WRTA LAUNCHES CONSULTING FIRM AND SPEAKERS BUREAU FOR RELIGIOUS TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY
Based on growing marketplace demands,the World Religious Travel Association expands its business services
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 18, 2010) – In launching a new consulting program and speakers bureau, the World Religious Travel Association is expanding its business services to meet the growing demands of the $18 billion religious travel and hospitality industry.
“We’re thrilled with the debut of these two new enterprises,” said Kevin J. Wright, WRTA president. “As more organizations and companies enter religious tourism from throughout the United States and around the world, we’ve seen the demand rise for specialized consulting as well as requests for expert speakers within the marketplace. With the launch of these ground-breaking business services, WRTA will not only continue to facilitate the growth of the industry, but also further enrich and empower it.”
Since its inception, WRTA has provided select contracted services to destinations, travel providers, and suppliers that requested further assistance in tapping the religious market.
In response to the increased interest, WRTA is now making its specialized consulting services available to the industry. Each new project will be taken on a case-by-case basis and must fall outside the scope of WRTA’s traditional membership benefits. Current and past clients include international tourist offices, convention and visitors bureaus, tour operators, suppliers, retailers, and theme parks/attractions among others.
To accommodate the blossoming and ongoing demand for its speaking services, WRTA is also launching a Speakers Bureau. With the new venture, WRTA will continue to best fulfill and meet the ever-expanding needs and requests of the faith-based travel marketplace. WRTA president and four-time published travel author, Kevin J. Wright, will continue to serve as the bureau’s featured speaker. Wright has spoken at dozens of tradeshows, conferences, and events globally and nationally.
For companies and organizations interested in hiring WRTA’s consulting, speakers bureau, or video development services, or to submit a proposal, contact Jim Wright, WRTA VP Sales & Marketing at http://www.wrtareligioustravel.com/.
February 18, 2010
February 17, 2010
WRTA President on Sirius XM Radio's The Busted Halo
Catch WRTA President, Kevin J. Wright, on Sirius XM Radio's "The Busted Halo" with Fr. Dave Dwyer on Feb 26 (8:20pm-8:40pm EST) discussing latest trends in faith tourism. For more information visit www.sirius.com/thecatholicchannel
WRTA President, Kevin J. Wright, on The Arthur Frommer Travel Radio Show
Hear WRTA President, Kevin J. Wright, on The Arthur Frommer Travel Show on WOR News Talk Radio 710 (featured on 100+ stations):
Official Website for Arthur Frommer Travel Show (Feb 16): http://www.wor710.com/The-Travel-Show-with-Arthur-Frommer/3600821
Live Audio: http://bit.ly/WRTAPresidentWright_ArthurFrommerTravelShow
Official Website for Arthur Frommer Travel Show (Feb 16): http://www.wor710.com/The-Travel-Show-with-Arthur-Frommer/3600821
Live Audio: http://bit.ly/WRTAPresidentWright_ArthurFrommerTravelShow
February 10, 2010
Join WRTA and President Kevin J. Wright at the New York Times Travel Show
Full story at http://bit.ly/NYTIMESReligiousTravel
WRTA President, Kevin J. Wright, will be participating in and hosting a faith-based travel seminar for both trade and consumer at the upcoming New York Times Travel Show (Feb 26-28). View full release below from the NY Times Travel Show.
Press Release
NEW YORK , Feb. 9, 2010 – The seventh annual New York Times Travel Show will be held Feb. 26 to 28, 2010, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City . The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing more than 150 countries. The Show will take place in the main hall located on the south side of the Javits Center. The focus of the event is to encourage people to book vacations for a wide variety of trips, taking advantage of the on-site special offers available only at the Show. For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/travelshow.
Advice for Travelers with Special Interests.
Get faith-based travel ideas from World Religious Travel Association president and author Kevin J. Wright.
