"We consistently seek input and feedback from our travelers to build upon
what we are doing right and to learn and pinpoint what we can do even better
to improve and enhance our travel programs," said
For more than 40 years, People to People Ambassador Programs has traveled more than 400,000 citizens around the world. As a standard practice, People to People Ambassador Programs surveys its customers at the end of each travel experience to evaluate customers' overall impression of the programs. The company regularly combs through evaluations to learn more about what improvements can be made on programs, communications, itineraries, and more. This feedback led the company to launch a new corporate Web site to make it easier to research individual programs; look at video to see actual travel experiences, and determine what programs best fit their needs.
Another data point gained from the evaluations and other related research is the change in the youth travel market and the way people prefer to receive information and learn about programs. For example, according to the Student Youth Travel Association, youth travel is on the rise -- with travelers, ages 16-24 representing 20 percent of all international visitors in 2008. People to People Ambassador Programs' new Web site has been designed to meet the needs of a new generation of travelers with the implementation of more colorful graphics and icons, interactive features, video and personal stories along with program details and information.
Other data points gleaned from recent evaluations include: -- 95 percent of parents would send their children on People to People programs again -- 98 percent saw personal growth through participation in the programs -- 85 percent of junior and senior high school students felt the programs helped them become more self confident; 90 percent of grade schoolers felt more confident -- 98 percent of junior and senior high school students felt they'd had a unique learning experience -- 84 percent said they got into the college of choice compared to a national average acceptance rates of 70 percent -- 72 percent of adults from the Citizen Ambassador Programs said the programs impacted their career. -- 94 percent of junior and senior high school students said they would apply the experiences in their everyday lives
"Adventure, discovery and self-reflection comes out of experiencing new
cultures," said
About People to People Ambassador Programs
People to People Ambassador Programs is the most recognized and respected educational travel provider and has provided more than 400,000 citizens of the world the opportunity to promote peace through understanding. People to People Ambassador Programs include Citizen, Student, Sports and Leadership to promote international and domestic programs for professionals, students, athletes, and the leaders of tomorrow.
Participation in a People to People Ambassador Program contributes directly to personal success in a globalized world and fosters international friendships. Our hands on, unique, educational travel programs provide access to people and places beyond compare, and combine unique cultural experiences with personal interaction to create global impact.
People to People Ambassador Programs serve as the exclusive educational
travel provider of People to People International (PTPI), the nonprofit,
About Ambassadors Group
Ambassadors Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: EPAX) is a socially conscious, education
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