Archive for the ‘Student Travel’ Category
SYTA 2009 Conference – Huge Success
September 3rd, 2009 by Patrick Connor
SYTA Conference in Norfolk, VA was educational, optimistic, and fun.
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SYTA Band Headed To Norfolk
August 26th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
After 20+ hours of rehearsals over the last 2 days, the SYTA band will load the tour bus at 8 AM with our luggage, instruments, and 30 songs to perform for our friends and colleagues on Tuesday.
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And Off We Go…
August 8th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
After returning from the 2009 TBA/TCDA/TODA (Texas band, choir, and orchestra) Conventions, I am excited as ever about the immediate future. It is always so refreshing to visit with customers and colleagues face-to-face and this year was no exception!
As the 2009-2010 school year approaches, things are busy, busy, busy…
Over the next few weeks, we [...]
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Summer is Here
June 7th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
As the 2009 spring travel season comes to an end, I am excited about the possibilities that the future holds.
First and foremost, it is time for our team to get rested and healthy! 2008-2009 was great, but we are all tired and in need of some R & R. Most of June will be spent [...]
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Today was good for my soul
May 6th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
The last 24 hours have been the busiest that I have seen in my 12 years in the student travel industry!
Starting yesterday afternoon, a large number of our customers (most of which cancelled their travel packages over the last 7 days) contacted us (Director’s Choice Tour & Travel) with hopes of rebooking their trips for [...]
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CDC Swine Flu Fallout
May 5th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Today, at 3:00 PM EDT, the CDC issued a press release that, simply stated, suggests that many schools that have closed due to concerns of the Swine Flu should reopen.
Immediately after this announcement, many of our customers that had previously been required to cancel their trips over the next few weeks called to request that [...]
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Swine Flu Statement
May 1st, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Statement from Director’s Choice Tour & Travel regarding the Swine Flu Situation in Texas and the impact on student travel
As a concerned provider of student travel, we are closely monitoring and reacting to the ever-changing positions and policies of recognized health associations, academic institutions and government entities. Our primary concern continues to be the safety, [...]
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Swine Flu and Student Travel
April 29th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
As a caring member of the student travel industry, it has been a torturous few days watching the development of the Swine Flu situation currently impacting North America. Over the last 24 hours, numerous school districts have cancelled school and school related activities in an effort to reduce or eliminate the spread of this virus [...]
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South Padre Island is HOT for 2010!
April 27th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
South Padre Island will likely be a popular travel destination in 2010 as a result of hotel improvements, a new performance venue, and a private concert series.
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Great Travel Season
April 23rd, 2009 by Patrick Connor
While I don’t want to jinx anything, I am excited to report that Director’s Choice Tour & Travel is in the middle of what appears to be our best season ever!
Customer satisfaction surveys are being returned in record numbers with largely positive comments, and requests for 2010 travel are strong.
While it is exciting to [...]
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