Travel Facts

Travel Facts

Below you will find a collection of information that you may find helpful during the trip planning process. 

• Student & Youth group travel is on the rise
• In a 2005 survey, 60.5% of students indicated they had taken an overnight group trip independent of their family.
• In a repeat survey in 2007, this number increases to 76.1%.
• Source: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Michigan State University, 2005 and 2007
• Travel Improves Achievement
• 86.8% of parents surveyed say that student group travel is an essential part of their child's education experience.
• 58.4% have seen a positive change in their child's academic performance.
• Source: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Michigan State University, 2007.