ahead and to look to the future. We are grateful for the trust and all our efforts are to ensure that when things go back to normal, which they will, we are ready.” said Richard Krieger, Director of Sky Vacations.
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Sky Vacations Named Exclusive Partner Promoting ‘The Ultimate Andrea Bocelli Experience’
The Ultimate Andrea Bocelli Experience” will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for travelers. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor Travel Pulse
Sky Vacations today announced the launch of “The Ultimate Andrea Bocelli Experience” taking place in Tuscany, July 22 – 26, 2020.
Named as one of the exclusive partners promoting the event, the company has created a once in a lifetime journey that includes tickets to the highly anticipated concert to be held at the Teatro del Silenzio along with pre and post event experiences.