Criterion Travel
Travel ArrangementsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Criterion Travel is a tour operator focused on educational travel, working with prominent U.S. affinity organizations to design customized group itineraries worldwide. Their trips aim to convey a deeper understanding of destinations than the typical tourist experience, and are largely one-off rather than off-the-shelf offerings. Most programs include expert lecturers alongside local guides and may combine land travel with chartered sea, river, rail, or air components, often offering private access or features not available to other travelers. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon, and is owned and operated by industry veteran Steve Ridgway. Seven senior staff members bring extensive experience in the educational travel niche, averaging about 15 years per person. Criterion Travel operates within the educational travel sector, targeting travelers who seek immersive, academically oriented experiences.