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Planning Your Faculty-Led Program Abroad
Planning your first or next faculty-led program abroad? Now's the time to start planning! We have put together a list of our most frequently asked questions to get you started.
How far out can I start planning for my trip?
With FTI, you can book flights up to 11 months in...
Planning Your First Group Trip to Israel?
Welcome to the journey of leading your group on an Israel tour! We understand that this can be an overwhelming endeavor at times, so we have put together a list of our most frequently asked questions to get you started.
When should I start planning my Israel tour?
Because Israel...
ETIAS: New Requirement for Travel to Europe
Planning a trip to Europe? Pay attention to this important travel update: starting in 2024, travelers to European Union countries will need to apply to the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Update (November 2023)
ETIAS has been postponed and is now expected to launch in 2025. For more information,...
Plan Ahead for the Holy Land
Visiting the Holy Land is an extremely fulfilling experience, with endless opportunities to enrich your faith and energize your ministry. However, traveling to Israel requires planning ahead. Our new recommendation is to begin the process two full years in advance.
Securing Hotel Space
Israel tourism is booming and the demand for...
Turbulence in the Travel Industry
With global travel demand soaring to new heights, airlines find themselves grappling with a myriad of challenges. Booking flights early has never been more important.
As we all know, the world of travel has been disrupted since the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of the lack of travel during this period, airlines suffered and were...
Real ID Needed to Travel Domestically in 2025
Everything you need to know about REAL ID
Starting on May 7, 2025, all adults (18 and older) will need a REAL ID, “enhanced” driver’s license, or passport to fly within the United States. After this date, standard licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for passing through airport...
How to Minimize Stress While Traveling This Season
Travel is picking up & we’re heading into what is set to be the busiest holiday/summer season in years. And, the truth is that airlines are not prepared for the surge, but you can be. Avoid & manage stressful travel scenarios this summer with these helpful tips.
Advance Planning
Give yourself...
4-Star Israel Tours Starting from $1399
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are an experienced Israel traveler who wants to rediscover the country, this itinerary will open your eyes to the splendors of the Holy Land. This guaranteed departure tour is for individuals who are interested in joining a group, with flexibility to add extra days before &/or after the tour.
Return to the Land Media Kit
Israel needs our support! The past couple years have been brutal on the travel industry, and Israel is feeling the effects.
We've created this media kit to help you mobilize your leaders & members of your ministry to lift Israel up through tourism. Use this kit with our compliments to promote travel to...
Early Bird Sweepstakes
Would you like to win a free ticket for your next international group trip?
Book an international group trip (15+ travelers) with FTI on one of the following participating airlines between May 10 - June 15, 2021, and you’ll be automatically entered to win a free plane ticket!*