Contemporary Tours

05/18/2026

What sets Contemporary Tours apart?

Custom programs. Flexible payments. Easy fundraising. Expert support. Unforgettable destinations.

No cookie-cutter tours here — just thoughtfully designed experiences built around your group.

05/14/2026

At Contemporary Tours, we’re redefining group travel through thoughtfully designed programs, decades of international experience, and a commitment to exceptional service every step of the way.

From performance tours and educational programs to customized international experiences, we help bring your vision to life with seamless planning, meaningful cultural connections, and unforgettable destinations around the world.

Discover what sets Contemporary Tours apart!

11/07/2024

New Direct Flights to Look Out for in 2025: Making International Travel Easier.

As travel continues to open up, airlines are introducing new direct flight routes that promise to make international travel quicker and more accessible than ever before.

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New Direct Flights to Look Out for in 2025: Making International Travel Easier As travel continues to open up, airlines are introducing new direct flight routes that promise to make international travel quicker and more accessible than ever before. These new flights will reduce travel time significa...

11/01/2024

Highlights from the 2024 WTTC Global Summit: Paving the Way for Sustainable Tourism.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2024, held in Perth, Australia, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address the future of global tourism. This year’s event focused heavily on responsible growth, sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusivity within the travel sector.

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2024, held in Perth, Australia, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address the future of global tourism. This year’s event focused heavily on responsible growth, sustainability, digital transformation, and incl...

10/28/2024

American Airlines Introduces New Boarding Procedures: What Travelers Need to Know:

American Airlines is making significant changes to its boarding process, aimed at creating a more efficient and organized experience for travelers. If you’ve flown recently, you know that boarding can often be a chaotic experience, with passengers crowding the gate or boarding out of turn.

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American Airlines is making significant changes to its boarding process, aimed at creating a more efficient and organized experience for travelers. If you’ve flown recently, you know that boarding can often be a chaotic experience, with passengers crowding the gate or boarding out of turn. America...

10/24/2024

Good News for Travelers: Passport Processing Times Are Faster Than Ever!

U.S. passport processing times have significantly improved, providing relief to travelers who faced long delays during the pandemic. Since September 2024, over one million U.S. passports have been renewed through the online renewal system, making it easier and faster for travelers to update their documents...read more:

U.S. passport processing times have significantly improved, providing relief to travelers who faced long delays during the pandemic. Since September 2024, over one million U.S. passports have been renewed through the online renewal system, making it easier and faster for travelers to update their do...

10/04/2024

We are hiring! Contemporary Tours is looking for multiple candidates to join our growing team.

Click here to view the open position: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4043115687/

Located in Mineola, New York, we are a provider of high-quality domestic and international student travel programs. Our mission is to expertly create travel and performing arts programs that educate and inspire students, ignite their passions, and create impactful lifelong memories. Together, our family of brands - Ge**er Tours, Contemporary Tours, and American Classic Tours & Music Festivals - aspires to achieve our vision to forever change how every student sees the world around them.

07/07/2023

Starting this week, Contemporary Tours has changed its hours for the summer. Our operating hours for the summer are as follows:

☀️Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
☀️Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

While our hours are slightly shorter, please be assured that we remain dedicated to providing exceptional service during the summer!

10/14/2022

Ge**er Tours & Contemporary Tours are looking for multiple candidates to join our growing team! Click here to view the open position: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3311053868

Located in Mineola, New York, we are a provider of high-quality domestic and international student travel programs. Our mission is to expertly create travel and performing arts programs that educate and inspire students, ignite their passions, and create impactful lifelong memories. Together, our family of brands - Ge**er Tours, Contemporary Tours, and American Classic Tours & Music Festivals - aspires to achieve our vision to forever change how every student sees the world around them.

09/16/2022

This month, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the invaluable contributions made by Hispanic Americans toward our society and culture.

These incredible achievements and contributions continue to inspire others to achieve success and bring many cultural influences to society including music, food, art, cinema, literature, and so much more!