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Educational tourism can be defined as a form of tourism in which tourism is used as an important tool of educational learning. The aim of educational tourism is to make the learning process more practical and interactive as well as introduce the students to different cultures.
Tourism education plays a major role in preparing students to gain professional and practical skills required by the tourism industry. Given that the tourism industry is a labor- intensive sector, it is undeniable that practical training is as important as theoretical training
Travelers to learn about foreign cultures, study new things, engage in study tours, or apply a learned skill is considered an educational tourism’s product.
International School Trips to the United States of America features as the most sorted out educational tours for students. The NASA tours are the most famous of these trips. NASA trips offer an excellent opportunity for schools to give a scientific, educational as well as cultural exposure to their students. Students engage in different workshops at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, get first-hand information on space exploration, and visit amazing theme parks like the Disney World, the Sea World or the Universal Studios. They make life-long memories visiting the Niagara Falls. Both the East Coast and the West Coast have an array of destinations to explore and experience.
From witnessing the development of modern science and technology to exploring the rich Art and History, this continent has a range of experiences to offer on International School Trips. While USA
has NASA tours, Europe boasts of a trip to CERN, the premier research institute of Particle Physics. A visit to the BMW factory offers an inside view into the manufacturing of these supercars. The Vatican City offers an educational tour of the Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, and Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Other destinations of interest are the Euro Disney, the Eiffel Tower, the Olympic Stadium and a tour of the fashion city of Milan.
International School Trips to London offers students an opportunity to experience its distinctive features like the London Eye and the Big Ben. From exploring the official London address of the queen of England- the Buckingham Palace to the meeting place of the House of Commons and the house of Lords- the palace of Westminster, to the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, the UK Educational tour is a fascinating exploration of the culture of the past and the present. Madame Tussauds and the Thames river cruise are other attractions in London. The land of Shakespeare, Dickens, and Rowling to name a few, UK is an Art and Literature expedition.
A trip to these Asian countries is a wonderful opportunity to explore not only the rich and diverse cultural and traditional heritage but also understand the importance of science and technology in the growth and development of a nation. The city of lion offers prodigious experience at Sentosa Island, night safari and Universal Studios. Befriend Science at the Singapore Science Centre. Visit the world’s tallest telecom towers and enjoy the mesmerizing view of Kuala Lumpur city in Malaysia.
Step into history on The Great Wall of China and ride into the future in The Bullet to the global financial hub Shanghai. Learn Chinese, try “Tai-Chi”, attend a technical workshop on robotics at the top most university in China- the Tsinghua University. Experience China- culturally fascinating, politically relevant and home to one-sixth of the world’s population. International School Trips to China is truly an enriching and rewarding experience for students.
