FREE CHECKLIST
7 Questions Your Trip Provider Hopes You Never Ask
Most schools pick a trip provider without asking the questions that matter. This checklist changes that.
The trip industry doesn’t reward transparency
Where does the money go?
70% of revenue leaves communities. Most providers won’t share a budget.
What happens when students leave?
If the project stops, it was built for visitors, not communities.
Who actually runs the program?
If the answer is “international staff,” the community isn’t leading.
What’s inside
Can you share a line-item budget for this trip?
If they can’t tell you where the money goes, that’s your first red flag.
What happens to the project when our students leave?
Programs built for communities continue. Projects built for visitors don’t.
Are local community members paid and in leadership roles?
If locals aren’t leading, it’s not a partnership — it’s a performance.
Can we speak to a community leader, not just a past client?
References from other schools don’t tell you how the community feels.
...plus 3 more questions most schools never think to ask
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