Media and Mentions

Press coverage quoting Shayne Fitz-Coy or featuring his work and companies.

‘America Has a Private Jet Addiction’: These States Have the Most Private Jet Flights

Media mention. Entrepreneur covered private jet flight data analyzed by Rustic Pathways. Published January 6, 2025, by Erin Davis. Shayne Fitz-Coy is quoted as CEO. “America flies more private jets than any other country in the world, with a grand total of 3,123,007 departures in the U.S. From these findings, it is clear America has...

Rustic Pathways Overcrowding Study Covered by the New York Post, Fox Stations, Yahoo and AOL

Media mention. A December 2024 Rustic Pathways study of overcrowding at more than 900 tourist attractions was published by the New York Post and syndicated nationally. Shayne Fitz-Coy is quoted as CEO. “Social media has also fueled overcrowding as people post their tourist pics online, inspiring more visitors than ever to flock to the same...

Voluntourism And Educational Travel Experiences Exist For All Ages

Media mention. Forbes travel writer Roger Sands featured Rustic Pathways, the educational travel company Shayne Fitz-Coy leads as CEO. Published April 6, 2024. From the article: “Rustic Pathways, a program for global teen adventure travel and community service programs, conducts leading immersive and authentic student travel programs for middle school, high school, gap year and...

Surprise! These Travel Companies Keep Your Trip A Secret (Until The Last Minute)

Media mention. Forbes senior contributor Laura Begley Bloom featured Rustic Pathways’ mystery trips. Published December 31, 2023. From the article: “Aimed at younger travelers, Rustic Pathways offers mystery trips that focus on global citizenship and education.” Read the full article on Forbes →