What Is Educational Tourism And Why Is It So Important? | Travel Is The Best Education!

Educational tourism is one of the best types of tourism! And travel is the best education! Whether you are going on a school trip, backpacking around South East Asia or going on a round the world cruise, there are always lots of things to learn while travelling. Whilst people used to be content with laying on a beach and reading a book, consumer preferences are changing- people want to experience something different- they want adventure, excitement and education! What many people don’t realise, is that educational tourism is actually all around us. Whether in a formal or informal context, most types of travel involve an element of education. But how does this work and what does it mean for the travel industry? In this video I will explain exactly what is meant by the term educational tourism, how this occurs and where it is most commonly found. I will also discuss the many advantages of educational tourism, to both the tourist and the tourism industry. Travel is the best education- watch until the end to find out why! 🌎 LEARN MORE at https://tourismteacher.com/educational-tourism-everything-you-need-to-know/ 🌎 *Get your FREE study skills guide here- https://www.subscribepage.com/study-skills *Get your FREE plagiarism checker and proofreader with Grammarly- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=224327&u=1989555&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack= - ARE YOU A TRAVEL AND TOURISM TEACHER? -Join the Tourism Teacher Tribe: https://tourismteacher.com/tourism-teacher-tribe/ -Get teaching classroom resources: https://tourismteacher.com/sales-page-travel-and-tourism-teaching-resources/ -Organise a guest talk: https://tourismteacher.com/tourism-teacher-guest-talks-lectures-and-presentations/ -Connect with other teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2381535295397924 - ARE YOU A STUDENT? - Get the ultimate travel and tourism reading list- https://tourismteacher.com/travel-and-tourism-reading-list/ -Join me in my classroom, get feedback on your work or sign up for mentorship here- https://www.patreon.com/drhayleystainton?fan_landing=true -Learn more about tourism: https://tourismteacher.com/category/learn-more-about-the-tourism-industry/ LETS CONNECT -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tourism_teacher/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetourismteacher -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-stainton/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrStainton CONTACT- If you would like to work with me contact drhayleystainton@tourismteacher.com Time stamps- 00:00 Introduction to educational tourism 01:08 What is educational tourism? 01:56 Types of educational tourism 08:40 Benefits of educational tourism DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product that I recommend I may get a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can continue to provide free educational resources to all.