For Immediate Release
THETRADESHOW Spotlights Travel Product Seminars
Alexandria, Va., July 22, 2010 – THETRADESHOW (Orlando, Sept. 12-14) partners are pleased to announce the event’s newest presentation pavilion sponsors and product seminars. These sessions will provide an opportunity for travel agents to further their knowledge about the latest offerings from some of the most popular travel suppliers, as well as showcase the islands of Puerto Rico and St. Lucia.
“Product seminars and sessions carried out in the presentation pavilions provide travel agents a wonderful opportunity to keep up on the latest from some of the industry’s top suppliers, destinations and trends,” said Kevin J. Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association, a partner of THETRADESHOW. “Those who take advantage will have a definite edge when it comes to planning the ideal trip for their clients.”
Presentation Pavilions
• Experience Starwood's Travel Professional Program. Are You A StarwoodPro? Brought to you by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Presented by Chris Austin. Travel agents—join Chris Austin, vice president of global retail, leisure and luxury sales for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and find out how you can become a Starwoodpro. Austin will take attendees on a virtual tour of the company’s travel professional Web site, www.starwoodpro.com. New for 2010 Starwood is adding destination modules to its ProLearning platform. Austin will share some of the highlights of all the available modules, explain how travel agents can earn access to Starwood’s lowest travel professional rates, and highlight all the resources Starwood has created for its travel professional partners through starwoodpro.com. And, those who attend this session will have the chance to win an exciting Starwood Resorts giveaway and experience one of the nine Starwood brands and 1,000 properties in 100 countries around the world.
• Get Resourceful! Brought to you by Hilton Worldwide. Presented by Peter Maltby. Those who attend this presentation will walk away with many useful ideas and tips on where to get the inside scoop on Hilton Worldwide and its many brands. Dive into online training, product information, news and tips, special rates and how staying loyal pays off. One lucky attendee will get to experience a two-night stay in any Hampton Inn in the United States simply by participating in this seminar.
• Auto Europe - The International Car Rental Service Leader. Brought to you by Auto Europe. Presented by Joe Maniscalco, regional director of sales, Auto Europe. Travel agents who attend this session will learn the benefits of booking their clients with Auto Europe and Destination Europe. The benefits start with access to the industry's largest car rental fleet with more than 4,000 locations worldwide, a reservations and customer service department open 24-7-365, international toll-free customer service and prices guaranteed in US dollars. Attendees will receive the latest information on Auto Europe programs including; transfer & chauffeur drive services, Peugeot buyback leases for long term rentals, GPS, cell phones and much more. With Destination Europe, one call does it all. Partnering with more than 30 airlines and 30,000 hotels worldwide Destination Europe will deliver all of your clients needs.
• How to Be Successful in Today’s Religious Marketplace as a Travel Provider. Brought to you by the World Religious Travel Association. Presented By Kevin J. Wright. In 20 minutes, travel agents who attend this session will receive the all-important “10 keys to success” in the religious marketplace from the industry’s top faith-based travel educator and four-time published author: Kevin J. Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association. This seminar will provide agents: an opportunity to learn about the new era of today’s faith-based customer; concrete ideas on how to enter or expand their religious travel business; and an enriched vision, mission and strategy for accomplishing their agency goals.
• SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Animal Ambassador Presentations. Brought to you by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a unique collection of 10 parks throughout the country where connections are made, wonder is celebrated and fun comes in all shapes and sizes. SeaWorld cares for the largest animal collection in the world, and since 1965, has rescued more than 17,000 stranded, sick or injured animals including endangered and threatened species. Travel agents who attend will meet SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment’s animal ambassadors and learn more about its conservation work and zoological expertise that extend to every corner of the globe. Attendees will even have the opportunity to win free tickets to one of SeaWorld’s parks.
