Greetings!
Welcome to the February issue of Faith Travel Minute, our bi-monthly e-newsletter for faith-based travel planners. In this issue: USTOA addresses Egypt fears; Obama allows religious travel to Cuba; Richmond gears up for the 2011 GOF Conference; how to manage your religious group; and a new group game!
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NEW YORK - In light of the recent political chaos erupting in Egypt, the U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) issued a statement assuring Egypt-bound travelers that safety will continue to be the No. 1 goal of the organization.
"The USTOA community has always taken steps to maximize traveler protection while at any destination," said Terry Dale, president of USTOA.
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WASHINGTON - On January 14, president Barack Obama eased the travel restrictions to Cuba for religious groups and students.
Several church leaders and heads of faith-based organizations applauded this White House decision, which is expected to take effect around Feb. 4.
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Dancers, drummers, singers and masquerades will kick off the 2011 Going On Faith Conference on Aug. 23 in Richmond, Va.
The lively performance will celebrate African and African-American culture in the Science Museum of Virginia. Attendees at the opening event can also ride on a Segway, watch a rat basketball game and bend electricity.
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Do you recognize this photo? Take our online quiz to see if you can correctly identify which famous church is in the photo. Where in the World Quiz
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Some church leaders simply don't have the time to plan all the details for their faith-based group's next trip. Others worry about not having the expertise necessary for sending their group overseas to an unfamiliar place.
Many details go into planning a trip for a group including finding group airfare, booking knowledgeable guides and developing itineraries.
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