There are a lot of companies out there that claim to be the best for your group.Use this checklist to help you compare two other companies to sunshine travel company and make the best educated choice of a Student Tour Operator.
Questions to Ask Student Tour Operator
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1. Has the Tour Operator been in business for over 25 years?Be wary of “collective years of experience” claims.
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2. Is the Tour Operator a qualified member of a professional tourism association, such as the National Tour Association (NTA)?
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3. Does the Tour Operator have an excellent reputation with the Better Business Bureau?
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4. Will the Tour Operator custom tailor your tour to meet your group’s specific needs and provide you with the valuable travel experience you want for your students?
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5. Will your itinerary go through a step-by-step process to ensure that all of the details will be in place before your tour departs?Ask for a detailed explanation of their process.
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6. Will you always find your Tour Operator contact(s) courteous, engaging and just as excited about your upcoming tour as your students are?
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7. How large is the company’s support staff?Will there always be an adequate number of staff at the home office while your tour is traveling to ensure that any complications will be handled swiftly and efficiently?
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8. Will a staff member from the Tour Operator travel with your group to your destination rather than just meeting your group at the destination?
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9. Will you be assured of a student-friendly hotel excellence that is AAA rated of 3-4 diamonds and selected for its cleanliness and safety?
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10. Are you offered a guaranteed tour price as long as quoted tour components & passenger counts remain the same?You should never encounter a “hidden” or “surprise” fee.
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11. Can you get written proof that the Tour Operator has $1 Million of liability insurance?
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12. Are you working with a Student Group Tour Operator?Travel agencies are ideal for individual and family vacation traveling but travel agencies and motorcoach companies may not have the skills or experience to help you with your student group.
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13. If you are a music performance group, does this company have experience working with a music performance group’s unique needs, such as moving/storing instruments, performance requirements, etc.?
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14. Can you get positive feedback from more than one of your colleagues about your Tour Operator?
