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Trusted Innovators in Cultural Travel Since 1950 www.academic-travel.com We are a donor cultivation travel expert. We want to go deep. We want to be immersed.

WHO WE ARE
We are an educational travel provider for some of this country’s most prestigious organizations. We are a study abroad provider for undergraduates universities across the United States. We are a professional delegation organizer and association travel manager. We are an eco-certified company that donates time and money to philanthropic organizations around the world. With an identity as

unique and complex as ours, here’s what makes us stand out as a cohesive company: We love what we do. Whether we are sitting (or standing!) at our desks or out on the road, we travel to a myriad of countries every day—researching, exploring, connecting, and speaking languages from Italian and French to Arabic and Mandarin. Every one of our staff has a deeply-rooted respect for culture, for nature, for people. We have no patience for the cursory, the superficial. We want to grasp the nuances. We want to change perspectives, deepen understanding, and engage communities. We invite you to travel with us. On every one of our travel programs, travel deeper.

08/15/2025

✨Eclipse Enthusiasts, Get Ready!✨The upcoming solar eclipses in 2026 and 2027 are keeping us busy! Next year, the path will cross over parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain and ATA will host guests on both land and sea. In 2027, the full totality of the eclipse—lasting a staggering 6 minutes and 23 seconds—takes place in Luxor, Egypt.

📰Read more about how the industry is preparing for these bucket list events in this Forbes article: https://loom.ly/i9XAJt0

On Aug. 2, 2027, the longest total solar eclipse on land this century will plunge southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula into totality for six minutes.

06/26/2025

Exciting news! We're honored to have Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, leading the way on an upcoming Bon Appétit Culinary Journey. 🌏✨ Limited space is still available! Join us and explore culture through cuisine with one of the world’s most inspiring chefs. https://loom.ly/3XGOYWM

Find out why Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is on this year’s list

06/19/2025

On Juneteenth, we honor the past, celebrate progress, and commit to a future rooted in justice and equality. At ATA, we recognize the significance of this day — a celebration of freedom and a call to continue the work of building a more inclusive world. Let’s stand together in remembrance, resilience, and hope.

06/05/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from ATA! We’re proud to celebrate love, identity, and equality. Explore events and more at WorldPride DC 2025 🏳️‍🌈 https://loom.ly/8Q_44Ms

May 17 – June 8, 2025

05/21/2025

We are proud to partner with TED to launch TED Travel — immersive journeys that blend global exploration with TED’s signature ideas and storytelling. Together, we’re creating experiences that inspire, educate, and connect curious minds around the world. A special thanks to Alex Meisel and Beanstalk Licensing for their collaboration on this partnership. https://loom.ly/cgUaS6Y

The initiative is designed to transform travel into an immersive, educational journey.

05/08/2025

Check out Travel Weekly's recent article on Literary Tourism! It features Smithsonian Journeys Oxford program and includes a stunning photograph of “High Table” captured by ATA's Creative Manager, Wade Jennings. https://loom.ly/8ZxrHeE

04/28/2025

We're excited to continue working with The Great Courses Journeys on their 2026 trips where education and adventure go hand in hand!

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day! This year's Earth Day theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet'. Click the link below to learn how to incorporate sustainable practices in your daily life! https://loom.ly/sLMNB6o

04/17/2025

Our 2025 first quarter updates are in! We are thrilled about the progress we've made and the exciting developments on the horizon. Stay tuned for more! https://loom.ly/QboZRn0

This year marks the company's celebrates its 75th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from faculty-led trips to a leader in study abroad programs. In 2024, ATA made strides in promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), achieving 82.5% of its goals, and launched new travel progr...

03/06/2025

We are proud that our industry recognizes the importance of DEI initiatives. Our CET Academic Programs colleague, Karen Olivas was quoted in the article! https://loom.ly/NhaAPXI

While many companies are scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, these travel companies are staying the course

02/27/2025

If you're a bread enthusiast, you're in for a treat! Our partner, TASTE Travels, has teamed up with expert Maurizio Leo from The Perfect Loaf to bring you two amazing bread baking trips. These custom curated journeys promise not only adventure and discovery but also unforgettable memories! https://loom.ly/bqgkRgM

Upcoming travel and workshops with sourdough bread baker Maurizio Leo. Tour some of the best bakeries and learn bread-making firsthand.

02/13/2025

Whether you're a history buff or simply looking to enrich your travels with meaningful experiences, there's a variety of destinations to choose from. In celebration of Black History Month, dive in and see destinations that honor Black History with Washington DC, Richmond and Baltimore among them! https://loom.ly/Q-eBTMs

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WHO WE ARE Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. is an educational travel provider for some of this country’s most prestigious organizations. Riding the post-war wave of interest in travel to Europe, ATA launched operations in 1950 by assisting universities and cultural institutions in the creation of group travel programs for their members. Today, ATA is a leader in cultural and educational group travel and serves partners such as The New York Times, Smithsonian Institution, American Institute of Architects, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

ATA has two divisions. CET Academic Programs operates study abroad programs for high school and college students, and Professionals Abroad organizes delegations that connect professionals through international exchange. Tying together all brands and divisions are ATA’s focus on innovative program design, collaborative approach to partnership, steadfast insistence on quality, and commitment to environmental sustainability. Every ATA program is designed to change perspectives, deepen understanding, and engage communities.