NTA Student Trip Planner 2012-2013 : Page 10
Tour Operator Q&A Room 2 Play night on every floor. That’s what they pay us to do. We hold all the confirma-tions, we reconfirm all the confirmations, we update the numbers, and we get the names of who is going to be on the floor every night for security. If a teacher or school administrator is trying to manage a tour and something goes wrong, what are they going to do? It’s that on-the-spot ability to fix problems while they are there and have a smooth transition without the students being impacted in any way, that’s the plus side. We con-stantly are with them and making sure that things go OK. NTA: Do you package some fun with educational components? Medler: Most of the fun things happen at night because during the day, we need to accomplish what the educators need them to. So at night we have options, and it depends on the budget for each group. We can have an in-house DJ, we take them to movies, we go bowling, do cruises, all kinds of fun things. It keeps them busy until about 10 p.m., which is terrific. We do a lot of theater, a lot of Broadway, depending on what the group’s needs are. We have a lot of the-ater groups, and that’s what they want to do the whole time; they’ll want to see three or four shows. NTA: What is an example of an 2 room suites. Free breakfast. With its spacious all-suite accommodations, sparkling pool, free full American breakfast buffet and close proximity to Walt Disney World ® Resorts, Buena Vista Suites is the perfect place for your group to stay and play in Orlando. THECARIBEORLANDO�e;COMs -800-537-7737 Earn bonus points from your stay. DJH City-Hostels in Cologne & Düsseldorf The New Face of Hostels Why Cologne & Düsseldorf for your groups? Unparalleled access to variety for perfect student travel itineraries: Both cities and region fi lled with world-class hidden gem attractions, plus 53 adjacent cities and 4 countries close enough for day trips. Fly direct to Düsseldorf from 11 North American airports. experience that students can’t get in a classroom? Medler: There are things that happen on tour that are unexpected. One time when I was with a group, we had them line up on the Capitol steps to meet with their senator for a photo op, and the senator was due out any moment. I was standing there, and all of a sud-den three or four black limousines came pulling up. This was when Barack Obama was a presidential candidate, and out he came from one of the cars. He came right up to our students and started shaking hands. They were able to take pictures, and the principal said “You could be shaking hands with the next president of the United States!” Things like that, the unexpected, will happen along the way that really make it [memorable]. Amazing Accommodations for your Germany Programs The best of two worlds: 3-star hotel-level accommodations at hostel prices in 2 of the best destinations for student travel We can assist you with accommodations AND all onsite and offsite program needs! Rainer Perry, Marketing & Sales Manager North America phone: 212 957 6653 email: rainer.perry@djh-rheinland.de YOUTH HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL Choose from 4 upscale hostels in the cities’ centers: 3 in Cologne, 1 in Düsseldorf.  Simple, safe luxury for students & groups  Pristine, modern single & multi-bed rooms, all with private baths  Amazing rates: starting at € 20  Buffet-style breakfast included (lunch and dinner options also available)  State-of-the-art meeting facilities and in-house concierge & conference services www.city-hostel.de 10 nta trip planner