Why Vote on the School Travel Organiser Awards 2026

Each year, the School Travel Organiser Awards celebrate the very best in educational travel across the UK.

They recognise the operators, educators and experiences that are truly transforming learning beyond the classroom.

Why Are the School Travel Organiser Awards Important?

Every year, the School Travel Organiser Awards shine a light on the people and organisations who make learning beyond the classroom possible. In a world where cost of living is rising and school trips require careful planning, robust safety systems and genuine educational value, recognition for those going above and beyond matters.

Awards like these are not just about the trophies or prizes, they celebrate the teachers who lead expeditions, the travel teams who work behind the scenes, and the organisations committed to delivering meaningful, responsible experiences for young people.

Educational travel is more than just the opportunity to explore a new place, it’s a powerful tool for growth, resilience and global understanding.

The Role of Educational Travel

With the rising expectations around safety and safeguarding standards, school trips become just as much about the processes that let them exist as the experience itself. School travel providers must ensure that all school trips are held to tough and deliver experiential learning opportunities in a safe and sustainable environment.

With increasing expectations around sustainability and measurable impact, it has never been more important to recognise school travel providers who prioritise responsibility, long-term partnerships and real educational outcomes.

The School Travel Organiser Awards give schools the opportunity to champion the providers who genuinely make a difference.

Why Camps International Is Proud to Be Considered

We are extremely proud and excited that Camps International can be nominated the Best School Tour Operator (Large) category this year.

Since 2002, we have worked alongside schools and communities to create expeditions rooted in purpose, combining curriculum-linked experiences, service-led projects and sustainable impact.

On all of our responsible school travel expeditions, we partner with local communities and work on projects that are led by their needs at the time. This long-term partnership enables us to work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals while creating employment opportunities for the teams on the ground, building long lasting, mutually meaningful relationships throughout the whole Camps team.

However, we cannot enter these School Travel Organiser 2026 categories without nominations from the schools and teachers we work with.

What Makes a “Best School Tour Operator”?

The best school travel experiences challenge students to step outside their comfort zones while feeling supported and safe. It builds resilience, leadership and cultural understanding far more than can be built inside any classroom, and it helps students feel more confident, more self-aware and more curious about the world around them.

But behind every impactful school trip is a travel operator that prioritises responsibility over shortcuts.

A leading school tour operator should:

• Put safeguarding and safety at the forefront of every decision
• Work in genuine partnership with host communities
• Deliver meaningful, measurable educational outcomes
• Align with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Employ and empower local teams in destination countries
• Operate sustainably, with long-term impact rather than short-term gain

To be considered in any category, the provider must have consistency, integrity and purpose. It’s important that projects are impact-driven and that schools feel supported from the first enquiry to the final reflection session.

When schools nominate a provider for these awards, they are recognising not just a trip, but a commitment to doing things the right way and creating opportunities for students to become true global citizens.

A Big Camps Thank You

If nominated, it would reflect on the dedication of our in-country teams, the commitment of our partner schools, and the thousands of students who have chosen purpose-driven travel. Recognition in these awards would belong to our entire Camps family.

But these nominations aren’t just about us, they’re about the thousands of students, teachers and community partners committed to delivering experiential learning for students of all ages, all over the UK. If we’re nominated, it’s not just about Camps employees, it’s about everyone who make Camps International what it is. If we’re shortlisted, it will be because of you.

Thank you for being part of our journey.