— New Show Empowers Travel Advisors and Group Leaders with Inspiring Stories, Training, and Tools to Grow Their Faith-Based Business —
LAKELAND, FL – August 25, 2025 – ETS Tours, the trusted name in faith-based group travel for over 50 years, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its brand-new podcast, the ETS Travel Podcast, premiering with its first two episodes this week. Designed to be equally informative and inspirational, the podcast aims to share the transformative power of faith-based travel while giving travel advisors and group planners the tools they need to succeed in this high-loyalty, high-impact, fellowship building niche.
The ETS podcast will be released weekly beginning August 27, 2025 and will be available in both video and audio formats on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube via https://www.youtube.com/@etstours, as well as on Spotify and Apple Podcasts listed as “ETS Travel Podcast,” and can be accessed from the ETS Tours website at: https://www.etstours.com/the-ets-travel-podcast.
Each episode will feature ETS experts, travel advisors, and group leaders as they dive into real-life stories, destination insights, practical selling tips, and behind-the-scenes experiences that showcase how faith-based travel builds fellowship and changes lives. Travel advisors can expect expert-led conversations, testimonials from the field, and actionable guidance that advisors can use immediately to grow their faith-based travel business.
“While our webinars are laser-focused on educating advisors, this podcast is different – it’s built to be shared,” said David Welch, VP of Business Development at ETS Tours. “It gives our travel partners a powerful new way to introduce faith-based travel to their clients and group leaders. We want people to feel what makes this type of travel so life-changing and this podcast tells that story beautifully.”
Whether advisors are new to the faith-based travel space or seasoned group leaders looking for new inspiration, the ETS Travel Podcast delivers a meaningful way to stay connected to the mission and momentum of faith-based travel.
“This has been a dream for a long time,” added Bethany Barbree, ETS Business Development Manager. “I can’t wait to share the stories and success strategies from our advisors, and to showcase the kind of experiences that keep travelers coming back year after year.”
“Everything we do at ETS is about being a true resource in faith-based travel and supporting our travel advisors, and this podcast is another powerful tool in their toolkit,” said John Cavarra, ETS Business Development Manager. “It helps them learn, educate others, inspire, and connect in a whole new way.”
Developed Specifically for Travel Advisors and Group Planners, Upcoming Podcast Topics Include:
- 5 Myths That Hold People Back from Group Travel
- How to Identify and Empower a Great Group Leader
- When NOT to Start with the Destination
- What Makes a Pilgrimage Different from a Vacation
- How to Position Shore Excursions that Deepen the Experience
- Bible Land Cruise Benefits vs. Traditional Travel
- Faith at Sea: Teaching and Fellowship Onboard
- Holidays with Heart: Christmas Around the World
- Catholic Pilgrimage Destinations: Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, and Rome
ETS staff experts including David Welch, Bethany Barbree, and John Cavarra will rotate in the hosting chair, along with surprise guest voices from the field and special appearances by longtime advisors and tour hosts.
Why This Podcast Matters:
- Empowering Advisors: Training and strategy episodes to grow bookings
- Inspiring Clients: A shareable resource for group leaders and travelers
- Expanding Reach: Faith-based travel insights on demand, anywhere
- Driving Loyalty: A new way to fuel the high-repeat nature of faith-based group travel
As ETS continues to expand its global offerings, from the Holy Land and Bible Land Cruises to Journeys of Paul, Wesley Heritage Tours, and River Cruises, this new show is poised to become the definitive voice in faith-based travel.
To learn more about ETS Tours and upcoming podcast episodes that can elevate your group travel business, visit www.etstours.com or call 1-800-929-4387.
About ETS Tours
Established in 1974, ETS has led over 350,000 people on Faith Based trips over nearly 50 years of business. In addition to the Holy Land, ETS offers Faith Based cruises following the Journeys of Paul, Marriage and Women’s retreats at sea, Fellowship cruises, European Tours, River Cruises and more. ETS has served thousands of pastors and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. Many denominational leaders have seen the difference a tour to the Holy Land can make in their clergy members and have organized annual tours with ETS. To learn more about how to tap into the $50 billion faith-based travel segment, visit www.ETStours.com, call 1-800-929-4387, or email ets@travelwithus.com.