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Good News Tour & Travel
Your Group Tour Professionals

Customized Student Travel for Music Groups

Provide your students with incredible educational trips and unique performance opportunities.

We specialize in creating unforgettable travel experiences for student bands, orchestras, and choirs.

From seamless logistics to unique performance opportunities, we handle every detail so you can focus on what matters most—your students' growth and experience.

Choir students singing in a cathedral on a school trip.
group of high school students on a trip
High school students preforming at Hard Rock Cafe
band students preforming on a trip.

Over 25 Years of Family-Owned Excellence

We are dedicated to crafting exceptional student travel experiences. Our mission is to exceed your expectations by delivering well-balanced tours that inspire students and enrich their musical journey through integrity, personalized service, and meticulous attention to detail.

Choir students preforming on a student travel trip

Personalized Travel Planning for Your Group

Our process is simple yet thorough. We work closely with you to understand your goals, tailor the perfect itinerary, and manage every aspect of your trip—from performances to accommodations—so you can focus on preparing your students for an inspiring and memorable tour.

 

Featured Student Travel Destinations

We handpick destinations that offer unforgettable musical performance opportunities and rich educational and cultural experiences. Whether your students dream of performing on iconic stages, exploring historical landmarks, or immersing themselves in different cultures, we’ve got the perfect destination for your next tour.

city view of St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

City view of Orlando Florida

Orlando, Florida

Washington DC city view

Washington, D.C.

  • "We've used Good News Tour & Travel since 2006 and are happy customers! From the initial stages of planning to the trip itself, GNTT works hard to make sure our travel suits the needs of our students and program. Corinne and team allow for flexibility when putting the tour together and provide outstanding service throughout the process. We don't even consider another travel agency at this point - we just call GNTT."

    Russ Kramer
    Director of Bands
    Mason City High School

  • "I have had groups traveling with Good News Tour & Travel for over 25 years and have never been disappointed with a tour. We are able to have meaningful performances, beneficial clinics, and of course incredible sightseeing opportunities. Everything is always well prepared and everyone is super flexible should something come up (like weather) to make a change in plans."

    Jason E. Heitland
    Director of Vocal Music
    Clear Lake High School

  • "I have had the pleasure to work with Corinne and her staff at Good News Tour and Travel for the past twenty-five years. They have created opportunities for my choral ensembles to tour and perform at some amazing venues! Good News Tour and Travel works within your budget and communicates effectively with you to make sure your trip fits the needs of your program. I have nothing but praise for the way they have treated me, my chaperones, and my students. As a small company, they give you more personal attention. When you need a company to plan a trip for you, I recommend Good News Tour and Travel. They are a cut above the rest!"

    Greg Wessel
    Director of Vocal Music
    Waverly-Shell Rock High School

  • "We are so fortunate to be able to work with Good News Tour and Travel. We have worked with GNTT for 15 years. From the first moment of planning to the final days of the tour, GNTT's attention to detail is the best in the business. Gary is so personable and relates to our kids in a very positive way. Our kids LOVE Gary! He even makes it a point to stay connected to us and our kids between our tours. GNTT has provided us with excellent itineraries that are educational and lots of fun. Our motorcoaches and drivers have been fantastic through the years. That is just one more example of why GNTT stands above all other travel companies."

    Mike Ortmann
    Director of Vocal Music
    Wadena-Deer Creek High School

  • "I have been working with Gary and Good News Tour & Travel for 12 years now and have had several successful tours with them. I keep going back because I trust that Gary and the team have my students' best interests in mind. The planning process is collaborative, and the tour itself runs so smoothly. GNTT always has everything handled so that I can focus on my students instead of logistics. I have recommended GNTT to other directors who have also had successful tours!"

    Alyssa Ellson
    Director of Vocal Music
    Blaine High School

  • "Good News Tour and Travel has been my go-to Student Travel consulting company for 25+ years. I can always trust that they will have all the small details handled so that I can focus on my students and the performances. I don’t have to worry about the travel aspects because they make sure everything is planned and prepared so the trip is smooth and easy. They communicate changes if necessary and help me make the best choices if anything comes up during the trip. For more than 25 years they have taken my students to New York (numerous times), Los Angeles, Texas, New Orleans, and guided my decisions on some small Midwest trips. They have successfully used busses, Trains, Subways, and airplanes to get our students all over the United States. If you want to travel with your student group, I have Good News for you!"

    Jeffery Heid
    Director of Bands
    Muscatine High School

  • "Good News Tour & Travel has been flexible with our travel needs and easy to work with. Communication is convenient and efficient from their side of things, even if we are not! As a director, I have used Good News for six school tours to different locations, including New York, Nashville, Branson, and St. Louis. Each trip has been a great experience for our students to travel and see something new, as well as to perform their music in cool venues."

    Katherine Wiemers & Antonia Rupert
    Band & Choir Directors
    Bishop-Garrigan High School

 Ready to Plan Your Next Student Trip?

Contact us today to start planning a customized travel experience that will enhance your music program and create lasting memories for your students.