Product Seminars
• See Puerto Rico…si! Brought to you by Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Presented by Yolanda Figueroa, Gabriel Emanuelli & Ciso Moreno. Join the Puerto Rico Tourism Company for an overview of the largest home port of the Caribbean. Puerto Rico offers great earnings potential where clients may take in 16th-century Spanish forts, exotic rainforests and the beauty of the islands of Vieques and Culebra. Puerto Rico is a culinary capital of the Caribbean, where options range from classical European to exciting Caribbean-Asian fusions and unique "criollo" cuisine. Add Puerto Rican rum, great beaches and your clients will have the best vacation ever. Learn about hotel updates and offers, cruise lines and passenger statistics, attractions and tours, shopping, Puerto Rico Travel expert program updates and much more. Sales support material and numerous other resources will be available for travel agents.
• Saint Lucia, Live the Legend. Brought to you by Recommend Magazine. Presented by Lorine Charles–St Jules. A detailed presentation of the destination based on the new Saint Lucia Specialist Program created by Recommend magazine. Attendees will receive an overview of the island and the niche travel markets it serves, along with an array of attractions, sites and culinary options, and new fresh tools to help sell Saint Lucia.
A variety of registration packages, ranging from $35 to the Best Value Package at $109 are available. For more information on these packages or to register, visit THETRADESHOW.org. The Best Value Package includes registration to THETRADESHOW and THETRAVELBLOGGERSSHOW, as well as the VIP Perks Package and the eLearning Center access. Agents unable to attend THETRADESHOW, but who would like to experience THETRADESHOW educational program through the eLearning Center without the live networking opportunities or Best Value Package, can purchase a virtual-only registration for $99. Register now as price go up Aug. 1.
THETRADESHOW is created and supported by the travel industry’s leading organizations, including: ASTA, ACTA, AirTran, ATA, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, IIPT, Las Vegas CVB, NACTA, NBTA, NTA, Orlando CVB, Tourism Cares, Travel Professionals of Color, WRTA, The Travel Institute, U.S. Travel Association and USTOA. Official media partners are: Agent@Home, eTurboNews, JaxFax, Mail Pound, Recommend, TravelAge West, Travel Channel, Travel Press, TravelPulse, TRO, Travel Weekly, USA Today and Vacation Agent.
THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW unites under one roof travel suppliers and buyers from all over the world, representing every segment of the travel and tourism industry. It is the trade show event for travel decision makers. For more information on THETRADESHOW, please call visit THETRADESHOW.org.
Contact: Kristina Rundquist/Laura Gajewski 703.739.8710
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Jul 22, 2010
Jul 10, 2010
Workin', Servin' and Lovin'
From the Lifetree Adventures Newsletter.....
Our Lifetree Adventures trip to Egypt was a wonderful, life-changing adventure. After a day or two in Cairo to see the pyramids, we flew to Luxor where we met a delightful group of young men ranging in ages from 5-17 who lived in an orphanage. We were there to work. On the surface our job was to paint and construct school desks for each boy. We soon realized our main job was building relationships as we became friends and shared the love of Jesus. These boys could hardly believe that a group of people from the USA would come to their home to paint, build and play! As I understand it, we were the first group to ever go to Egypt to do a social service project. That made the whole experience even more special.
Following our time in Luxor we had a 3-day cruise on the Nile River to Aswan. That was a nice way to relax following the exuberance and excitement of our week at the orphanage.
In addition to the orphanage experience, our view of Egypt was changed profoundly. The entire country is a spectacular visual view of ancient history. We will never forget those boys and the great hospitality of Egypt nor the good care we received from Lifetree Adventures.
Our Lifetree Adventures trip to Egypt was a wonderful, life-changing adventure. After a day or two in Cairo to see the pyramids, we flew to Luxor where we met a delightful group of young men ranging in ages from 5-17 who lived in an orphanage. We were there to work. On the surface our job was to paint and construct school desks for each boy. We soon realized our main job was building relationships as we became friends and shared the love of Jesus. These boys could hardly believe that a group of people from the USA would come to their home to paint, build and play! As I understand it, we were the first group to ever go to Egypt to do a social service project. That made the whole experience even more special.
Following our time in Luxor we had a 3-day cruise on the Nile River to Aswan. That was a nice way to relax following the exuberance and excitement of our week at the orphanage.
In addition to the orphanage experience, our view of Egypt was changed profoundly. The entire country is a spectacular visual view of ancient history. We will never forget those boys and the great hospitality of Egypt nor the good care we received from Lifetree Adventures.
