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WRTA condemned to bankruptcy
The World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to several accounts.
The group was founded in 2006 by Kevin J. Wright, founder of the religious travel division of Globus.
“WRTA’s mission was to shine a spotlight on the religious travel market, make the travel industry aware of a large and powerful market that was not clearly recognized, and help provide a focal point through which the market could grow,” according to Travel Pulse.
The group established itself as a voice for what is said to be the 300 million-traveler-a-year religious tourism and hospitality market.
It attracted organizations and professionals from more than 30 countries, holding business seminars for a variety of groups, as well as educational meetings.
Wright told Travel Pulse that he believes the association did succeed in establishing faith-based tourism as a key pillar of the travel industry.
Wright also said that while the association was popular, its funds ran out late last year.
By David Wilkening
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