During the fall of 2001, Steve James and his wife received the most crushing phone call a parent could fathom. Their 19-year-old daughter, Brittney, was found unresponsive in her college apartment. Though devastated, the couple focused their grief on a way to give her death purpose, to keep her memory alive.
At the time, she had been sponsoring a child in...
In April of 2012, we added Tish-Marrero Stone to the FTI family. She previously worked in the travel industry for more than 15 years as a tour guide, United Service Director, and flight attendant.
Tish is known around the office for her moxie and dedication, but above all, love for her family. She's brought so much life and laughter to the...
Each month, we choose a member of our team to brag about, so you can learn about who we are here at FTI. This month, we're shining the spotlight on our Vice President, Jeremy Lawhorn, known for his kind heart & passion for people. We are grateful for his many years of service & look forward to what’s in...
My name is Jenny Burkholder and I’m a Tour Coordinator at Fellowship Travel International (FTI). This January, I had the honor of hosting an amazing group of faculty and staff on an exploratory trip to Iceland. The group represented 13 colleges and universities across the country that were interested in developing a short-term program in Iceland. Together, we toured Reykjavik,...
Traveling is wonderful in many ways, but sometimes it can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. It's important to take extra precautions to keep yourself healthy, so we've made a list of tips to remember for your next trip.
Wash Your Hands
Whether you're on a plane, train, or coach, the best way to make sure...
Our clients don't just travel for fun though there's plenty of fun to be had. They travel with a purpose. Here are 10 things to keep in mind when planning meaningful trips.
Broaden your perspective.
Travel is an opportunity to expand your worldview personally, culturally & politically.
Experience new things.
Art & architecture are great but don't miss the local food, festivals, markets,...
The expression "better safe than sorry" rings an all too familiar bell for most of us. It's the go-to reminder that unexpected misfortunes come with the territory of life, and you best be prepared if they do! Take a minute and think back on a moment where you wished you would have played it safe, rather than sorry. Now...
The entire team at FTI would like to thank you for choosing us as your travel partner in 2016. As always, it's an honor to be able to plan trips that change lives!
We'd like to take a moment to share some of the exciting things that have been happening.
New FTI Team Members
Last year, seven new employees joined the FTI family!...
The entire team at FTI would like to thank you for choosing us as your travel partner in 2015. It was an honor to help our clients in their efforts to help the less fortunate, assist in community development projects & offer students experiential learning opportunities, among a number of other worthwhile endeavors. We love to hear about the...
Joan has been an integral part of our company since she first started here in 1987. Her natural leadership ability, experience, and passion for helping others has earned her the role of Team Lead of the Group Sales Department at Fellowship Travel. She plans custom air arrangements for Azusa Pacific University and Binghamton University as well humanitarian organizations such...