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day
Tourism Cares is making a difference – again! In commemoration of President Obama’s signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, naming September 11 as a day of service and remembrance, on Friday, September 10th, 2010, Tourism Cares will hold its
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day, on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is inviting its travel and tourism industry volunteers to bring their families and friends to help brighten up our nation’s capital. The National Park Service needs help, and who better to come to its aid once again than the friends and supporters of Tourism Cares?
The project involves a few hours of volunteering to help do needed painting projects around the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park. These often-visited historic sites are important to every American, and the beautification of their surroundings is important work. I hope you can join in and help. Click here to learn more about volunteering for this project.
If you have any questions about this special project, please contact Jessica Ahern at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or call 781-821-5990, Ext. 212.
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day, on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is inviting its travel and tourism industry volunteers to bring their families and friends to help brighten up our nation’s capital. The National Park Service needs help, and who better to come to its aid once again than the friends and supporters of Tourism Cares?
The project involves a few hours of volunteering to help do needed painting projects around the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park. These often-visited historic sites are important to every American, and the beautification of their surroundings is important work. I hope you can join in and help. Click here to learn more about volunteering for this project.
If you have any questions about this special project, please contact Jessica Ahern at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or call 781-821-5990, Ext. 212.
Jul 7, 2010
News from Cyprus Tourism
Cyprus Summer 2010
Have you planned your summer holidays yet? If not, don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate summer relaxation and enjoy the beauties of Cyprus!
Being in Cyprus during the summer offers you the potential to indulge in a myriad of activities. Try the waterpark for thrills, or bungee jumping for an extreme sensation. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving in warm crystal clear seas. And for the less adventurous windsurfing, sailing, coastal cruising and deep-water fishing are only a few of the available choices.
Benefit from last minute deals and book your accommodation at www.book.visitcyprus.com
To keep up with all that happens on the island become fan of Cyprus on Facebook or follow visitcyprus on Twitter.
And don't miss your chance to win one week holiday package (for two) to Cyprus during 2011 just by participating in the online photo competition!
If you are looking for inspiration, take a look below at an assortment of attractive events taking place around Cyprus this summer. To find out more visit www.visitcyprus.com.
Have you planned your summer holidays yet? If not, don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate summer relaxation and enjoy the beauties of Cyprus!
Being in Cyprus during the summer offers you the potential to indulge in a myriad of activities. Try the waterpark for thrills, or bungee jumping for an extreme sensation. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving in warm crystal clear seas. And for the less adventurous windsurfing, sailing, coastal cruising and deep-water fishing are only a few of the available choices.
Benefit from last minute deals and book your accommodation at www.book.visitcyprus.com
To keep up with all that happens on the island become fan of Cyprus on Facebook or follow visitcyprus on Twitter.
And don't miss your chance to win one week holiday package (for two) to Cyprus during 2011 just by participating in the online photo competition!
If you are looking for inspiration, take a look below at an assortment of attractive events taking place around Cyprus this summer. To find out more visit www.visitcyprus.com.
Jun 30, 2010
Register today for next week's NASHVILLE Travel Ministry Conference
WRTA's Travel Ministry Conference--Nashville
Pastor and Religious Leaders, please join the World Religious Travel Association on July 8 at the Scarritt Bennett Center for the Nashville's Travel Ministry Conference. Led by WRTA President and Christian Travel Planner author Kevin J. Wright, participate in an interactive workshop and education session on building a travel ministry program.
You’ll learn how faith-based travel deepens spiritual growth and development while offering opportunities for fellowship and fun.
Sign up in advance to receive a complimentary copy of Kevin’s book, The Christian Travel Planner, to help you get started.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Downtown Nashville COMPLIMENTARY PARKING • GARDEN ADMISSION INCLUDED
Religious Leaders = $0
(If you sign up before July 6 !) (includes a WRTA Membership for 2010)
<< More information here. >>
Additional Speakers
Pastor Roger McCurry (Activities & S.A. Pastor, Severns Valley Baptist Church in Kentucky)
Torre Ossmo (Vice President and General Manager, Faithful Holidays)
Sponsors & Partners
Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
Leisure Group Travel
Exhibitors
Anchor Trailways & Tours
Faithful Holidays
Grueninger Tours
Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau
Trailways Transportation Systems
“It was truly a pleasure attending the very well executed WRTA Travel Ministry Conference in Chicago. The presentations were concise and the format creative. The Conference opened up a new world of travel groups for me.”
