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

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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

Patrizia Antonicelli

An inspiring tour through the many shrines of New Mexico

1027B Canyon Road. Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Tel.505 820 3305. e-mail: p.antonicelli@sevendirections.net
Skype: patrizia.antonicelli. www.sevendirections.net


DISCOVER NEW MEXICO AND ITS RICH RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
7 nights in historic Albuquerque and Santa Fe hotels and a 7 day tour
for an exciting journey through Northern New Mexico


New Mexico is a land of spirituality. Native ceremonies that date back thousands of years, the Catholic religion brought by Spanish friars and Mexican farmers some 4 cent… Continue

Posted by Patrizia Antonicelli on August 19, 2009 at 1:02pm

Emad H. Makhamreh

WRTA Expo

Am attending WRTA Expo Reno, NV. From Nov. 14 – 16, 2009
Holding prosperous Presentation for Jordan and Holy Land
I be glad to meet you there, if your time doesn’t help and you interest in our region please contact me and I will do my best to come and visit you
Blessing you
Emad H. Makhamreh

Global Vision – Pilgrimage Travel
Mobile :+ 962 79 974 90 00
Tel :+ 962 6 585 71 11
Fax :+ 962 6 585 62 37
E-mail : emadh@globalvision.com.jo
http://www.usa.globalvision.com.jo
MSN :emadhanna1@hotmail.com
e… Continue

Posted by Emad H. Makhamreh on August 18, 2009 at 7:00am

Kevin J. Wright

NACTA President, Scott Koepf, Named Keynote Speaker at World Religious Travel Expo

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 14, 2009) – The World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) has named NACTA President, Scott Koepf, as keynote speaker for the final day of the World Religious Travel Expo 2009.

“We are ecstatic about Scott Koepf serving as a keynote speaker at the World Religious Travel Expo,” said Kevin J. Wright, WRTA president. “As a motivational speaker and sales trainer with two decades-plus experience in the travel industry, Scott is the ideal candidate for sharing with delegates how… Continue

Posted by Kevin J. Wright on August 14, 2009 at 6:17pm

Ash Mukerji

Olympics in British Columbia, Canada

I can help you with inbound group traffic management. Have local access and rates for transportation, accommodation, Christian tourist guides and event planning to suit your particular needs. Space is still available or consider alternate accommodation in Victoria, BC, a 20 minute plane ride to Vancouver. Also, rail connection to Whistler from anywhere in North America. Christian clergy assistance would be a desirable addition to your group movements.
Contact nptash@shaw.ca,… Continue

Posted by Ash Mukerji on August 10, 2009 at 6:33pm

Mike Capodanno

The Benedictine monastery in Einsiedeln, Canton Schwyz.

The Abbey of Einsiedeln



In 828 Meinrad, a Benedictine monk from Lake Constance, withdrew as a hermit to a secluded mountain valley east of Lucerne. There Meinrad lived and prayed in solitude until 861, when he was killed by bandits. St. Meinrad's retreat forms the core of th… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on August 10, 2009 at 6:30am

Richard A. Weibelzahl

A New and Exciting Product through ISE Cards, Canada!

ISE Canada has recently introduced a new product to complement its primary product - Student and Youth versions of the well recognized and popular ISE Card. This new product is called the "volunteerIDcard" and is intended for use by organizations and individual Volunteers, Missions Groups and other like individuals as a personal volunteer ID or Missionary ID, Group ID for Missions/Church groups, Group ID for On and Off-site Volunteers and Volunteer Recognition or to attract volunteers. The volut… Continue

Posted by Richard A. Weibelzahl on June 17, 2009 at 12:14pm

Passport Health

SOUTH AFRICA INFORMATION

Hello WRTA friends,

Passport Health is dedicating this month to South Africa as our country of the month. If you are traveling there to volunteer or sightsee, check out our blog for very useful information http://internationaltravelvaccines.blogspot.com/

In addition to valuable health and immunization information you can learn more about:

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
CAPE TOWN
DURBAN
BEACHES
WINELANDS
THE KALAHARI & NAMAQUALAND as well as volunteer opportunities.

Hope to see you there!

Posted by Passport Health on June 11, 2009 at 8:24am

Istvan Janos Kaitar

Visit Romania - a more than beautyful country...

