TOUR DIRECTORS & GUIDES
Cultured, enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable, our Tour Directors make the best student travel destinations even better. They keep groups engaged with their destination expertise, and they maintain a safe, flawless tour experience with the utmost level of professionalism. Interested in becoming a Tour Director? You can apply for the position here.
Gil AvinTour Leader
I love the history of our country and feel lucky that I get to share it with students.Before Brightspark:Graduate schoolHobbies:History, assembling Ikea itemsFavorite places to visit:Impossible to choose just a few!
Greg GoomrigianTour Leader
I love to show off our town's wonderful historical sights. If I can get one child to ask questions, I’ve done my job.Before Brightspark:Lightkeeper of a historic Connecticut lighthouseHobbies:Maintenance, travelFavorite places to visit:Washington, D.C.
Brian DunckelTour Leader
I've always taught, but now I have a much bigger classroom.Before Brightspark:TeacherHobbies:Singing in a barbershop quartet, cookingFavorite places to visit:Wherever I am headed!
Jody GulliforTour Leader
How can you not love being a tour director? You get to help people have fun in new places.Before Brightspark:Preschool teacherFavorite places to visit:Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Mackinaw Island
Experience and Enthusiasm
Brightspark Travel Tour Directors are certified experts on their given destinations and have backgrounds in either performance arts or education. In addition to undergoing background checks, Brightspark Travel requires Tour Directors to take intensive courses with organizations such as the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI). Fun yet professional, they imbue student travelers with an adventurous spirit and eagerness to learn.
Smooth Operator
A lot of work goes into creating fun and flawless student travel experiences, and our tour directors are prepared to work out any kinks that could possibly occur on tour. Having completed training in Brightspark Travel’s Emergency Response plan, they can react quickly to any situation that poses a safety risk to students. They are responsible for reconfirming reservations; making sure groups are on schedule; and maintaining an enthusiastic, engaging learning environment.
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