- Faith Mulvihill, Skydeck Chicago
We hope you’ll join us to explore the many faith-based opportunities that exist for your congregation, including pilgrimages, missionary travel, volunteer vacations, fellowship cruises, retreats, adventure trips, religious attractions, and much more.
Visit us at http://www.travelministryconference.com/. Or, give us a call at 888.255.9782 or send us an email at headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com if you have questions or want to know more about WRTA.
Pastor and Religious Leaders, please join the World Religious Travel Association on July 8 at the Scarritt Bennett Center for the Nashville's Travel Ministry Conference. Led by WRTA President and Christian Travel Planner author Kevin J. Wright, participate in an interactive workshop and education session on building a travel ministry program.
You’ll learn how faith-based travel deepens spiritual growth and development while offering opportunities for fellowship and fun.
Sign up in advance to receive a complimentary copy of Kevin’s book, The Christian Travel Planner, to help you get started.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Downtown Nashville COMPLIMENTARY PARKING • GARDEN ADMISSION INCLUDED
Religious Leaders = $0
(If you sign up before July 6 !) (includes a WRTA Membership for 2010)
<< More information here. >>
Additional Speakers
Pastor Roger McCurry (Activities & S.A. Pastor, Severns Valley Baptist Church in Kentucky)
Torre Ossmo (Vice President and General Manager, Faithful Holidays)
Sponsors & Partners
Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
Leisure Group Travel
Exhibitors
Anchor Trailways & Tours
Faithful Holidays
Grueninger Tours
Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau
Trailways Transportation Systems
“It was truly a pleasure attending the very well executed WRTA Travel Ministry Conference in Chicago. The presentations were concise and the format creative. The Conference opened up a new world of travel groups for me.”
- Faith Mulvihill, Skydeck Chicago
We hope you’ll join us to explore the many faith-based opportunities that exist for your congregation, including pilgrimages, missionary travel, volunteer vacations, fellowship cruises, retreats, adventure trips, religious attractions, and much more.
Visit us at http://www.travelministryconference.com/. Or, give us a call at 888.255.9782 or send us an email at headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com if you have questions or want to know more about WRTA.
Jun 24, 2010
Tourism industry volunteers give back to commemorate the National Day of Service and Remembrance
Tourism Cares is pleased to announce the opening of the 2010 Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day event registration on the Tourism Cares website, www.tourismcares.org/volunteer-day.
· The Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The event will bring travel industry professionals, along with their friends and families, together to volunteer their time to help maintain a site of great importance to the tourism industry and the country.
· Following the lead of President Obama, who signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in April of 2009 to expand the mission of national community service and recognize September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance, Tourism Cares is encouraging tourism industry professionals and their friends and family to visit Washington, DC to perform a needed service at our nation’s capital.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Ahern Lisa Schmiemann
Publicity & Communications Event Director
781-821-5990 x212 781-821-5990 x214
jessicaa@tourismcares.org lisas@tourismcares.org
Tourism industry volunteers give back to commemorate the
National Day of Service and Remembrance
Tourism Cares announces a restoration event on the National Mall in Washington
Canton, MA (June 23, 2010)– Tourism Cares, the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the travel experience for future generations, will host a volunteer clean-up project on September 10, 2010 at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day will bring travel industry professionals together to volunteer their time to help maintain a site of great importance to the tourism industry and the country.
Registration is available on the Tourism Cares website, www.tourismcares.org/volunteer-day
“The National Mall is the Capitol Building’s front yard and it needs our help. The Mall gets so many visitors that the wear and tear is hard to keep up with by a stretched National Park Service staff,” said Bruce Beckham, Executive Director, Tourism Cares. “The services we will perform will save the NPS the time and money to dedicate to other equally important projects that volunteers may not be able to do.”