How many times you came back from your journey more tired as you left? For sure you visited to many sites in one single day, changing your accommodation every day, thinking about that you have to pack your luggage and things again, in every morning, your guides were always in a hurry to respect the schedule, even if you wanted to see more about the visited places. Perhaps your travel memories are resumed only to the pictures you have made, after a very fast spoken story about the visited site an… Continue

Posted by Istvan Janos Kaitar on June 10, 2009 at 2:20pm

Mike Capodanno

Romainmôtier Abbey



The abbey of Romanmôtier is a marvel of Roman art. It is the largest and oldest roman church in Switzerland.

It was built between 990 and 1028 by Cluniac monks, over the ruins of two previous abbeys dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. The two-storey narthex dates from the 12… Continue

Posted by Mike Capodanno on June 1, 2009 at 8:55am

Emad H. Makhamreh

Jordan Christian, Baptist's Travel Destination

Jordan is a modern country with an ancient culture, a land of which visitors can walk through the valleys, hills and plains whose names have become part of human history by virtue of the simple deeds and profound messages of prophets who walked the land and crossed its rivers during their lives.
Many of the sites where they are said to have performed miracles or reached out to ordinary people have been identified, excavated and protected, and are now more easily accessible to visitors.
Excavatio… Continue

Posted by Emad H. Makhamreh on May 27, 2009 at 3:24pm

Beverly C Williams

Balance - Work, Live, Relax, Play

When you talk or read about life these days, "balance" seem to be a key word. The Regent Grand Resort & Spa is the place where you will find balance as it offers the right environment for:
Work: The Regent Village Conference is well equipped to host your business meetings
Live: Experience a world of elegant privacy in one of our 2 or 3 bedroom oceanfront suites or a cottage style pool & garden suite.
Relax: Teona Spa's team of specialized therapists has the perfect a… Continue

Posted by Beverly C Williams on May 7, 2009 at 6:41am

Beverly C Williams

Retreats at The Regent Grand Resort & Spa

Situated in the heart of Grace Bay, this boutique all-suite property stretches 300 feet across the award winning Grace Bay beach. It's location is only minutes away from shops and restaurants, however it takes you intit a world of elegant privacy and the timeless grace of Italian design. With the exception of the 4 poolside villas, all villas boasts oceanfront terraces and unobstructed views of the stunning turquoise waters of Princess Alexander National Park amd the white powdery sand of Grace… Continue

Posted by Beverly C Williams on May 2, 2009 at 3:22pm

 

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Kevin J. Wright

Less than 7 days - Register TODAY for the World Religious Travel Expo in Reno, NV (Nov 14-16).

The 2nd Annual World Religious Travel Expo is coming up soon. If you're planning to attend or exhibit, visit www.WRTAexpo.com or call 888-255-9782.

Tagged: expo, travel, religious, world

Started by Kevin J. Wright Oct 18.

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

Revenue Secrets of Faith Tourism Experts: Highlights from World Religious Travel Expo


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

Inspirational video from World Religious Travel Expo

REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND OR EXHIBIT AT WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO

WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO 2009
The most important meeting and tradeshow in religious travel and hospitality

When? Nov. 14-16, 2009
Where? Reno, Nevada (USA)
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

Be sure to watch the inspirational video of the Expo! See you this fall.....

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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!

Religious Tourism Headlines

Millennium & Copthorne is benefitting from a boom in Muslim religious travel - Telegraph.co.uk

The Capitals of Bulgaria and Greece Cooperate on the Restoration of ... - Balkan Travellers

NTA and UMA to Co-locate in 2013 - Travel Daily News International

A new model for European Tourism is needed - Travel Daily News International

Lifetree Adventures Announced Its Upcoming Mazatlan Trip - PR.com (press release)

Religious Leaders, Pastors, Group Planners And Travelers Invited To Attend ... - Earthtimes (press release)

A definitive Religious Travel portfolio for Innsbruck and 25 holiday villages - Travel Daily News International

Islamabad eyes religious tourism in bid to woo Sikhs - GulfNews

Lifetree Adventures Announces South Africa Christian Travel Itinerary for 2010 - USPRwire (press release)

Focus on religious tourism beneficial - The Island (subscription)

 

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