Academic travel is no longer limited to students.

Today’s institutions are using travel to engage alumni, cultivate donors, and provide enriching educational experiences for lifelong learners.

The CTP Group partners with universities, colleges, and academic foundations to design travel programs that foster connection, intellectual curiosity, and institutional loyalty — all while managing every logistical detail.

“Alumni who participate in institution-sponsored travel programs report stronger emotional connection and increased philanthropic engagement.”

- CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)

Program Formats We Design

Each program is customized to your institution’s audience, engagement goals, and advancement strategy.

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  • Group journeys designed to reconnect graduates with their alma mater and with one another through shared exploration.

    These programs strengthen institutional loyalty while offering intellectually enriching travel experiences led by faculty experts or subject-matter specialists. Alumni travel often becomes a powerful extension of advancement strategy and community building.

  • Travel experiences built around lectures, academic themes, and expert speakers.

    Designed for intellectually curious alumni and community members, these programs combine cultural immersion with structured learning components, creating meaningful educational travel beyond the traditional classroom.

  • Programs guided by professors and institutional thought leaders whose expertise brings depth and context to each destination.

    These journeys create a direct connection between academic scholarship and real-world experience.

  • High-touch travel experiences crafted to deepen relationships with major donors and institutional supporters.

    Often featuring exclusive access, private events, and curated programming, these trips serve as both meaningful experiences and strategic engagement tools.

  • Educational travel designed for retired alumni and lifelong learners who value cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation.

    These programs foster continued connection to the institution long after graduation.

  • Thematic journeys centered around history, art, politics, global issues, or discipline-specific content.

    Short-term, highly focused, and academically driven.

  • International and domestic travel for choirs, bands, and artistic ensembles seeking cultural exchange, performance opportunities, and global exposure.

“Nearly 70% of organizations say working with professional planners improves program efficiency and reduces risk.”
- American Express Meetings & Events Global Forecast

Large-Scale Meetings, Seamlessly Executed

We design and manage complex, multi-day meetings that require seamless coordination across stakeholders, venues, and logistics.

From registration and room blocks to faculty collaboration, sponsor integration, air travel, and onsite production, our team manages every operational detail — ensuring attendees and organizers remain focused on the purpose of the program, not the mechanics behind it.