WRTA President, Kevin J. Wright, will be participating in and hosting a faith-based travel seminar for both trade and consumer at the upcoming New York Times Travel Show (Feb 26-28). View full release below from the NY Times Travel Show.
Press Release
NEW YORK , Feb. 9, 2010 – The seventh annual New York Times Travel Show will be held Feb. 26 to 28, 2010, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City . The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing more than 150 countries. The Show will take place in the main hall located on the south side of the Javits Center. The focus of the event is to encourage people to book vacations for a wide variety of trips, taking advantage of the on-site special offers available only at the Show. For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/travelshow.
Advice for Travelers with Special Interests.
Get faith-based travel ideas from World Religious Travel Association president and author Kevin J. Wright.
February 6, 2010
Feb 4 WRTA Religious Travel Buzz Newsletter
Sponsored By: CIE Tours International
Want to sponsor the next Religious Travel Buzz? Contact WRTA and ask how.
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Ireland is a win/win product for faith-based travel – a winning experience for the client and a winning sale for the tour organizer. Long known as the “Isle of Saints & Scholars,” Ireland was the epicenter of Christian learning when the rest of Europe was in the Dark Ages. This tradition has been carried forth into the 21st century, opening many doors for faith-based travel to Ireland. As the home of Saints Patrick, Bridget, Kevin, Columba, and hundreds of others, Ireland also provides many faith-based attractions – from The Book of Kells, an elaborately scripted 9th century version of the Four Gospels and truly one of the great religious treasures of the world to Knock Shrine, a leading Marian pilgrimage site, as historic abbeys, cathedrals, churches, round towers and high crosses. CIE Tours is geared to facilitating faith-based travel and building itineraries that blend religious links with enjoyable 21st century activities and luxuries. No request is too difficult – CIE has all the right connections. For more information, email Jim Kelly at j.kelly@cietours.com.
Premium Memberships Now Available
Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever by becoming a Premium WRTA Member. With this exclusive level of membership, your organization will enjoy yearlong benefits which will not only keep you top of mind in the association but also at the forefront of the religious travel industry and marketplace. We have structured the benefits to include all areas of marketing within WRTA, including online and e-Newsletter promotions, Expo exhibit space and exhibitor recognition, press releases, recognition in the annual Buyers Guide and the annual membership brochure plus much more.
Buyers Guide
The 2010/2011 Buyers Guide will be published in June 2010. With a print distribution to 10,000 and an electronic distribution to 46,000+ you can’t afford to miss this promotional opportunity. Plus, if you book by Feb. 15 you’ll receive 2009 rate protection. Read here to learn more about advertising in the Buyers Guide, call +1.859.226.4402 or email Kami Risk.
Expo Buzz
Check out the updated Expo website featuring a recap of last fall’s Expo, along with upcoming highlights for Expo 2010 in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). For information about Expo 2010, review the links below.
Registration Information
Sponsorship Information
Schedule
Top 10 Emerging Destinations in Faith-based Tourism from Leisure Group Travel
The president of the World Religious Travel Association identifies places ripe for religious tourism, from hidden gems to future hot spots. ...read story
Armenia – The World’s First Christian Country from Church Executive Travel
Unknown to most, Armenia is considered to be the first Christian country by historians. It is one of the few countries in the world that was evangelized by two of Jesus’ apostles. ...read story
News Stories
The Top 10 Travel Trends for 2010 from USA TODAY
As the Great Recession kept more travelers tethered and a thwarted Christmas Day terror attack ramped up security concerns, 2009 was an annus horribilus for the travel industry. What's on the horizon for 2010? ...read story
A Year for Christian Tourism from the New York Times
It’s shaping up to be an auspicious year for Christian tourism, thanks to two infrequent religious events in Europe. ...read story
Pilgrimage to Palestine: Tour Highlights from Leisure Group Travel
If you have not been to Palestine, please park your preceptions at the door and let me share with your our experience that involved 12 days of travel to visit, meet and film the people of Palestine. ...ready story
Videos to Watch
2009 Expo Night in Review: Watch WRTA's Expo recap!
Armenia: Explore Biblical Armenia – The Land of Noah
Spotlight on Members
If you are a WRTA Member, you are eligible to submit your online profile for possible publication an upcoming issue of The Religious Buzz. Fill out your profile questionnaire now and see your company featured here! Note: Only WRTA Members are eligible to have their profiles published. Join now!
