Maybe this is the first time you've planned a educational student group travel in cooperation with a tour operator. Or perhaps you've taken a tour previously, but you still have some concerns regarding how and why things happen. In any case, we're prepared to address some of the queries that travellers ask us as tour guides the most frequently!
Why should I make use of a tour company?
The biggest question is possibly this one. What are the advantages of using a travel agency to arrange your itinerary? Simply put, organising travel for big groups entails countless minute details, and travel operator are familiar with every step of the procedure. Everything is in our hands. You as an instructor won't have to worry about anything, from meals and lodging to transportation and insurance. You can focus only on the educational component of it all and assist students in making connections between their course material and their travels.
Additionally, tour guides have contacts that independent travellers just won't have! Our relationships with our suppliers go back many years, and are familiar with the locals and businesses you will be visiting.
What happens throughout the trip planning process?
Each business is unique. Some tour companies offer predetermined itineraries with minimal room for personalization. But each tour at Good News Travels is totally personalised! We have a conversation with you (the group leader), get to know your group, and go through everything you want to see and do on the trip. This guarantees that everything is planned with your passengers in mind and is a very collaborative process.
We are always available to offer expert advice on your schedule, and we'll even add some special touches to make it even more memorable!
What can I do to facilitate the process as the group leader?
Although it is the B2B tour operator's responsibility to prepare the trip, the teachers are actually what make the experience what it is. When the time for departure comes, setting a clear objective for the field trip and being enthusiastic with the pupils will go a long way. Good group leaders are able to keep their pupils interested in the lesson and let them know what is expected of them.
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