Lead a School Tour
Leading a Tour with NationsClassroom
The NationsClassroom Process
Inspire
Step One: Let’s See if We are a Mutal Fit
Unlike many of our competitors, NationsClassroom is a smart growth and family-owned company. We do not want to “sell you.” Should we meet, our goal is to determine if we are a mutual fit. We will ask questions such as:
- What is your dream tour?
- What are your non-negotiables?
- What do you NOT WANT?
- If you had a magic wand?
- What haven’t we asked?
- How can I implement your Curriculum?
- How can we match your school’s Mission and Values?
We will then answer your questions.
Educators have come to love our approach in that there is no pressure. If we are not a fit, we will gladly recommend a few other companies.
Additionally, the person you meet with will not love you and leave you. They will be highly involved in your tour from start-to finish to ensure that all of our promises are kept.
Customize
Step Two: A One-of-a-Kind Trip Just for You and Your Students
We take notes from our first visit and develop a custom proposal, often with multiple options for you to consider. We explain the benefits of each suggestion to help you determine what is best for you.
Promote
Step Three: Promotion and Tour Planning
We know you are crazy busy. So, we pretty much take it from here.
- Promotion and Registration – We provide Custom Promotional Materials including posters for your room and electronic reminders about your tour and Promotional Parent Night which we will run for you.
- Itinerary Development and Review – The person you meet on your call will meet with you from time-to-time to share itinerary updates and gain your thoughts.
Go Confidently
Step Four: Relax and Enjoy
We have Three Keys to Tour Greatness –
- Nations Tour Guides are Rock Stars. Your students will love them as they bring your destination to life. You will love them as they work for you to manage the tour and think three steps ahead on things like weather, traffic, mood of your group, etc.
- Nations On-Site Coordinator(s) will manage your airport arrival and departure at your destination, ensure a simple and smooth hotel check in and place Night Security and stay with you overnight at your hotel. They even get up early to make sure breakfast is ready.
- Finally, our Tour Operations Center is proactively monitoring your tour 247.
Everything is Included with a NationsClassroom Tour
Transportation
Your transportation will be convenient and comfortable in the air or on the ground. Whenever possible, flights to and from your gateway city are direct. Deluxe motor coaches with friendly drivers, TVs, DVD players, and a lavatory are a must!
Tour Guide
Your Tour Guide will be an expert on your destination, but most importantly, our guides connect with your students. Your tour guide also will be flexible and accommodating to your requests and able to make adjustments when necessary should weather or traffic merit.
Lodging
Hotels are student-friendly, with only interior corridors in safe areas that maximize your touring time. You can expect to stay in hotels from premier brands such as Crowne Plaza, Doubletree, Hilton, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Marriott, and Sheraton.
Tour Coordinator
In addition to your Tour Guide, your tour coordinator will secure tickets and inspect hotel rooms. Your Tour Coordinator will stay with your group overnight at your hotel. They will make sure your students have plenty of water each day and are available to track down a forgotten phone or backpack.
Meals
The great news is that you always have a say in where you and your students will eat. We provide three meals daily, including a full student buffet at your hotel each morning. Meals on tour offer a wide variety, with the ability to properly feed those with special situations, and are convenient to your attractions.
Security
Sleep worry-free. Professional security will be on duty from 10:30 PM until 5:30 AM each evening. They are in charge of keeping your students safe and in their rooms. They are another layer of added security in addition to hotel security.
Attractions
Your tour is all-inclusive. All admission fees to attractions are included. Your Student Travel Consultant will discuss which attractions best fit your goals and curriculum to develop an itinerary that matches all your requests.
Tips
You don’t have to turn your couch cushions up looking for loose change. Generous tips are provided for your bus driver, tour guide, and hotel staff.
Our Tour Promises
There is No Substitute for Experience
Your tour will be planned and executed by highly trained and experienced student travel professionals. Currently, the NationsClassroom Account Representatives average 10 years of student travel experience, Tour Guides average 7 years of student travel experience, and Overnight Hotel Coordinators have an average of 11 years of student travel experience.
24-Hour Tour Operations Center (TOC)
While you are en route, on tour, or on your way home, the TOC will proactively monitor and keep you informed of any airport, traffic, weather, or other events that could possibly affect your tour.
Hotels
Your hotel will be situated in a safe area convenient for touring with only interior corridors.
Night Security
Security personnel will be strategically positioned on your floor from 10:30 PM until 5:30 AM. Each security staff member has passed extensive background checks and random drug tests and receives ongoing training.
Doctors On-Call
Tour participants have the convenience of on-call doctors who can meet you at your hotel or meet your group should you need assistance with medical issues. *Please note that the Doctors On-Call service is available only for Washington, D.C., and New York City tours.
