WRTA Social Network

WRTA SOCIAL NETWORK - THE FIRST EVER ONLINE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR FAITH TOURISM

Welcome to WRTA Social Network! The first-ever online global network for faith tourism. Research trips, companies, network & much more.

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Christine M. Moore added a blog post
The Jordan Tourism Board encourages our fellow WRTA members to take full advantage of discounted opportunities to participate in the 2010 Jordan Travel Mart, February 21-23, 2010, at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Registrations are closing soon. Visit www.…
on Thursday
A blog post by Kevin J. Wright was featured
Click here to read Leisure Group Travel's cover story "Top 10 Emerging Destinations in Faith-based Tourism": (1) Armenia (2) Colombia (3) Lebanon (4) Syria (5) India (6) Cyprus (7) Palestine (8) Ethiopia (9) Poland (10) Quebec (Canada)
February 1
Ash Mukerji and Marilyn Hixson are now friends
January 31
Nima Tashi Sherpa and King David Tours & Travels are now friends
January 30
Patrizia Antonicelli and Dr. Sheri Rosenthal are now friends
January 29
Dr. Sheri Rosenthal updated an event
September 16, 2010 at 4pm to September 21, 2010 at 12pm
SEDONA SPIRITUAL RETREAT: Embracing At-one-ment – September 16-21st, 2010 Join us for a magical and introspective spiritual retreat to the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. For six days we’ll have the opportunity to experience the beauty, majest…
January 29
Dr. Sheri Rosenthal updated an event
March 19, 2010 at 4pm to March 24, 2010 at 12pm
SEDONA: Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat – March 19-24th, 2010 Ladies, join Shanti during this unprecedented time of spiritual awakening – when the cosmic scales of light are balanced in perfect equilibrium – when night is equal to day. With winte…
January 29
Dr. Sheri Rosenthal Yea! Our February Journeys of the Spirit newsletter is out with a great article & new features! Get it here: http://bit.ly/9n705U
January 29

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Christine M. Moore

All WRTA Tour Operators Invited to 2010 Jordan Travel Mart

The Jordan Tourism Board encourages our fellow WRTA members to take full advantage of discounted opportunities to participate in the 2010 Jordan Travel Mart, February 21-23, 2010, at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Registrations are closing soon. Visit www.jordantravelmart.com for more information and registration details.

The Jordan Tourism Board has created this event to provide an opportunity for travel professionals from the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Cen… Continue

Posted by Christine M. Moore on February 4, 2010 at 12:06pm

Kevin J. Wright

Top 10 Emerging Destinations in Faith-based Tourism (Leisure Group Travel)

Click here to read Leisure Group Travel's cover story "Top 10 Emerging Destinations in Faith-based Tourism":

(1) Armenia (2) Colombia (3) Lebanon (4) Syria (5) India (6) Cyprus (7) Palestine (8) Ethiopia (9) Poland (10) Quebec (Canada)

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on February 1, 2010 at 8:26pm

Mike Capodanno

Cathédrale de Notre-Dame (Cathedral of Our Lady), Lausanne

Lausanne's cliff-top Cathedral of Our Lady is the largest Gothic monument in Switzerland, and the country's largest church.


Begun in the 12th century, the cathedral took 100 years to complete. Like many churches in Switzerland, Lausanne's Cathedral was stripped of its interior ornamentation in the… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on January 25, 2010 at 9:36am

PASSPORT HEALTH

Haiti Earthquake Victims and Volunteers Face Clean Water Issues

Water Safety, Access, Still Major Concern

BALTIMORE- 1/19/10—Six days after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti the health and sanitation situation is still less than optimal in the makeshift camps. "Access to shelter, sanitation, water, food and medical care remains extremely limited," announced Riccardo Conti on a bulletin yesterday from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC's). Conti is ICRC’s head of delegation in Haiti.

Medical facilities in Port-au-Prince… Continue

Posted by PASSPORT HEALTH on January 19, 2010 at 9:38am

PASSPORT HEALTH

Haiti Earthquake Mobilizes Relief Workers Donations, Volunteers Needed

BALTIMORE- 1/13/10—The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Haiti’s history devastated parts of the island Tuesday. “We are saddened by the news and extend our condolences to those affected by this earthquake,” said Fran Lessans, CEO of Passport Health, the nation’s leading provider of travel medical services and immunizations. “Our priority right now is to make sure that Haiti Earthquake… Continue

Posted by PASSPORT HEALTH on January 19, 2010 at 9:29am

PASSPORT HEALTH

Earthquake Devastates Haiti

Volunteers traveling to Haiti to help with relief efforts need to use extreme caution to avoid disease and injury. Watch out for food and water borne-illness (such as Typhoid, Hep A) and be sure that you are up to date on all adult immunizations, especially

… Continue

Posted by PASSPORT HEALTH on January 13, 2010 at 10:58am

Kevin J. Wright

Watch Inspirational Video of Biblical Armenia

Just released! View the 4-plus minute inspirational video of Biblical Armenia.

