Faith
What is Faith-based Travel?
Faith-based travel is the providing of transportation, lodging, food/beverage, travel arrangements, tour packages and other related travel and hospitality services to people of faith or to a place of faith.
Facts about the Faith-based Travel Market
- 37 percent of NTA tour operators offer faith-based travel product and services.
- 80 percent of Americans identify with a faith (Source: American Religious Identification Survey)
- 35 percent of all outbound North American travelers are interested in taking a religious vacation. (Source: TravelStyles/Globus Religious Travel Study)
- 76 percent of the global population shares at least a minimal level of adherence to a religion or form of spirituality. (Source: Adherents.com)
Faith-based Travel Experiences
- Pilgrimages
- Religious heritage tours
- Conferences, conventions, festivals and events
- Mission trips and volunteer vacations
- Adventure and active travel
- Retreats
- Student & youth trips
- Cruises
- Leisure vacations
- Retreats and religious guest houses
- Visits to attractions, museums, amusement parks, waterparks, zoos etc…
- Day-trips and local getaways
As Seen in Courier
Interfaith Itineraries Attract Travelers July 2015
The World of Faith-based Cruising July 2015
Berlin Artist Yadegar Asisi Contributes to Reformation Jubilee Preparations July 2015
Marketing Essentials for the Faith-based Segment May 2015
Courier Magazine‘s 2015 Distinguished Dozen Awards: Favorite Faith-based Destination Jan. 2015
Celebrating Saint Dominic, Since 1260 Aug. 2014
The Amish Way Aug. 2014
Framing Faith July 2014
Learning the Heidelberg Catechism on Germany’s Wine Route July 2014
Madaba’s Mosaics March 2014
Favorite Faith-based Destination Feb. 2014
Spotlight on the Faith-based Travel Market Dec. 2013
Seeing is Believing July 2013
LutherCountry, Germany: Ready for the Reformation July 2013
Jordan: Land of Moses and John the Baptist July 2013
Montreal: Sanctuaries of Prayer and Peace July 2013
New York City: A Melting Pot of Religions July 2013
Rome: The Cradle of Catholicism July 2013
Turkey: Where Many Faiths Intersect July 2013
Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Old-fashioned Charm July 2013
Salt Lake City: It’s All There at the Square July 2013
Sights, Sounds and Shrines July 2013
Faith-based Travel Options: Focus on U.S. History and Ethiopia July 2013
Holy Land Roundup March 2013Articles and Interviews with NTA Members
Media Releases
NTA Product Development Trip to Israel and Jordan, Feb. 2013
Highlights and Memories of NTA’s Holy Land Product Development Trip (Part 1 – Israel)
Highlights and Memories of NTA’s Holy Land Product Development Trip (Part 2 – Jordan)Seminars, Forums & Webinars
Increasing Faith-based Travel Profits through Special Events 2014
Faith Tourism Leaders Forum 2014
Get Your MBA in Faith-based Tourism 2013
How to Successfully Sell the Holy Land – Featuring Israel Ministry of Tourism 2013
Discover the Growth Markets of Turkey & Middle East 2013
Faith Tourism Leaders Forum 2013
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