Brian Feldbloom is a Canadian travel advisor who specializes in designing and managing international post-secondary study tours and field schools for colleges and universities. Working through Now Boarding, Brian handles the full scope of travel logistics—flights, accommodations, and on-the-ground coordination—so faculty can focus on teaching and academic outcomes.

Whether you’re leading a design field school, a business study tour, or a faculty-led cultural immersion, organizing international travel for 20+ participants adds a significant layer of complexity to an already demanding academic role. Brian works closely with faculty and administrators to turn complex itineraries into smooth, well-run experiences that align with institutional requirements, budgets, and timelines.

Brian recently supported Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Wilson School of Design with international post-secondary study tours to Prague and Berlin (June 2025, 25 participants) and Tokyo (May 2026, 24 participants). He looks forward to partnering with additional institutions on similar faculty-led programs.

What Brian Handles

You bring the academic vision. Brian takes care of the travel details.

Flights
Group or individual airfare solutions aligned with program dates, institutional policies, and budget considerations.

Accommodation
Centrally located hotels or student-appropriate lodging selected to meet safety, comfort, and risk management standards.

Ground logistics
Airport transfers, local transportation passes, and coordinated point-to-point travel across cities or countries.

Local partners
Sourcing and coordinating with vetted on-the-ground tour operators and destination management companies to support program schedules.

Coordination & on-trip support
Clear documentation, detailed timelines, and hands-on support before and during travel, ensuring faculty always know what’s happening and when.

Program content, curriculum design, and academic outcomes remain fully in faculty hands. Brian’s role is to ensure the travel supporting your post-secondary study tours works seamlessly.

Why Work With Brian Feldbloom

Brian brings decades of experience and a highly personal approach to academic group travel.

Canadian, education-aligned compliance
Brian is a Canadian travel advisor, registered in Ontario (TICO) and based in British Columbia—aligning with Canadian institutions’ preference to work with Canadian and, where possible, local partners.

Deep travel industry experience
Active in the travel industry since 1998, with senior experience in supplier relations, group travel, and incentive programs.

Group travel expertise
Highly experienced in managing complex itineraries, multiple room types, special requirements, and detailed group contracts.

University-ready processes
Familiar with post-secondary contracting, institutional risk management, and academic timelines, including formal agreements such as KPU’s Design Field School Japan.

Direct, personal service
You work directly with Brian from the first conversation through departure—no handoffs, no repeating details, and no confusion.

Brian delivers his services through Now Boarding, providing the infrastructure, accreditation, and support of a modern travel agency while maintaining a hands-on, advisor-led approach.

Let’s Talk About Your Study Tour or Field School

If you’re planning international post-secondary study tours or field schools, Brian would be happy to connect.

Email Brian with your estimated dates, destination ideas, approximate group size, and field of study, and he’ll schedule a quick call to discuss how he can support your program from planning through return.