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Tried & True Fundraising Ideas for Your Students
You’ve corralled a group of eager students for a short-term study abroad or service trip and the first training session is about to commence. The biggest question on your mind (and your students’) is how they’re going to pay for it. The 3 keys to fundraising are: Creatively informing potential donors about the cause Keeping…
New Year Updates From FTI
The entire team at FTI would like to thank you for choosing us as your travel partner in 2017. As always, it’s an honor to be able to plan trips that change lives! We’d like to take a moment to share some of the exciting things that have been happening. FTI Team Members In 2017,…
Gift Ideas For Humanitarian Travelers
Everyone knows that one friend or family member who spends their vacations volunteering around the world. They can be the hardest to shop for. After all, what gift do you get for someone who has dedicated their lives to giving? Lucky for you, we’ve put together the ultimate gift guide for the humanitarian traveler in…
The University of Scranton’s Dedication to Service Trips
We recently spoke with Barbara King, the International Service Programs (ISP) Coordinator at the University of Scranton. FTI has worked with Ms. King to plan a variety of ISP trips. Her passion for what she does inspired us to learn more about her experiences and perspectives on service learning. ISP trips are 7-10 day service projects that address the…
Oberammergau Packages Still Available for Your Group!
Held only once a decade, the Oberammergau Passion Play will be performed 102 times from May through October 2020. This biennial event sells out up to a year in advance, much like the World Cup, Olympics, and Superbowl. The History During the 17th century, the people of Oberammergau, Germany made a vow to God that…
Meet with us at Synergize 2018!
Fellowship Travel will be exhibiting at Billion Soul’s Synergize Conference 2018 this January! 800 pastors & church leaders will come together in Orlando, Florida to mobilize their congregations & fulfill the Great Commission. See you there! Our founder, Wayne Lawhorn & Group Sales Manager, Jeff Compton will be available to answer any questions you may…
FTI Employee Spotlight: Anna-Lisa Todd, Group Support Team Lead
The FTI family welcomed Anna-Lisa to the Group Support department in 2012. She came to us from Christopher Newport University where she not only studied abroad at Oxford University in England, she also served with a mission organization in Sierra Leone for 4 months. She is always up for a new adventure and has traveled…
Things I Wish I Knew Before My 1st Mission Trip
I’ll never forget the first time I witnessed real life poverty. Our group was driving through an old trailer park, deep in the mountains of Kentucky, during a mission trip. The ground was barren with nothing but dirt and garbage covering the road. Our group leader, Katie, dodged a stack of old tires as she…
Educators Explore Program Possibilities in Iceland
My name is Jenny Burkholder and I’m a Tour Coordinator at Fellowship Travel International (FTI). This January, I had the honor of hosting an amazing group of faculty and staff on an exploratory trip to Iceland. The group represented 13 colleges and universities across the country that were interested in developing a short-term program in Iceland.…
Employee Spotlight: Jenny Burkholder, Lead Tour Coordinator
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Jenny, whose quick smile & brilliant sense of humor brighten our lives. Jenny’s passion for travel took hold at the age of 12 when she went on a school trip to the German-speaking countries in Europe. Since then, she has traveled to 41 countries (& counting)! What brought you…
Client Travels: Summer 2017
It’s no secret that our clients inspire us. From May – August 2017, we helped plan trips for a variety of non-profit organizations who traveled to 6 different continents. In total, they sent more than 17,000 volunteers & students abroad this summer! This week, we’re highlighting five of our clients who spent a portion of their…
Fellowship Travel at the PCA Global Missions Conference
Fellowship Travel will be exhibiting at the PCA Global Missions Conference on November 10-12 in Dallas, Texas. This event is a time for us to connect with our clients & speak with attendees about the travel benefits we can offer for their mission trips. Meet Our Team Want to learn more? Stop by our booth! Valerie…
FTI Team’s Summer Trips
Our team lives and breathes travel. This passion for travel is what drives us to help others see & experience the world for themselves. During the summer, our team members caught up with old friends, took in the sights, & relaxed by the beach, in destinations around the globe. Here are a couple things they…
How to Plan Group Travel
Advantages of Booking Group Travel Group travel offers benefits individual travelers don’t have. If you plan to take 10+ people on your trip, you can: Lock in airfare up to 11 months in advance for the best rates. Defer final payment until after recruiting. Submit passenger names only a couple months before departure. Change a passenger’s…
Client Spotlight: Dr. Heilman, Chancellor of UR
Early Years Earl Bruce Heilman was born July 16, 1926. He was raised on a farm in Kentucky where he learned a lot about hard work. After high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Although he was one of the youngest & smallest, his sharp vision made him an excellent gunner. He shipped out…
Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Lawhorn, Vice President
Each month, we choose a member of our team to brag about, so you can learn about who we are here at FTI. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our Vice President, Jeremy Lawhorn, known for his kind heart & passion for people. We are grateful for his many years of service & look…
Hello world!
Welcome to FTI’s new blog! In the coming weeks, we’ll be migrating content from our old blog. In the meantime, please enjoy our new posts as they come along.
Entertaining U.S. Airport Amenities
These days, it seems nearly impossible to fly without spending a good amount of time at the airport. Whether you’re early to the gate or experiencing a long layover, you may find yourself trying to kill time. Luckily, some airports are adding unique amenities to keep you entertained. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Minneapolis was the…
Fellowship Travel will be at the Nazarene General Assembly
Fellowship Travel International will be exhibiting at the 29th Nazarene General Assembly in Indianapolis. This quadrennial event draws a crowd of nearly 20,000 church leaders & goers, ready to serve the world & fulfill the Great Commission. We are looking forward to meeting with Work and Witness teams, universities, group leaders & individual missionaries who…
Fellowship Travel is exhibiting at ICOM 2017
We are excited to be first-time exhibitors at the annual International Conference on Missions (ICOM). The event will take place from November 16-19, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. Meet with us at booth 1455! Jen Hefner & Annie Evans will be available at booth 1455 to answer any questions you may have about partnering with Fellowship…
Fellowship Travel will be at NAAMC 2017!
For the past two years, Fellowship Travel International has proudly exhibited at the National African American Missions Conference in Vienna, Virginia. Our Individual Sales Manager, Denison Borges, will be available to answer any questions about FTI. Stop by our booth and say hello! This event allows us to meet annually with our current clientele and…
Vision trip to Guatemala with Fellowship Travel
My name is Jenny Burkholder. As a Tour Coordinator, I work with pastors to design spiritual tours and connect them with our partner mission organizations around the world. FTI tries to plan a vision trip once a year to introduce group leaders to ministries in need of incoming teams. I love leading these trips, being able to…
Fellowship Travel is exhibiting at NAFSA
FTI is proud to be a part of the NAFSA Annual Conference this May in Los Angeles, California. This event is the largest gathering of leaders in international education. It offers a world class Expo Hall as well as professional development opportunities.This year’s theme is “Expanding Community, Strengthening Connections.” Meet us There! The conference is…
Why Iceland is Perfect for Faculty-led Trips
In the past few years, Iceland has been listed as an “up & coming” destination. In 2015 alone, the country’s tourism industry grew by 30 percent – welcoming more than 1.2 million tourists. Iceland offers a rich history, unique culture & a plethora of natural wonders for students to explore. Many colleges & universities have…
FTI’s 2016 Recap – New Year Updates
The entire team at FTI would like to thank you for choosing us as your travel partner in 2016. As always, it’s an honor to be able to plan trips that change lives! We’d like to take a moment to share some of the exciting things that have been happening. New FTI Team Members Last…
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