Rustic Pathways is proud to be recognized by leading media outlets, award institutions, and educational travel authorities. From national recognition by Travel + Leisure and Forbes to top honors from Skift and WYSE, our commitment to transformative teen travel continues to earn industry-wide respect.
Rustic Pathways Press Releases
Explore recent Rustic Pathways press releases, award announcements, scholarship news, and student impact stories.
| Press Release | Summary | Year |
|---|---|---|
Rustic Pathways Named America’s Best Group Tour Operator 2025 by International Travel Awards |
Named America’s Best Group Tour Operator 2025 by the International Travel Awards. | 2025 |
Rustic Pathways Announces Ethan Poon as the 2025 Global Perspectives Scholarship Winner |
Announces Ethan Poon as Rustic Pathways’ 2025 Global Perspectives Scholarship winner. | 2025 |
Rustic Pathways Wins 2024 Best Tour Operator Awarded by International Travel Awards |
Recognized as Best Tour Operator by the International Travel Awards. | 2024 |
Rustic Pathways Wins Industry Innovator Award at 2024 Skift IDEA Awards |
Received the Industry Innovator: Tour Operator award at the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards. | 2024 |
Students from 21 Countries Design Innovative Solutions to Combat Climate Change in Fiji |
Students from 21 countries designed climate change solutions during a Rustic Pathways program in Fiji. | 2024 |
Rustic Pathways Announces Global Perspectives Scholarship Winner 2024 |
Announces the winner of Rustic Pathways’ 2024 Global Perspectives Scholarship. | 2024 |
Rustic Pathways Announces Global Perspectives Scholarship Winners 2022 |
Announces the winners of Rustic Pathways’ 2022 Global Perspectives Scholarship. | 2022 |
Rustic Pathways Concludes First Climate Leaders Fellowship for Teen Climate Action |
Announces the conclusion of Rustic Pathways’ first Climate Leaders Fellowship for teen climate action. | 2022 |
Rustic Pathways Announces Global Perspectives Scholarship Winners 2021 |
Announces the winners of Rustic Pathways’ 2021 Global Perspectives Scholarship. | 2021 |
Rustic Pathways Announces First Global Critical Issues Summit in Southeast Asia, Will Provide 25 Full Scholarships |
Announces Rustic Pathways’ first Global Critical Issues Summit in Southeast Asia and 25 full scholarships. | 2018 |
Rustic Pathways to Present Student Impact Study at ITMI Symposium |
Announces Rustic Pathways’ presentation of a student impact study at the ITMI Symposium. | 2017 |
Rustic Pathways Named on OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work List in 2017 |
Recognizes Rustic Pathways on OUTSIDE’s 2017 Best Places to Work list. | 2017 |
Rustic Pathways in the News
Rustic Pathways has been recognized by travel, education, workplace, and youth development organizations for its student travel programs, company culture, and commitment to meaningful global experiences.
Industry Innovator: Tour Operator — 2024
Skift IDEA Awards
Recognized for innovation in transformative student travel experiences.
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Best Youth Travel Operator — 2015, 2017, 2018
World Youth Student and Educational and Travel Confederation (WYSE)
Recognized multiple times for excellence in youth and educational travel.
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Top 100 Places to Work in America — 2016, 2017, 2018
Outside Magazine
Named among Outside Magazine’s top workplaces in America for three consecutive years.
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Best Volunteer Abroad Providers — 2018
Go Overseas
Recognized by Go Overseas in its volunteer abroad community choice awards.
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Best Company Cultures in America — 2017
Entrepreneur Magazine
Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for company culture.
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