Discover Armenia for your faith-based groups or clients. Click here to view the "Biblical Armenia" video on YOU TUBE:

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on January 7, 2010 at 6:54pm

Kevin J. Wright

USA TODAY ranks Religious Tourism as Top 10 Trend

The top ten travel trends for 2010
By Laura Bly, USA TODAY

On a wing and a prayer
With more than 300 million people traveling each year for religious and pilgrimage reasons and with annual revenues that exceed $18 billion, faith tourism has become a significant global industry that extends from cruises to volunteer vacations. Fueling extra interest in 2010: the 375th anniversary of Germany's once-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play, a rare exposition of the Shroud of Turin in Italy… Continue

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on January 7, 2010 at 6:51pm

PASSPORT HEALTH

Leaders Portfolio interviews Fran Lessans - President and CEO, Passport Health




Rebecca Blacksmith and Fran Lessans


Baltimore, MD – 12/30/2009 - Leaders Portfolio with Rebecca Blacksmith, which airs on Washington DC’s Money 1260 Radio, featured Fran Lessans, President & CEO of Passport Health, as a guest. CEOs and other Principals are selected to appear on the show in order to discuss… Continue

Posted by PASSPORT HEALTH on December 30, 2009 at 3:25pm

Mike Capodanno

Auffahrtsumritt in Beromünster (Lucerne)


Ascension Day
Unparalleled in Switzerland is the religious custom celebrated at Beromünster. In the early morning of Ascension Day, a large group on horseback leaves the town for a ride around the fields. The group is made up of local clergy and other religious figures, along with some two hundred believers. They… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on December 22, 2009 at 1:15pm

Mike Capodanno

Münster Cathedral



Begun in 1421, Bern's Cathedral took 150 years to complete, and was erected entirely by volunteers. The cathedral was built for the purpose of housing a bishop, but Protestantism reached Bern before its bishop did. The cathedral represents the last major work of late Gothic architecture in Europe.

The interior architecture of the Münster attests to… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on December 9, 2009 at 12:30pm

Kevin J. Wright

Watch highlights of Expo 2009

Here is the newly released video featuring highlights from the recent World Religious Travel Expo 2009. Click here to view the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRjuKe28X8M
(P.S. If you attended Expo 2009......be sure to look for yourself and others in the video.)

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on December 8, 2009 at 11:44am

Kevin J. Wright

Religious Tourism Interview with Going on Faith

To view our recent interview on Religious Tourism with Going on Faith, click here: http://bit.ly/GoingOnFaith2009KevinWright1

Topics covered include:
1) The growth of Religious Tourism
2) The outlook for Religious Tourism
3) The Christian Travel Planner guidebook

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on October 18, 2009 at 3:50pm

Mike Capodanno

Christmas time is approaching

From November 26 until December 24, 2009, Montreux will host its 15th Christmas market edition. You will find yourself in the middle of a magical atmosphere with glittering lights and seductive aromas. Discover the enchanting universe of the most beautiful Christmas Market of Switzerland.

More than 120 decorated chalets are charged with all kinds of presents. Attractions including a Lapland village, the village of the Father Christmas up on 2000 m altitude and musical performances will e… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on October 15, 2009 at 3:00pm

Kevin J. Wright

Tourism Cares announces partnership with the World Religious Travel Association

Canton, Mass. (October 13, 2009) – Tourism Cares, the tourism industry’s premier charitable organization for preservation, conservation, restoration and education, has announced its association partnership with the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA), the leading global network for the 300 million traveler faith tourism industry.