Following the lead of President Obama, who signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in April of 2009 to expand the mission of national community service and recognize September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance, Tourism Cares is encouraging tourism industry professionals and their friends and family to visit Washington, DC to perform a needed service at our nation’s capital.
Volunteers will assist with much needed painting projects at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM that day. These often visited historic sites are important to every American and the beautification of their surroundings is important work.
“The National Mall and Memorial Parks mission is to manage, preserve, and maintain the monuments, memorials, and historic sites in the heart of Washington, D.C., and to provide opportunities for all Americans and park visitors to understand and be inspired by their significance”, said Toni Braxton, Public Affairs Specialist, National Park Service. “Clearly, the impact of the [Tourism Cares] volunteers will be felt for years to come. The services of the volunteers will help preserve and protect America's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations.”
Although last year's Volunteer Day was canceled due to inclement weather, Tourism Cares and their volunteers were still able to make a difference. Tourism Cares and Entertainment Cruises donated 300 boxed lunches to Martha's Table, a soup kitchen in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. It accomplishes this by mobilizing the travel and tourism industry and travelers to give back to society through grants to natural, cultural and historic sites worldwide; through academic and service-learning scholarships for students of hospitality and tourism; and through the organization of volunteer efforts to clean up and restore tourism-related sites in need of care and rejuvenation. For additional information about Tourism Cares, please visit www.tourismcares.org
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· The Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The event will bring travel industry professionals, along with their friends and families, together to volunteer their time to help maintain a site of great importance to the tourism industry and the country.
· Following the lead of President Obama, who signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in April of 2009 to expand the mission of national community service and recognize September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance, Tourism Cares is encouraging tourism industry professionals and their friends and family to visit Washington, DC to perform a needed service at our nation’s capital.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Ahern Lisa Schmiemann
Publicity & Communications Event Director
781-821-5990 x212 781-821-5990 x214
jessicaa@tourismcares.org lisas@tourismcares.org
Tourism industry volunteers give back to commemorate the
National Day of Service and Remembrance
Tourism Cares announces a restoration event on the National Mall in Washington
Canton, MA (June 23, 2010)– Tourism Cares, the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the travel experience for future generations, will host a volunteer clean-up project on September 10, 2010 at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day will bring travel industry professionals together to volunteer their time to help maintain a site of great importance to the tourism industry and the country.
Registration is available on the Tourism Cares website, www.tourismcares.org/volunteer-day
“The National Mall is the Capitol Building’s front yard and it needs our help. The Mall gets so many visitors that the wear and tear is hard to keep up with by a stretched National Park Service staff,” said Bruce Beckham, Executive Director, Tourism Cares. “The services we will perform will save the NPS the time and money to dedicate to other equally important projects that volunteers may not be able to do.”
Following the lead of President Obama, who signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in April of 2009 to expand the mission of national community service and recognize September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance, Tourism Cares is encouraging tourism industry professionals and their friends and family to visit Washington, DC to perform a needed service at our nation’s capital.
Volunteers will assist with much needed painting projects at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM that day. These often visited historic sites are important to every American and the beautification of their surroundings is important work.
“The National Mall and Memorial Parks mission is to manage, preserve, and maintain the monuments, memorials, and historic sites in the heart of Washington, D.C., and to provide opportunities for all Americans and park visitors to understand and be inspired by their significance”, said Toni Braxton, Public Affairs Specialist, National Park Service. “Clearly, the impact of the [Tourism Cares] volunteers will be felt for years to come. The services of the volunteers will help preserve and protect America's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations.”
Although last year's Volunteer Day was canceled due to inclement weather, Tourism Cares and their volunteers were still able to make a difference. Tourism Cares and Entertainment Cruises donated 300 boxed lunches to Martha's Table, a soup kitchen in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. It accomplishes this by mobilizing the travel and tourism industry and travelers to give back to society through grants to natural, cultural and historic sites worldwide; through academic and service-learning scholarships for students of hospitality and tourism; and through the organization of volunteer efforts to clean up and restore tourism-related sites in need of care and rejuvenation. For additional information about Tourism Cares, please visit www.tourismcares.org
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Jun 14, 2010
Tourism Cares: 300 Travel Industry Volunteers on Angel Island
Tourism Cares, the non-profit organization in the travel industry dedicated to preserving the travel experience for future generations, brought 300 travel industry volunteers together on Friday, June 4, to make a difference on Angel Island for the 2010 Tourism Cares for America San Francisco Bay volunteer event.
