In this video interview, Veronica Torquemada of Next Generation Travel Group (NGT) shares valuable insights into the specialist world of educational travel, supplier partnerships, and the unique requirements of organising curriculum-led school tours across the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in educational travel and purchasing, Veronica explains how NGT selects accommodation, attractions and destination partners, why health and safety sits at the heart of every supplier relationship, and how trust, communication and educational value are essential to delivering successful school travel programmes.
What you’ll learn in this interview
● How specialist educational tour operators evaluate accommodation, attractions and destination partners
● Why health and safety audits, compliance and risk management are critical when working with UK school groups
● What Veronica looks for when selecting new suppliers and negotiating long-term partnerships
● Why trust, communication and reliability are the foundations of successful supplier relationships
● How curriculum requirements influence destination and itinerary development
● What makes a supplier stand out at trade shows, workshops and industry events
● How new educational activities, immersive experiences and technology are shaping school travel programmes
● Why customer service often outweighs price when selecting suppliers for student groups
● How changing education priorities and government initiatives are influencing destination demand
Who is this interview for
This interview is especially relevant for:
● Tourism boards and Destination Management Organisations looking to grow the educational travel market
● Hotels and accommodation providers welcoming UK school groups
● Attractions, museums and experience providers developing curriculum-linked educational products
● DMCs and receptive operators working with student travel and educational tour operators
● Suppliers wanting practical insight into the health, safety and operational requirements of the UK educational travel sector
● Travel industry professionals interested in trends shaping educational and student group travel
Watch the interview to hear directly from Veronica Torquemada about building trusted supplier partnerships, creating safe and engaging educational travel experiences, and meeting the evolving needs of today’s school travel market.