Academic Travel Abroad

11/07/2024

Our partner The Great Courses has just launched some exciting new trips for the upcoming 2025 year. Pop over to their travel site to learn more and book your trip today! https://loom.ly/APBjPQ8

10/30/2024

As summer came to an end, ATA's Ed Travel team gathered for a productive and collaborative retreat in our DC office! The team combined their thinking caps to cure The Outbreak and conquer The Top Secret Mission to round out the retreat.

10/17/2024

Our recent Road to Revival Experience with Road & Track Magazine was an epic adventure through England’s vibrant car scene. Relive the highlights through their incredible write up of the program: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a62301930/road-to-revival-experience-2024-blast/

10/10/2024

Did you miss our third quarter updates? Be sure to sign up on our website so you can get our latest news delivered right to your inbox! https://loom.ly/GSDRRJo

This month we celebrated a historic moment in both the history of the company and the life and career of our cherished Sarah Saleh, ATA’s Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. 40 years! What a milestone.

06/13/2024

JEDI Update! Take a look at our 2023 JEDI efforts from our annual report below https://loom.ly/6t8NXpI

Our annual update on the actions taken to transform our workplace, programs, and industries to be more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI).

06/06/2024

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, a pivotal moment in history that changed the course of WWII. Today, we are honored to have over 200 travelers in Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

05/21/2024

ATA Executive Vice President, Chase Poffenberger, spoke today at the National Tour Association (NTA) Contact Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland. She was a panelist at a session titled “From Inspiration to Implementation: Kickstart Your Sustainability Program.”

Chase has played a pivotal role in ATA's sustainability journey. In 2022, ATA launched a 10-year sustainability plan and signed the Glasgow Declaration, upholding our commitment to climate action in tourism. Her insight and expertise will undoubtedly offer valuable guidance to other organizations looking to make a positive impact. Let us work together to create a sustainable future for generations to come! 🌱 https://ntacontact.com/

04/17/2024

Our Q1 Newsletter is here! Check out our blog to see what's happening at ATA! https://loom.ly/faKPE4U

After over two years of disruption in the travel industry, the past 12 months have felt as close as possible to a “normal” year. But what did that really look like? We launched new partnerships, prioritized diversity and sustainability efforts, and curated many educational travel experiences at ...

04/08/2024

Eclipse day is here, and we are thrilled to be a part of this special program!

04/03/2024

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Sur La Table!
https://loom.ly/H6PdsXA

Our annual update on the actions taken to transform our workplace, programs, and industries to be more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI).

02/29/2024

From the newsroom to international travel! This article highlights one of our partners The Post and Courier Travel, and how they intertwine the two. https://loom.ly/mL_hHyk

In an era when local newsrooms are looking for creative ways to bring in revenue, The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, is putting its latest bet on a new high-end international travel program hosted by Editor-in-Chief Autumn Phillips.

02/08/2024

From iconic stately homes to moss covered oaks, explore the compelling history and culture of African Americans in the Lowcountry. Learn more about this Smithsonian Journeys trip below!

Smithsonian Journeys invites you to delve into the compelling histories of African American culture in the Lowcountry.

01/25/2024

Did you miss our latest newsletter? Our 4th quarter updates are available on our blog. Sign up on our website to receive the next quarterly newsletter straight to your inbox! https://loom.ly/3HWCu4o

After over two years of disruption in the travel industry, the past 12 months have felt as close as possible to a “normal” year. But what did that really look like? We launched new partnerships, prioritized diversity and sustainability efforts, and curated many educational travel experiences at ...

01/18/2024

Can travel be an act of peacemaking? We strongly believe in the power of dual narrative tours and are proud to partner with Mejdi Tours, co-owned by a Palestinian Arab and an American Jew, who authored this thoughtful piece. https://loom.ly/nPPB1bA

Two peacemakers and business partners—one Jewish and one Palestinian—offer ideas for how travelers can turn into "citizen diplomats."

01/11/2024

As we embark on the new year, let's reflect on all we experienced in 2023. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year! https://loom.ly/EYBoen8

The past 12 months have felt as close to a “normal” year as possible, and that is cause for celebration! Read on to see our highlights from 2023!

12/21/2023

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy new year! In observance of the holidays, our office will be closed on December 25th and January 1st.

12/04/2023

We’re big fans of Marissa Mullen and super excited to have her back in the studio to talk about the keys to winning the holiday entertaining game (mostly through cheese), and also reveal some details…

11/16/2023

I am excited to announce a new adventure with Wondrium and Academic Travel Abroad — Wondrium Journeys! Join me for 7 days, and 6 nights in Austria for “Great Music Masters of Vienna”! Save $250 when you book before the end of the year: https://www.wondriumjourneys.com/musicmasters

During the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony premiere, we'll explore the legacy of the city’s music masters. Follow the footsteps of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert to the homes where they composed, the palaces where they performed, and the cafés and shops they frequented. Through private tours and concerts and an excursion to Baden bie Wien, delve deep into the circumstances and personalities that shaped their incomparable bodies of work.