Want to sponsor the next Religious Travel Buzz? Contact WRTA and ask how.
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Ireland is a win/win product for faith-based travel – a winning experience for the client and a winning sale for the tour organizer. Long known as the “Isle of Saints & Scholars,” Ireland was the epicenter of Christian learning when the rest of Europe was in the Dark Ages. This tradition has been carried forth into the 21st century, opening many doors for faith-based travel to Ireland. As the home of Saints Patrick, Bridget, Kevin, Columba, and hundreds of others, Ireland also provides many faith-based attractions – from The Book of Kells, an elaborately scripted 9th century version of the Four Gospels and truly one of the great religious treasures of the world to Knock Shrine, a leading Marian pilgrimage site, as historic abbeys, cathedrals, churches, round towers and high crosses. CIE Tours is geared to facilitating faith-based travel and building itineraries that blend religious links with enjoyable 21st century activities and luxuries. No request is too difficult – CIE has all the right connections. For more information, email Jim Kelly at j.kelly@cietours.com.
Premium Memberships Now Available
Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever by becoming a Premium WRTA Member. With this exclusive level of membership, your organization will enjoy yearlong benefits which will not only keep you top of mind in the association but also at the forefront of the religious travel industry and marketplace. We have structured the benefits to include all areas of marketing within WRTA, including online and e-Newsletter promotions, Expo exhibit space and exhibitor recognition, press releases, recognition in the annual Buyers Guide and the annual membership brochure plus much more.
Buyers Guide
The 2010/2011 Buyers Guide will be published in June 2010. With a print distribution to 10,000 and an electronic distribution to 46,000+ you can’t afford to miss this promotional opportunity. Plus, if you book by Feb. 15 you’ll receive 2009 rate protection. Read here to learn more about advertising in the Buyers Guide, call +1.859.226.4402 or email Kami Risk.
Expo Buzz
Check out the updated Expo website featuring a recap of last fall’s Expo, along with upcoming highlights for Expo 2010 in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). For information about Expo 2010, review the links below.
Registration Information
Sponsorship Information
Schedule
Top 10 Emerging Destinations in Faith-based Tourism from Leisure Group Travel
The president of the World Religious Travel Association identifies places ripe for religious tourism, from hidden gems to future hot spots. ...read story
Armenia – The World’s First Christian Country from Church Executive Travel
Unknown to most, Armenia is considered to be the first Christian country by historians. It is one of the few countries in the world that was evangelized by two of Jesus’ apostles. ...read story
News Stories
The Top 10 Travel Trends for 2010 from USA TODAY
As the Great Recession kept more travelers tethered and a thwarted Christmas Day terror attack ramped up security concerns, 2009 was an annus horribilus for the travel industry. What's on the horizon for 2010? ...read story
A Year for Christian Tourism from the New York Times
It’s shaping up to be an auspicious year for Christian tourism, thanks to two infrequent religious events in Europe. ...read story
Pilgrimage to Palestine: Tour Highlights from Leisure Group Travel
If you have not been to Palestine, please park your preceptions at the door and let me share with your our experience that involved 12 days of travel to visit, meet and film the people of Palestine. ...ready story
Videos to Watch
2009 Expo Night in Review: Watch WRTA's Expo recap!
Armenia: Explore Biblical Armenia – The Land of Noah
Spotlight on Members
If you are a WRTA Member, you are eligible to submit your online profile for possible publication an upcoming issue of The Religious Buzz. Fill out your profile questionnaire now and see your company featured here! Note: Only WRTA Members are eligible to have their profiles published. Join now!
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