ETS Tours Unveils Enhanced Training Programs for Travel Advisors: New Webinar and 2025 Egypt FAM Tour Opportunities

LAKELAND, FL – (August 15, 2024) – ETS Tours, the leading provider of faith-based group travel, today announced the launch of new training initiatives designed to empower travel advisors with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the billion-dollar faith-based travel market. These enhancements include an all-new online seminar focusing on the brand’s popular “Journeys of Paul” itineraries, as well as a highly anticipated Familiarization (FAM) tour to Egypt, offering hands-on learning opportunities that further demonstrate ETS’s commitment to supporting its travel advisor partners.

 

New “Journeys of Paul” Training Program

 

ETS Tours, renowned for its deep expertise in faith-based travel, has meticulously crafted its “Journeys of Paul” cruise and tour experiences to immerse travelers in the spiritual legacy of the Apostle Paul. The 10,000 miles of Paul’s missionary journeys across present-day Israel, Turkey, Greece, and beyond are brought to life through these carefully curated itineraries, each that features a fascinating cruise portion as part of the travel experience. Faith-based travelers now have the extraordinary opportunity to embark on cruise and tour programs that trace Paul’s steps through key locations such as Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and others, or to explore the lands of the Bible with extensive stops in Israel, Italy, Greece, and more.

 

In response to the growing demand for safe and well planned spiritual journeys, ETS is launching the next installment in its successful series of online training seminars. This upcoming session will provide travel advisors with step-by-step guidance on how to enter and excel in the faith-based travel niche, with the “Journeys of Paul” as a focal point. The webinar is scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 3 PM and is an essential opportunity for advisors to learn how to inspire their clients and grow their business by offering spiritually resonant journeys. Travel advisors can access the webinar live at http://www.etstours.com/live.

 

Introducing the New Egypt Travel Advisor FAM Tour

 

Further expanding its robust training portfolio, ETS Tours is pleased to introduce an exclusive 9-day Familiarization (FAM) tour to Egypt, designed to provide travel advisors with firsthand knowledge of Egypt’s rich historical and religious sites. This immersive experience will empower advisors to confidently sell faith-based travel experiences across the country, enabling them to meet the rising demand for these spiritual journeys.

 

Departing on May 21, 2025, with air-inclusive prices starting at $2,999 from New York, NY, the Egypt FAM tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore iconic sites such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Aswan High Dam, the Temples of Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, among others. Advisors will gain deep insights into the spiritual and historical significance of these locations, which are integral to the faith-based journeys offered by ETS. This firsthand experience is invaluable in helping travel advisors build trust, offer informed recommendations, and craft meaningful travel experiences that resonate deeply with their clients.

 

“With the increasing demand for faith-based travel in today’s world, ETS Tours is committed to empowering travel advisors to tap into this lucrative market while fostering a deep sense of loyalty and fellowship within their travel groups. This loyalty often results in repeat travelers who seek to experience the profound spiritual connections offered by ETS Tours,” said David Welch, Vice President of Business Development at ETS Tours. “Our Egypt FAM tour is just one example of how we are empowering advisors to inspire their clients to explore destinations rich in history and religious significance. Alongside this, our ongoing series of online training seminars continues to provide the essential guidance needed to succeed in the faith-based travel niche.”

 

Increasing Support For Advisors

 

In line with its commitment to enhancing support for travel advisors, ETS Tours is also pleased to announce the addition of Michael McBride as a new Account Manager on the Sales & Service team. Since joining the organization in 2023, McBride has quickly established strong relationships with both colleagues and ETS clients, thanks to his solutions-oriented approach and dedication to delivering an unparalleled level of service.

 

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.