Take a moment to catch up with Ryan Frosteg, where he discusses the importance of student travel, explains what his personal travel mantra is, and shares where he’s excited to travel next.
Having been in the hospitality and travel industry for over 20 years and coming from a family of educators, Ryan Frosteg understands just how valuable student travel is for young minds. Frosteg got his start at Walt Disney World in 2002 and has now been with the ETI team for 14 years, initially starting out as a tour guide and today serving as a trip coordinator.
“I really believe that exposure is the quickest way to develop interest. Students are often more captivated by things they can be a part of or touch,” Frosteg explained. “I’ve seen students realize what could potentially shape the rest of their lives through experiences as simple as seeing an animal for the first time, or learning the basics of architecture, or seeing a painting outside of a textbook. It only takes that one little spark to re-map the rest of their lives.”
Frosteg is energized in his work each day when he hears group leaders and educators say this one thing.
“It’s my favorite when a group leader says, ‘The students had in mind …’” he shared. “I love when they get to be a part of the planning!”
As we take on 2026, Frosteg predicts one spot rising to the surface as a top student travel destination.
“Nashville seems to be the growing hot spot for students lately,” he said. “I think people are discovering the great history that it has, as well as it’s modern features. With digital music being a huge part of our lives, I think a younger generation has an entirely new understanding of how music works and they’re excited to watch it happen around them! And who doesn’t love line dancing in a cowboy hat?!”
Frosteg’s travel mantra and one travel non-negotiable?
“Just go! And don’t eat anywhere you can get at home!”
In his free time, Frosteg enjoys kayaking, hiking, and finding as many candy stores as he can. He’s got some future travel on his radar, too: a potential summer trip to Maui!
Courtesy of ETI.