· Tourism Cares for America volunteers represent all facets of the travel industry; tour operators, hoteliers, destination marketing organizations, airlines, cruise lines and attractions, who recognize the importance of protecting and preserving travel destinations for the benefit of future generations of travelers.
· At Angel Island, volunteers were involved in a number of projects that would have taken park staff months to complete. Limited financial resources have curtailed the maintenance of Angel Island’s many natural and historic sites. Angel Island is listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s ten most-threatened historic sites.
· The Tourism Cares for America event has been held in 7 different locations across the United States, the Angel Island project being the first held on the West Coast.
For more information, I have pasted the full release below. If you have any further questions, or would like additional pictures, please do not hesitate to reach me at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or 781-821-5990 x212.
· Tourism Cares for America volunteers represent all facets of the travel industry; tour operators, hoteliers, destination marketing organizations, airlines, cruise lines and attractions, who recognize the importance of protecting and preserving travel destinations for the benefit of future generations of travelers.
· At Angel Island, volunteers were involved in a number of projects that would have taken park staff months to complete. Limited financial resources have curtailed the maintenance of Angel Island’s many natural and historic sites. Angel Island is listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s ten most-threatened historic sites.
· The Tourism Cares for America event has been held in 7 different locations across the United States, the Angel Island project being the first held on the West Coast.
For more information, I have pasted the full release below. If you have any further questions, or would like additional pictures, please do not hesitate to reach me at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or 781-821-5990 x212.
Jun 8, 2010
Attend June 17 Chicago Travel Ministry Conference and Receive Free Copy of The Christian Travel Planner
Attention: Pastors, Ministry Leaders, and Faith-based Travelers!
Join fellow pastors, religious leaders, travel agents and other faith community members at WRTA’s Travel Ministry Conference where you can discover how to build an effective travel ministry program.
When? Thursday, June 17, 2010
Where? Downtown Chicago (Parking and Museum Admission Included!)
SPEAKERS
Chicago's Rev. Ruth Newell (Chaplain, C-Beyond the Walls Outreach Ministry)
Torre Ossmo (Vice President and General Manager, Faithful Holidays)
Kevin J. Wright (WRTA President and author of The Christian Travel Planner)
Cindi Brodhecker (President, Faith Travel Development & Consulting)Frank Scerri (Owner & Managing Director, Mission Travel Group of Australia)
Why Sign Up in Advance? Pre-registrants receive FREE copy of The Christian Travel Planner.
Best Yet! Cost for religious leaders or their representatives is FREE if you sign up before June 15! Just use promo code: Planner-M10
Day-of Admission = $20 (includes a WRTA Membership for 2010)
<< More information here. >>
Explore the many faith-based opportunities that exist for your business including pilgrimages, missionary travel, volunteer vacations, fellowship cruises, retreats, adventure trips, religious attractions, and much more. Plus, meet with tourism and travel providers specializing in faith-based travel, including The Christian Travel Planner author, Kevin J. Wright. Sign up in advance to receive a complimentary copy.
Visit us at http://www.travelministryconference.com/ to register. Or, give us a call at 888.255.9782 or send us an email at members@WRTAreligioustravel.com if you have questions or want to know more about WRTA.
World Religious Travel Association
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504
888.255.9782 ext. 101 or +1.859.219.3529
headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com
http://www.wrtareligioustravel.com/
Join fellow pastors, religious leaders, travel agents and other faith community members at WRTA’s Travel Ministry Conference where you can discover how to build an effective travel ministry program.
When? Thursday, June 17, 2010
Where? Downtown Chicago (Parking and Museum Admission Included!)
