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About us

Since 1988, Creative Group Tours has been the trusted partner for teachers, group leaders, and administrators planning educational travel. We're a full-service agency built on one simple promise: a personalized experience where no detail gets overlooked — so you don't have to manage a single one.

From destinations and itineraries to logistics, funding, and everything in between, we handle it all. No two groups are alike, and we treat them that way. Your trip will be built around your students' unique needs, your goals, and your vision — with clear, consistent communication from your very first conversation with us to the final day of your journey.

Because when everything is taken care of, you get to do what matters most: enjoy every moment right alongside your students. That's how we've been doing it for over 35 years, and it's what keeps groups coming back.

35+

Years in business

US & International

Wherever your group wants to go

200+

Schools served

SYTA

Member agency

Why Creative Group Tours?

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Every Student Deserves to Travel

 

 

We firmly believe that no student should miss out on the experience of travel because of logistics or funding. Whether you're starting from scratch or have a destination in mind, we'll help make it happen — from fundraising support to final itinerary.

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Your Vision, Built Around Your Group

 

No two groups are alike, and we don't treat them that way. Specific performances, unique experiences, budget constraints — tell us what matters and we'll build around it. Our passion is getting you exactly where you want to go, exactly the way you envisioned it.

3

35 Years of Worry-Free Travel — For You Too

 

Since 1988, we've been dedicated to one thing: stress-free student travel. That means excellent customer service, an unwavering focus on safety, and a team that takes every detail off your plate. When the trip comes, you're a participant, not a coordinator.

Meet the Team

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Chris Plummer

Creative Group Tours President & Owner

chris.plummer@creativegrouptours.org

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Katie Bussey

Vice President, Head of Operations

katie.bussey@creativegrouptours.org

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Shellie Dalton

Travel Representative, Tour Manager

shellie.dalton@creativegrouptours.org

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Paige Betts

Travel Representative, Tour Manager

paige.betts@creativegrouptours.org

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Deron Pardue

Travel Representative, Tour Manager

deron.pardue@creativegrouptours.org

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Katie Moore

Tour Manager

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Scott Ellis

Tour Manager

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Kevin Clark 

Tour Manager

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Wally Conrath 

Tour Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a group trip comes with a lot of questions — and that's exactly what we're here for. From How do we fund this?  to What happens on travel day?, our FAQ page has you covered.

Groups Who Call Us Their Travel Partner

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Jefferson Academy

4th, 5th

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Morgan Co. High School

Chorus

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Archer High School

Band & Orchestra

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Northwestern Middle School

Fine Arts

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