8 Ways to See Philly

8 Ways to See Philly

Philadelphia offers many fun and quirky group tours to experience the vitality of America’s birthplace. From the ghosts of historic Philadelphia’s past to the thousands of beautiful murals lining the city’s lively neighborhoods and tasting decadent...
Bus Driver Hour Tracking: Changes Teachers Need to Know

Bus Driver Hour Tracking: Changes Teachers Need to Know

I recently attended the Bus Industry Safety Council meeting held during the American Bus Association annual conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. The agenda over the three-day session was packed with presentations designed to enhance the safety of motorcoach...
The Joys of the Road Scholarship

The Joys of the Road Scholarship

Are your students in need of financial aid for life-changing travel experiences? The SYTA Youth Foundation (SYF) 2018 Spring Road Scholarship Application period is now open! Briahna Ruth received an SYF Road Scholarship for her trip to the East Coast with Jemtegaard...
5 Safety Considerations for Hotels

5 Safety Considerations for Hotels

Safety is a priority when students are away from home. Hotel selection should be made just as carefully as activities and attractions on the itinerary—with considerations beyond affordability and ambiance. Consider the following to ensure the highest level of safety...
5 Civil Rights Movement Sites in Alabama

5 Civil Rights Movement Sites in Alabama

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail launched earlier this year—a comprehensive collection of more than 100 churches, courthouses, schools, museums and other landmarks across 14 states that tell the unified story of the civil rights movement’s people and places. No state...