SPEAKERS
Chicago's Rev. Ruth Newell (Chaplain, C-Beyond the Walls Outreach Ministry)
Torre Ossmo (Vice President and General Manager, Faithful Holidays)
Kevin J. Wright (WRTA President and author of The Christian Travel Planner)
Cindi Brodhecker (President, Faith Travel Development & Consulting)Frank Scerri (Owner & Managing Director, Mission Travel Group of Australia)
Why Sign Up in Advance? Pre-registrants receive FREE copy of The Christian Travel Planner.
Best Yet! Cost for religious leaders or their representatives is FREE if you sign up before June 15! Just use promo code: Planner-M10Day-of Admission = $20 (includes a WRTA Membership for 2010)
<< More information here. >>
Explore the many faith-based opportunities that exist for your business including pilgrimages, missionary travel, volunteer vacations, fellowship cruises, retreats, adventure trips, religious attractions, and much more. Plus, meet with tourism and travel providers specializing in faith-based travel, including The Christian Travel Planner author, Kevin J. Wright. Sign up in advance to receive a complimentary copy.
Visit us at http://www.travelministryconference.com/ to register. Or, give us a call at 888.255.9782 or send us an email at members@WRTAreligioustravel.com if you have questions or want to know more about WRTA.
World Religious Travel Association
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504
888.255.9782 ext. 101 or +1.859.219.3529
headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com
http://www.wrtareligioustravel.com/
Jun 4, 2010
Pope in Cyprus for the first time
From Cyprus Tourism Organization
www.visitcyprus.com
Pope in Cyprus for the first time
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cyprus today on a three-day "pilgrimage" trip.
The pontiff, who said he was following in the footsteps of the apostles
Paul and Barnabas, said the island was blessed by a "resilient Christian
heritage" and saluted the head of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, Archbishop
Chrysostomos II, as his "brother".
The Pope was greeted in the southwestern resort of Paphos by Chrysostomos
and by President Demetris Christofias, who said: "Cyprus is in need of your
words of peace, given the difficult situation the island is facing."
Turkish troops have been stationed in the breakaway north of the island since a
1974 invasion in reaction to a Greek Cypriot coup seeking to unite the
island with Greece.
"Allow me to say that Cyprus is in need of your prayers and your
contribution in order to quickly regain its unity and freedom," the president added.
The 83-year-old pontiff made an oblique reference to the division, which
continues after decades of fruitless UN-sponsored talks. "May the love of
your families and the desire to live in harmony with your neighbours" under
God's protection "inspire you patiently to resolve the remaining concerns
that you share with the international community for the future of your
island," he said.
Benedict is the first pope to visit Cyprus, and this is his first trip to
an Orthodox country. His first stop after leaving the Paphos airport was
the nearby ancient church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa and St Paul's
Pillar, where he was to take part in an "ecumenical celebration" with
Chrysostomos, who has called on people to welcome him.
He also has an official mission to hand over to Catholic prelates who have
come to Cyprus from the Middle East a working document for a synod on
regional issues to be held in October.
The pope will spend Saturday and Sunday in the capital Nicosia, where he
will celebrate two masses.
For more information please contact our office.
Tasoula Manaridis, Director
Cyprus Tourism Organization
Tel: (212) 683-5280
www.visitcyprus.com
www.visitcyprus.com
Pope in Cyprus for the first time
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cyprus today on a three-day "pilgrimage" trip.
The pontiff, who said he was following in the footsteps of the apostles
Paul and Barnabas, said the island was blessed by a "resilient Christian
heritage" and saluted the head of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, Archbishop
Chrysostomos II, as his "brother".
The Pope was greeted in the southwestern resort of Paphos by Chrysostomos
and by President Demetris Christofias, who said: "Cyprus is in need of your
words of peace, given the difficult situation the island is facing."
Turkish troops have been stationed in the breakaway north of the island since a
1974 invasion in reaction to a Greek Cypriot coup seeking to unite the
island with Greece.
"Allow me to say that Cyprus is in need of your prayers and your
contribution in order to quickly regain its unity and freedom," the president added.