“We are excited and privileged to name Tourism Cares as WRTA’s official philanthropy,” said Kevin J. Wright, WRTA President. “Preserving the travel experience fo… Continue

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on October 13, 2009 at 9:34am

Kevin J. Wright

WRTA Expo to Host Industry’s Largest-Ever Educational and Business Seminar Program on Faith Tourism

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct 7, 2009) – After hosting the industry’s first-ever, historic international gathering for the $18 billion religious travel marketplace in fall 2008, the World Religious Travel Association is expanding its vision and reach yet again in 2009. At this fall’s 2nd annual World Religious Travel Expo, WRTA will host the industry’s largest and most comprehensive educational seminar and business program ever assembled. As a result of the remarkable caliber of the event and presentation… Continue

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on October 13, 2009 at 9:32am

Passport Health

For Typhoon Katsana Volunteers Bound to Asia

Passport Health will be offering complimentary re-hydration solutions for those volunteers who are going to Asia for the Typhoon relief and stop by participating offices to get their vaccinations and consultations. For more information, please see our latest press release: http://www.passporthealthusa.com/about/home.news.html#typhoon or visit http://www.passporthealthusa.com/travel_medical_services/home.mission_volunteer.html

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Posted by Passport Health on September 30, 2009 at 12:48pm

Kevin J. Wright

New video for interested exhibitors at Expo 2009

New video just released for interested exhibitors at World Religious Travel Expo 2009. Click here to view: http://bit.ly/2009ExpoExhibitors

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on September 23, 2009 at 1:00pm

Kevin J. Wright

Greg Stielstra, North America's Top Faith-based Marketing Expert to Headline World Religious Travel Expo

WRTA is thrilled to announce Greg Stielstra, North America's top faith-based marketing expert, as Keynote Speaker and Headliner for this fall's World Religious Travel Expo 2009.

You can learn more about Greg including his books at www.faithbasedmarketing.com and www.pyromarketing.com.

And to read the press release regarding the announcement, click here: http://bit.ly/Expo_Stielstra

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on September 1, 2009 at 11:20am

Terence O

Re-Thinking the Reasons for Faith Based Travel

I often wonder how we can encourage others and ourselves to spend money traveling the world to explore religious sites and mysteries, while at home our nation's traditional Jeudeo-Christian values are falling apart as chaos ensues from recent political decisions and while social justice issues are calling for our attention and for our well spent dollars to fight evil.

Lest we lose site of the reasons for and meaning of Faith Based Travel and turn Our Father's house into a den of thieves and mon… Continue

Posted by Terence O on August 20, 2009 at 11:47pm

 

What is WRTA Social Network?


WRTA Social Network is the leading social network for travelers, planners, agents, and tourism organizations involved and/or interested in faith tourism. Any person or organization can join for free! (Note: All applications are reviewed personally by staff before possible approval)

Guidelines: To remain active and in good standing on the WRTA Social Network, you must exhibit professional conduct and integrity and your purpose must fit within "faith tourism." Any person abusing these guidelines will be removed immediately. All applications to join the Social Network are reviewed very closely by staff.

Who hosts WRTA Social Network?
The World Religious Travel Association

Explore Biblical Armenia - The Land of Noah & First Christian Country


5-Step Introduction to Religious Travel (Selected segments of the full broadcast)

(Webinar) Revenue Secrets of Faith Tourism Experts

REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND OR EXHIBIT AT WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO

WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO 2010
The most important meeting and tradeshow in religious travel and hospitality

When? Nov. 13-16, 2010
Where? Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
What is the official website: www.WRTAexpo.com
How can I register to attend or exhibit? Call 888-255-9782 (WRTA) or 859-219-3529 or email headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com

Watch the Expo video highlights.

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WRTA: Discover the World of Faith Tourism

WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (WRTA)
The World Religious Travel Association is the leading organization dedicated to shaping, enriching, and expanding faith travel around the world. As a global network and community, WRTA’s membership includes faith travelers, group planners, churches, pastors and clergy, ministry organizations, travel companies and suppliers, tourist boards, and convention and visitor bureaus. For more information visit or

WRTA CHARTER MEMBERS 2009

Tour Operators
Trafalgar Tours

International Destinations for Religious Travelers/Groups
Jordan Tourist Board
Switzerland Tourism
Cyprus Tourism

Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises
Cunard
Costa
Yacts of Seabourn

WRTA Media Partners/Publications
Going on Faith
Leisure Group Travel
eTravelBlackboard

WRTA Partners
National Tour Association
IMG Associations
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
CCRA Travel Solutions
Africa Travel Association (ATA)

Charter Members 2008
MTS Travel
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
 
 

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Expo Network


Are you attending or exhibiting at World Religious Travel Expo 2009?

If so, you are invited to join the Expo 2009 Network and make your presence known for a full year prior to the big event. Also communicate with other Expo attendees and exhibitors.

Click here to learn more!

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