Time Well Spent: Preparing Chaperones

Time Well Spent: Preparing Chaperones

A good chaperone can make a trip run smoothly. An ill-prepared chaperone can leave you feeling you have even more students to keep tabs on. Before accepting a volunteer’s offer to chaperone, make sure they have a clear understanding of their obligations. This...
Your Questions About Rescheduling Travel Answered

Your Questions About Rescheduling Travel Answered

In these uncertain times, you may wonder what your options are for rescheduling your travel plans—and how to even get the ball rolling. SYTA has rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions related to rescheduling travel, so you can best understand the...
Emerging Destinations 2020

Emerging Destinations 2020

When pondering where to take your groups once it’s time to expand their horizons, consider these five United States cities, selected by SYTA member tour operators as the Top Emerging Destinations for student travel. [embedyt]...
Looking Forward to Future Travel

Looking Forward to Future Travel

Thinking about planning future trips? You’re not alone. As parts of the country begin the process of opening up, data shows that travelers are looking forward to getting back on the road and in the skies. According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking...
Preparing Students for the Unexpected

Preparing Students for the Unexpected

The COVID-19 pandemic an unprecedented and unexpected situation, disrupting travel for all. Once the current coronavirus situation is managed and we’re back to traveling and showing students the world, the unexpected is still possible. Though inconvenient,...