Educational Tours, Inc.

08/29/2024

Thank you to for hosting this year's incredible Annual Conference in New York City! ETI's membership with SYTA—as well as attending the Annual Conference—has proved invaluable to our organization each year. We love using Conference time to hear from the latest and greatest in the travel industry, reconnect with vendor partners and learn more about continuing to provide educators with the best possible experience. One of our favorite things is to experience attractions first-hand!

08/26/2024

The ETI team enjoyed some of the best that NYC has to offer at the recent SYTA: Student and Youth Travel Association Annual Conference. Be sure to ask us about unique ways to personalize your next group experience!

Thank you to for hosting a fabulous after party! What better way to meet celebrities from NYC!

08/26/2024

Dr. Stephen Alltop, a member of the conducting faculty at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music and Director of Music of Alice Millar Chapel, is a seasoned professional in a number of musical aspects, one being serving as a clinician for traveling student groups looking to sharpen their musical skills. Keep reading to meet Dr. Alltop and get a glimpse at what some of his clinics are like! https://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/523-meet-the-clinician-dr-stephen-alltop

08/21/2024

Congratulations to ETI's Jane Tougouma, CSTP for her selection as an Active Member Director to the SYTA Board of Directors! ETI is a proud member of SYTA, and having an opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the student travel industry is an honor. The ETI Team would also like to thank Jane for her recent contributions as a Trustee for the SYTA Youth Foundation's Board of Trustees! Here's to a bright future for her in this new position! https://syta.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

08/19/2024

Branson offers up some unforgettable adventures for students. Whether it's world-class entertainment and rides at a theme park nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, more than 250 different animal species ready to be admired or a country-style dinner show, the options are endless. https://www.tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/467-fantastic-fun-awaits-in-the-gateway-to-the-west

08/14/2024

Prepping for your upcoming trip with ETI? Check out The Educational Tours Travel App! It's, private, packed with plenty of useful features, and it's available exclusively for groups who travel with ETI!
Learn more: https://tours-eti.com/app

08/10/2024

The ETI team is all smiles for being recognized at the 2024 SYTA Annual Conference for receiving their Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO) certification. ETI has always valued the safety and security of its clients and a CSTO designation aligns with those beliefs and standards. ://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/502-eti-receives-csto-certification

08/09/2024

Student travel can be a magical experience that often stays forever as a cherished memory with those who are lucky enough to experience it. However, that magic doesn’t simply manifest itself out of thin air! Come along as we explore some must-know tips for planning your next student travel experience. https://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/524-planning-your-next-student-travel-experience-four-must-know-tips

08/08/2024

You’ve decided that you’re ready to take your students on a trip, but you’re not sure where to begin. Whatever your group needs, our expert team can help you plan the perfect trip. Check out our tips here: https://tours-eti.com/educator-resources/trip-preparation

08/06/2024

Is it time to decide where to take your students on their next trip? NYC offers students a multitude of attractions, museums, Broadway shows and much more, along with amazing educational opportunities such as workshops, classes and private tours—just to name a few. In fact, some ETI team members are visiting this month for research, continuing education and community-building, attending the Student Youth Travel Association conference. Learn more about how ETI experts can help: https://tours-eti.com/destinations/new-york-ny

08/06/2024

“You’ve got a good old-fashioned customer service policy and try your very best to help customers have a successful tour. Your entire crew did an outstanding job.” Thank you to Jessie R., an educator from Kansas, for this glowing review! We love helping educational travel dreams come true. Travel

08/02/2024

There’s nothing quite like taking students to experience the places where history happened, right in front of their eyes. Come along as we explore seven popular history destinations students absolutely love! https://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/521-7-history-destinations-to-consider

08/01/2024

Picture this: You’ve finally reached your trip destination, then, you look up only to see most of your students staring at their smart phones. This situation is all too common on educational trips. To help your students manage their phone usage while on the road, consider some of these tips. https://www.tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/440-technology-tips-you-should-know

07/31/2024

Ciao, Italia! The Clarkston High School Choir had "the most fabulous time" in Italy. From Venice to Florence to Rome and more, students had the opportunity to perform in some truly incredible venues. THIS is why we love so much to work with our educators.

