At the heart of every great journey is a story. For Fourwinds Tours and Travels, that story began over 30 years ago when our founder, Veena, set out to build a company around her personal philosophy that travel is the best form of education. Armed with a passion that no trip is too big or too small, she hit the phones, starting what turned into a multi-decade and multi-generational journey that continues to offer unparalleled educational travel with a personal touch and a commitment to local and global discovery. Today, we are proud to turn the page to an exciting new chapter.
We are thrilled to announce a formal partnership between Fourwinds Tours and Travels and Educational Travel Consultants (ETC). This union brings together two of the most respected names in the industry, combining Veena’s three decades of vision with the 40+ years of experience and industry leadership brought by Howard and the ETC team.
Two Legacies, One Unified Vision
The partnership is built on the shared mantra that Howard and Veena have preached their entire careers about the safety and security of your students on trips, as well as the immeasurable value that travel provides to our youth. The support and dedication both teams have provided individually will be continued to be served as they join forces to work with even more destinations and types of trips for your students.
ETC: The Gold Standard in Domestic Student Travel
Educational Travel Consultants (ETC) will continue to do what they do best: providing unparalleled, customer-centric experiences led by world-class Tour Directors. ETC remains your premier choice for the most popular student destinations across the United States, including:
- Washington, D.C.: Immersive civic and historical tours.
- New York City: Arts, culture, and the energy of the Big Apple.
- Orlando: Magic, science, and performance opportunities.
- And many more iconic American landmarks.
Fourwinds: Expanding Your Horizons
Fourwinds perfectly complements the ETC tour director-led domestic portfolio by bringing a myriad of destinations, both domestic and international, to the partnership. Additionally, Fourwinds works with hundreds of schools on teacher-led programs domestically. Both ETC and Fourwinds excel at music-focused trips, giving your students the opportunity to perform around the world, one of the most memorable experiences of many young musicians’ lives.
“This partnership is a meeting of the minds. Between Veena and Howard, we are bringing over 70 years of combined travel expertise to the table. Our goal is to ensure that every student, teacher, and parent feels the weight of that experience in the quality of their trip.”
What This Means For You
While our resources have grown, our “small-business” heart remains the same. You will continue to work with the people you know and trust, backed by a larger team and a more robust network of support.
Whether you are looking for a classic tour of the Nation’s Capital led by an expert ETC Tour Director, or a custom international expedition curated by Fourwinds, we are now uniquely positioned to handle every detail of your journey.
The world is waiting. Let’s explore it together.