The 83-year-old pontiff made an oblique reference to the division, which
continues after decades of fruitless UN-sponsored talks. "May the love of
your families and the desire to live in harmony with your neighbours" under
God's protection "inspire you patiently to resolve the remaining concerns
that you share with the international community for the future of your
island," he said.
Benedict is the first pope to visit Cyprus, and this is his first trip to
an Orthodox country. His first stop after leaving the Paphos airport was
the nearby ancient church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa and St Paul's
Pillar, where he was to take part in an "ecumenical celebration" with
Chrysostomos, who has called on people to welcome him.
He also has an official mission to hand over to Catholic prelates who have
come to Cyprus from the Middle East a working document for a synod on
regional issues to be held in October.
The pope will spend Saturday and Sunday in the capital Nicosia, where he
will celebrate two masses.
For more information please contact our office.
Tasoula Manaridis, Director
Cyprus Tourism Organization
Tel: (212) 683-5280
www.visitcyprus.com
May 27, 2010
Explosion of New Itineraries for 2011 in Eastern Mediterranean that include the Holy Land
April - May, 2010
Dear Kevin,
Greetings to you and welcome to a combined April - May, 2010 edition of Nautical Journeys.
Looking back on the first quarter of 2010, the cruise industry is going strong, thanks in large part to the prevailing view that cruising provides the highest all-inclusive value for a travel investment. When you combine that with the excitement of new ships on the market, and an increasing number of worldwide ports to explore, the opportunities for cruise travel seem endless. After first-time cruisers see how much there is to love about the cruise lifestyle, many are eager to get back on a ship and venture somewhere even further and more exotic, especially when joined by family and friends from within their own faith community. And there has been an explosion of new itineraries for 2011 in the Eastern Mediterranean that include the Holy Land, building on the claim by the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) that the $18 billion faith tourism industry is alive and well. Many of these itineraries are especially well-suited to churches, synagogues and faith-based organizations.
Our destination spotlight this month is on Istanbul, Turkey which also appears on one of our four itineraries to be offered to faith-based groups for next year. Note the four itineraries to the right of this message. These offers of space can be customized for your group or booked as the all-inclusive packages they are by contacting me at 925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701. I would be delighted to get started with a 2011 project for your church or synagogue now.
In the meantime, please accept my prayerful support and best wishes for your ministry as you lead your faith community through this next Season of Pentecost. And, note the free offer from Princess Cruises at the bottom of this newsletter under 'Cruise News and Cruise Specials'. Stay in touch!
With all good wishes and best regards,
Ron Hermanson
Franchise Owner
Ron Hermanson, ACC, CPCE
925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701
http://rhermanson.cruiseholidays.com
Dear Kevin,
Greetings to you and welcome to a combined April - May, 2010 edition of Nautical Journeys.
Looking back on the first quarter of 2010, the cruise industry is going strong, thanks in large part to the prevailing view that cruising provides the highest all-inclusive value for a travel investment. When you combine that with the excitement of new ships on the market, and an increasing number of worldwide ports to explore, the opportunities for cruise travel seem endless. After first-time cruisers see how much there is to love about the cruise lifestyle, many are eager to get back on a ship and venture somewhere even further and more exotic, especially when joined by family and friends from within their own faith community. And there has been an explosion of new itineraries for 2011 in the Eastern Mediterranean that include the Holy Land, building on the claim by the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) that the $18 billion faith tourism industry is alive and well. Many of these itineraries are especially well-suited to churches, synagogues and faith-based organizations.
Our destination spotlight this month is on Istanbul, Turkey which also appears on one of our four itineraries to be offered to faith-based groups for next year. Note the four itineraries to the right of this message. These offers of space can be customized for your group or booked as the all-inclusive packages they are by contacting me at 925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701. I would be delighted to get started with a 2011 project for your church or synagogue now.
In the meantime, please accept my prayerful support and best wishes for your ministry as you lead your faith community through this next Season of Pentecost. And, note the free offer from Princess Cruises at the bottom of this newsletter under 'Cruise News and Cruise Specials'. Stay in touch!
With all good wishes and best regards,
Ron Hermanson
Franchise Owner
Ron Hermanson, ACC, CPCE
925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701
http://rhermanson.cruiseholidays.com
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