To ensure the success of our programmes, we work with a number of partners within the academic world and across industry. These partners help us to curate the most relevant and contemporary programmes, and ensure we are able to provide tours to students across the world.
Academic Partners
East Tennessee State University in Italy
We work directly with professors and study abroad offices to design and execute our study tours and internships.
Over the past 30 years, we have successfully led tours with more than 250 groups from over 50 academic institutions. While we have traditionally focused on the US market, our client base has grown to include a multitude of English speaking academic institutions in Asia, Australasia and Canada.
Industry / Professionals
Swire Properties
Prudence Millinery – hat designer to the Queen
Feather & Bone - boutique food store and restaurant chain
Our industry partners host students for site visits and internships as part of our global programmes. Types of industry partners include:
Global fashion brands - Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Alain Lalou, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Adidas Group
Local fashion brands and rising names - Grana, Linda Mai Phung, The Ashlynn
Design leaders (architecture, interior, spatial, etc.) - Benoy, Stylus Studios, District15
Retailers and department stores - Liberty London, Dover Street Market, John Lewis, Hamleys, Lane Crawford
Industry professionals / influencers - Zandra Rhodes, Charlotte Smith, Sylvia Calvo.
Conglomerates - Swire Properties, Li & Fung
Sustainability leaders - Redress, ACF Clothing
VR, Gaming and Tech - Shadow Factory, Riot Games
Food & Beverage - Feather and Bone, Chef's Garden, Bee Drinks Global
Toy companies - Fotorama, Glitza
Production houses - CT Traders
A variety of factories and manufacturers that cover a vast portfolio of products
“We are so impressed with Eden Travel... They arranged so many activities and cultural experiences as well...which I believe helped [the students] to relate to the day to day in the office better. We are very happy with our experience and would like to participate in this program again!”
What Our Academic Partners Say About Us
Massey University
“I first met Katie and Melissa from Eden Travel at an International Education Conference in 2018, where they impressed me with their enthusiasm and flexibly in discussions about creating a collaborative internship programme.
Since that initial meeting, Eden Travel, Massey University and Auckland University of Technology have created a joint internship programme, hosted by Eden Travel International. The creation of this programme, and the successful New Zealand Government scholarship funding of the programme, could not have happened without the outstanding work from the team at Eden Travel International.
At all times their enthusiasm and flexibly has shown through in their professional work, and the care for their programmes and the participants is clear to see.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Eden Travel International, and have already begun organizing multiple other programmes with the team.”
Kent State
“I have had the pleasure to work with Robin Eden of Eden Travel since 2010 when I became coordinator of the Kent State University Florence Fashion Program. Each Fall I work with Robin to organize our fashion study tours to Paris and London. Robin handles the flights, hotels, coaching, theatre tickets, museum passes and metro tickets. Over the years, the size of our group has grown from 34 to over 100 students traveling together, and the logistical challenges have increased as well.
I have found Robin to be extremely helpful in finding the solutions to meet our needs. He is always available to resolve any issues that may arise and all the bookings and arrangements are confirmed well in advance. Over the years, Robin has become a valued collaborator and I consider his contribution key in the growth of our program.”
Auckland University of Technology
“Auckland University of Technology (AUT) partnered with Eden Travel in June 2018 to offer unique academic, cultural, and practical experiences in Asia for New Zealand students. Along with Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand, we were successful in receiving a New Zealand Government grant to send students for a month-long programme in early 2019. The feedback from the students were extraordinary, and as a result we are submitting additional proposals for late 2019 / early 2020.
Eden Travel are an absolute pleasure to work with, and we will continue to work closely with them to develop wonderful experiences in Asia for our students.”
Texas Tech University
“I have been working with Eden Travel for a number of years. I have been extremely pleased with the arrangements that have been made for my groups. In 2017 we visited Hong Kong and Taipei. Every aspect met or exceeded our expectations. The hotels were great, the Eden Travel staff met us and escorted us when needed. The appointments were great and the restaurants they chose for group dinners were perfect. My students thoroughly enjoyed the trip, but the most important aspect was the educational experience. The students returned to campus following the experience having a greater understanding and appreciation of fashion merchandising and retail management. Because I know the quality of the experience offered by Eden Travel, I have used them this year and have already begun to plan next year’s trip.”
Old Dominion University Norfolk
““Eden Travel International has been providing customized study abroad programs for Old Dominion University for over 10 years. We consider Eden Travel our “go-to-provider” when sending students to Europe and East Asia. Whether building a brand new study abroad program or polishing a vetted one, Eden Travel proves to remain flexible, open and dedicated to working together to create the very best experience for our student body. Year after year, Eden Travel provides competitive rates and strong custom-made programs that fit our university population and the needs of our individual faculty members. Eden Travel is highly responsive and a pleasure to work with in this global industry that is easy to get lost in.””
Drexel University
“The ease of my trip was made possible by the arrangements made through Eden Travel International. This allowed me to totally immerse myself in my European Experience. I will always book my travels with them because they really know Europe so well.”
University of Tennessee
“Working with you has been a pleasure, the trips have been customised to provide an excellent educational experience, no matter how diverse.”
“We took a group of students to Europe this year and it was impeccably planned and executed. The hotels were nice and in great locations, the tours were outstanding, transportation was seamless and everything was communicated well and completely in order. I was thrilled with how well the tour went and the students had a fabulous experience. We will certainly use Eden Travel International again.”
University of Cincinnati
“Working with you puts all my fears at rest. You provide quality services and are easy to work with and completely dependable.”
University of Wyoming
“Over the past ten years I have coordinated six study abroad short courses to Europe. Robin Eden made the arrangements for each one of those study tours. My students, colleagues and I have all been quite pleased with the service he provided. Our accommodations were quite comfortable and ideally located. The scheduled appointments with business and industry and cultural experiences have been outstanding. Thank you Robin!”
Woodbury School of Business
“Eden Travel customizes the land package based on the professor’s study abroad objectives. Robin Eden is able to get our students behind the fashion scene, experience truly remarkable events related to the industry and have intimate and in-depth conversationswith designers, manufacturers and retailers. In the six years I have worked with Robin, my expectations have always been exceeded.;If you are considering taking students abroad for a customized international study tour, then Eden Travel International Ltd. is where you should begin your plans. Robin Eden’s connections provide your students with exceptional educational site visits that are on the cutting edge of the fashion and retailing industries. He provided my students with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, visiting some of the premiere retailers and most celebrated fashion houses of Europe.
From personally speaking with fashion designers themselves, to hearing educational lectures from European retail and marketing executives, to visiting some of the most famous European cultural sites such as Stonehenge, Bath and Versailles, my students’ professional and personal eyes were opened, and their lives were significantly enriched by this trip. With competitive prices relative to some of the larger “mass” academic study tour providers, yet a highly customized approach fitting the precise needs of your curriculum, I highly recommend to you Eden Travel International Ltd.”
University of Rhode Island
“Robin has organized numerous winter study tours to London and Paris for the University of Rhode Island. He works closely with us to create half-day sightseeing tours, visits to museums and historical sites, guided visits to leading fashion retailers and private sessions with designers and manufacturers. Our students LOVE their experiences in these two fashion capitals.”