MTC is one of the few student tour companies that has ARC and IATAN appointments. This allows it to book and issue airline tickets directly, without going through a "middle-man." The latter typically increases the cost to the purchaser while drastically reducing the purchaser's control.

MTC fields a dedicated operations staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in student group travel. Some competitors use personnel who operate group tours part-time in addition to other duties, thus not giving the attention to the tour that a client deserves.

All of MTC's suppliers are chosen by strict criteria, especially in regards to safety, reputation, financial soundness and student group service. In most cases, MTC personnel have visited these suppliers to ensure their standards. For example, MTC's hotels are consistently of better quality and location than those offered by others.

MTC provides references of ALL of its clients upon request. Other companies only provide a select "hand-picked" list that they have screened.

MTC has a "Manager On Duty" 24/7, whom students, parents and school staff may contact in an emergency. All MTC Escorts have cell phones and two-way radios so they may be contacted anytime, anywhere.

All MTC tour quotes are fully INCLUSIVE! There are no hidden or "after-the-fact" costs waiting to surprise you after your tour is over (i.e., airline taxes, meals or gratuities). With Music Travel, the price you are quoted is the price you pay, period.