FAITH TRAVEL ASSOCIATION: SERVING A GROWING MARKET SINCE 2013
The Faith Travel Association was created in 2013 to address the unique needs of
the steadily growing faith travel market. As an add-on membership for National Tour
Association members, FTA offers valuable benefits to the tour operators, suppliers
and destinations that join, while also serving as a key resource for faith leaders and
others who plan religious travel by giving them easy access to travel professionals/
members with expertise in religious travel.
FTA provides helpful information to travelers and travel professionals through its publications. This digital magazine,
the Trip Planner for Faith-Based Travel, is an annual publication that provides practical advice for faith leaders and
others who plan religious travel. It includes feature stories showcasing various destinations, both domestic and
international, and also includes the directory of FTA members.
FTA’s Routes of Faith digital magazine is published three times per year. Each issue explores destinations of
interest to the faith traveler, provides stories of inspiration, and highlights FTA members and their expertise.
To learn more about FTA, go to NTAonline.com/markets/faith-travel-association or contact NTA’s Faith Travel
Coordinator Kay Saffari at [email protected].
10 REASONS TO USE AN FTA TOUR OPERATOR
CONNECTIONS
FTA tour operators are part of a network of
tourism professionals who package or
represent attractions and destinations throughout
the world. 1 TIMING
FTA/NTA tour operators understand how to
plan activities, meals and free time throughout
an itinerary so your group is satisfied and comfortable.
2 DETAILS
FTA/NTA tour operators understand the
crucial details of planning and executing a
successful tour-details that may never occur to a
less-experienced travel planner.
EXPERIENCE
Every FTA operator also is a member of
the National Tour Association, FTA’s parent
organization. Its tour operators have been in business
an average of 23 years and are among the most
respected and knowledgeable in the tourism industry.
3
PROTECTION
FTA/NTA tour operators are required to carry
a minimum of $1 million in general liability
insurance, and have safety and emergency practices
in place for you.
4
BUDGET
These tour operators have access to
competitive pricing due to the volume of
business they do and their industry relationships.
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CUSTOMIZATION
Most FTA/NTA operators customize packages
for groups based on specific interests and needs.
trip planner
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TEAMWORK
These operators also have access to
experienced tour directors who handle all
the logistics so you can enjoy your time with
your group.
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TRUST
An FTA/NTA tour operator will find out
exactly what you want and put it all
together, which allows you to focus on other areas
of trip management.
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WOW FACTOR
Every day throughout the world FTA/
NTA members are creating new, inspiring
experiences with leisure faith-based travelers in mind.