What is WRTA?
The World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) is the leading global network for the $18 billion and 300 million traveler faith tourism industry. WRTA exists to serve as a networking and educational venue for religious tourism, including both the trade and traveler. WRTA also serves as the "voice" of religious tourism throughout the world to the media, religious, and travel communities.
Why should I join WRTA?
We are the worlds’ leading religious travel and hospitality association, representing hundreds of organizations and professionals from more than 30 countries on six continents. WRTA members include tour operators, travel wholesalers, cruise lines, DMOs, suppliers, travel agents and religious organizations and group planners. We provide our members with education, business-to-business networking, increased visibility, trip/event promotions and savings opportunities with the faith-based marketplace. We also host the annual World Religious Travel Expo, the premier global gathering of organizations and professionals involved in faith-based travel. As WRTA is recognized as the source and voice of the religious travel industry, WRTA membership is a symbol of prestige and commitment to faith tourism.
How much does it cost to join?
Click here for a list of membership categories and prices.
What is your membership cycle?
The WRTA membership year runs January 1 through December 31 annually.
How many individuals from my organization can receive benefits?
One individual from each company receives benefits with membership; additional individuals may be added for an extra charge.
How can I join your mailing list without becoming a member?
To join our mailing list, you may register with WRTA as an Associate (complimentary). To do so, please complete the short online Associate application.
How can I receive my complimentary Faith Tourism Kit?
If you are ready to build your faith tourism business today, you may sign up for your Faith Tourism Kit online at http://www.faithtourismkit.com/. You will receive immediate confirmation via e-mail with instructions to download your Faith Tourism Kit.
How can I have my testimonial published on your website?
If you would like to submit a testimonial in regards to the religious travel market and your relationship with the World Religious Travel Association, please email the WRTA staff at members@wrtastaff.com. If your testimonial is accepted, your organization’s website address will accompany your quote.
What branding opportunities are available?
WRTA offers the opportunity to brand your own copy of The Christian Travel Planner. For details, please visit /WRTA/Travel+Trade/Branding+Opportunities or contact David Leach at Thomas Nelson Publishing at 615-902-1437.
I want to plan a faith-based trip for my group. Where should I begin?
We recommend that you begin your research by visiting our Member Directory online at /WRTA/Travel+Trade/Member+Directory/ Here, you can search for WRTA members who specialize in a large variety of travel services to help you plan your trip. Search options include destination, travel agency specialty, and the type of travel service you need. As an alternative, you may visit /WRTA/Travel+Trade/Search+for+Travel+Product+and+Specials/ to search for packaged travel.
How can I join your mailing list without becoming a member?
To join our mailing list, you may register with WRTA as an Associate (complimentary). To do so, please complete this short online form to become an associate member.