March 9, 2010

Current Religious Tourism Headline News

Cyprus and Palestinian Authority sign Memorandum of Cooperation in ...Financial MirrorA Memorandum of Cooperation in the sector of tourism between Cyprus and the ... are unique tourist destinations, especially concerning religious tourism. ...

Tourists From Several Catholic Countries Are Flocking To IsraelPhiladelphia BulletinThe Israel Tourism Ministry invested over 3 million dollars shekel in ... in Brazil and Portugal in order to strengthen Christian tourism to Israel. ...

Israel, Ukraine Ink Free Trade, Aviation AgreementsArutz ShevaIn addition, Christian tourism from Ukraine to the Holy Land would probably also rise. At present, a visa for an Israeli to visit the Ukraine costs a hefty ...

Lebanon news - NOW Lebanon -Hariri's aide briefs Sfeir on PM's ...Sayegh also said that Hariri called for enhancing religious Christian tourism in Lebanon as a means to promote dialogue between the Lebanese. “The PM [was informed of] the Pope's appreciation for Sfeir's national role,” he added. ...NOW Lebanon - http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsCatArticles.aspx?ID=38533

Faith-Based Vacations Mean Opportunity for AgentsTravel AgentGlobus' updated Religious Travel Study estimates that, so far, 4.5 million people have traveled internationally on a religious or faith-based vacation. ...

Lifetree Adventures Announces Ecuador Mission TripI-Newswire.com (press release)Lifetree Adventures offers Christian travel options to Alaska, New Orleans, Navajo Nation, Dominican Republic, Kenya, South Africa, Thailand, Peru, Israel, ...

Pilgrimage overview 2010... big events that will attract pilgrims from around the world,” said Kevin Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association, a Lexington, Ky. ...