Press: Rustic Pathways in the News - Awards, Press & Media Coverage

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.

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Rustic Pathways Announces Global Perspectives Scholarship Winners 2022

Announces the winners of Rustic Pathways’ 2022 Global Perspectives Scholarship. 2022


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 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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