Expo 2008 Official Announcement
Pre-media launch announcement for World Religious Travel Expo 2008
October 1, 2007
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Registrations begin for...
World Religious Travel Expo & Educational Conference 2008
Registrations for the World Religious Travel Expo & Educational Conference 2008 begin today for WRTA newsletter subscribers. As the official media release date for the Expo is next Monday (Oct 8), WRTA newsletter subscribers will have a full week in advance to register - providing for best possible booth placement and securing your Expo presence.
The Expo will take place in Orlando, Florida at the renowned Gaylord Resort Hotel & Convention Center October 29-November 1, 2008. More than 100 exhibitors and 400 attendees willl be present from the faith tourism industry including travel agents, faith travel planners, tour operators, cruise lines, tourist boards, CVBs, travel wholesalers, lodging, attractions, transportation, and many more.
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Where to learn more about the Expo and register? Visit...
www.religioustravelexpo.com
WRTA debuts new Social Network
Join today....it's FREE!
WRTA debuted today its new Social Network! Anyone can join and post their company, agency, or personal profile for Free. You can advertise your travel services, look for vacation companies or tourist boards, and network with others involved in faith tourism. And for those who become Expo registrants, you will be invited to join the exclusive (invite only) Expo Social Network Group. To join, visit www.religioustravelnetwork.com
See you on the Network!
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Through ongoing readership surveys and industry research, Church Executive focuses on the pulse of large church and megachurch issues that include the growing importance of religious group travel. Church Executive's Christian Travel & Cruise Guide gives religious travel the spotlight it deserves. From Interviews to Travel Tips, the Christian Travel & Cruise Guide is Specifically Written for the Pastor, Church Group Travel Planner and Leisure Traveler. Each issue of the Christian Travel & Cruise Guide contains critical and informative must-read articles and features interviews and unique segments such as regional trip planner, theme trips, supplier category, editorial reviews, and much more.
From the desk of Kevin J. Wright,
WRTA President
I invite you to join us at the first-ever international tradeshow and educational conference for the 300 million traveler religious tourism market. Save money by booking today with the Early Bird Special (which is good only for 2 months until Nov 30!). And remember, space is very limited!
P.S. And don't forget to join the world's first-ever online global social network for faith tourism. Visit www.religioustravelnetwork.com to post your organization or personal profile - it's FREE to join!
See you on the WRTA Social Network!
Kevin J. Wright
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About Me
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- Kevin J. Wright is one of the world's most recognized religious travel and hospitality authorities. He founded and served as President of the World Religious Travel Association, the leading organization dedicated to the 300 million traveler faith tourism industry. He also served as Chairman of the World Religious Travel Expo, drawing more than 30 countries from around the world. Wright has been interviewed by the CBS Early Show, TIME Magazine, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, National Public Radio (NPR), National Geographic, Forbes Traveler, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and dozens of other media outlets. He is the author of four travel guidebooks.