The Student Travel Agents Network (STAN) is a global network of specialist travel companies focused on youth, student, and educational travel.
Established in 2010, STAN was created to bring together industry experts with the shared goal of exchanging knowledge, strengthening business connections, and continuously improving the quality and range of services available to young travellers. Today, STAN connects trusted travel providers around the world, fostering collaboration and setting high standards across educational and group travel programmes.
As the only STAN member representing New Zealand and Australia, Tour Time connects our clients directly to this trusted global network.
A Global Network You Can Trust
STAN operates as an international network of Destination Management Companies (DMCs), with a unique structure:
- One trusted representative is appointed per country
- Members specialise in youth, student, and special interest travel
- All members are experienced providers within their local destinations
This model ensures strong local expertise in every destination while maintaining consistent standards across the network.
Our Association with STAN
Tour Time is proud to be the only STAN member representing New Zealand and Australia.
As part of this global network, we collaborate with carefully selected, like‑minded partners around the world who share our commitment to:
- High-quality educational travel experiences
- Strong local knowledge and on-the-ground support
- Ongoing improvement and industry best practice
Being part of STAN means we are not working in isolation. Instead, we are connected to a trusted international community, helping us deliver well-planned, reliable, and enriching travel experiences for our groups.
Why This Matters for Your Tour
Our involvement with STAN gives your programme access to:
- Established and vetted in-country partners
- Local expertise in each destination
- Strong international relationships built on trust and experience
- A network focused on improving outcomes for student and youth travel
This collaboration supports smoother operations, enhanced safety, and more meaningful travel experiences for students.