07/29/2024

Students can admire many of the nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials while in DC. Learn what attractions—and performance opportunities—await! https://www.tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/522-dive-into-dc

07/26/2024

The Vandalia Community HS Band & Choir had an incredible trip to Orlando! We love seeing how much fun our groups have! Thank you for choosing to travel with ETI.

07/25/2024

As you think about your plans for future student travel, be sure to check out the top 10 U.S. student travel destinations shared in Teach & Travel, the official publication of SYTA: Student and Youth Travel Association. https://teachtravel.org/top-10-united-states-student-travel-destinations/

07/24/2024

Do you want your child to experience travel when they're still in school? Check out our resources for parents and learn how you can make that a reality for your kids! https://www.tours-eti.com/parent-resources/tips-for-parents

07/15/2024

For destinations that are on the rise and making names for themselves as student travel SYTA: Student and Youth Travel Association member tour operators. https://teachtravel.org/top-5-emerging-student-travel-destinations/

07/10/2024

A can’t-miss opportunity while visiting DC is volunteering with DC Central Kitchen, an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. It's here that students have an opportunity to work to prepare balanced meals for the DC community.

Start planning your student trip to DC by contacting ETI today. https://www.tours-eti.com/contact-us

07/08/2024

The ETI team had a productive and inspiring company retreat! It was so great to brainstorm with our team members as well as attend some fun events, including a Lansing Lugnuts Minor League Baseball game!

06/28/2024

Students are sure to find fun around every corner in Philadelphia, where history comes to life and opportunities to visit top-notch art and science museums abound. Philadelphia is ready to welcome you! https://www.tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/520-fun-and-freedom-in-philadelphia

06/25/2024

Meet ETI's newest team member, Ryan Frosteg! Ryan, who has stepped into a Trip Coordinator role, finds it thrilling to see how much can be learned from travel. Keep reading to get to know him a bit better! https://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/519-meet-the-team-ryan-frosteg

06/21/2024

It’s finally here: summer break! And while there are likely plenty of ideas swirling around in your head as to what to do next, we’ve compiled a shortlist of four tips to help guide you in making the most of your summer break this year. https://tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/518-4-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-break

06/17/2024

There's a big world out there just waiting for your students to explore. Bring your students along on a mind-expanding journey and cultivate a sense of wanderlust early in life. There's so much to learn! Connect with us through our tour proposal form! https://tours-eti.com/request-a-tour-proposal

06/14/2024

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06/13/2024

There's still time to nominate a candidate for the Youth Foundation's Visionary Award! If you know someone in the New York area who has demonstrated a commitment to enriching their students' lives through travel, don't wait! Nominate them now. https://sytayouthfoundation.org/visionary-award-nomination-application/

06/12/2024

Cleveland, Ohio welcomed the Goodrich Middle School Band for a performance in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Despite the wind, they had an incredible time! Good thing they remembered to bring clips to keep their sheet music from blowing away. We loved working with this group and can't wait to see where they go next!

06/11/2024

Whether it’s for bands, orchestras, jazz groups, choirs, theatre groups or otherwise, clinics led by professionals are incredible ways to motivate students forward, while helping them polish both their ensemble and individual performance skills. Dr. Benjamin A. Chamberlain, Chair of the Department of Music & Theatre at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one such passionate and informed professional who has led clinics for ETI’s student groups. Keep reading to get to know him better and learn what his clinics are like! https://www.tours-eti.com/about-us/news-and-blog/515-meet-the-educator-dr-benjamin-a-chamberlain

06/07/2024

Recently named the 2024 MSVMA Outstanding Choir of the Year for the first time in program history, the DeWitt High School Chamber Choir traveled with ETI to New York City early-May. Their trip was filled with a plethora of memorable moments, including an appearance on The TODAY show, meeting Kate Hudson, visiting the Museum of Broadway, seeing Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway, a beautiful performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and more!

ETI is honored to work with such a talented group, and we look forward to many more adventures to come for the DeWitt High School Chamber Choir!



Photos courtesy of Dewitt Vocal Music Boosters.