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THOMPSON TRAVEL SERVICE, LLC. JOINS WRTA

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Contributed by: Christine Thompson on 12/22/2008

Port St Lucie, FL, 12-12-2009 - Port St Lucie-based Thompson Travel Service, LLC., has joined the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA), the leading organization dedicated to the $18 billion and 300 million traveler faith tourism industry. As the "source and voice" of religious travel throughout the world, WRTA's primary purpose is to shape, enrich and expand the burgeoning faith tourism industry. Today religious travel comprises a variety of trips and vacations including pilgrimage, cruising, missions, leisure, adventure, events, retreats, attractions, and much more.

"After attending the first World Religious Travel Expo in Orlando this past Oct, I decided that Religious Travel was definitely something that I would like to offer our clients" said Renee' Thompson CTC, owner of Thompson Travel Service, LLC. "Membership with WRTA enables Thompson Travel Service to expand our presence in the faith tourism industry and provides us with new opportunities to greatly expand the variety of travel experiences we can offer churches, faith organizations, and individuals."

Thompson Travel Service, LLC, a home based travel consulting agency started in Port St Lucie, February 2008. Renee' Thompson is a Certified Travel Consultant with 10 years experience in the travel industry. Renee' moved with her husband, Richard, to Port St Lucie in October of 2004 after his retirement from the US ARMY. After working with several travel agencies in GA, FL, WA, and KS, she decided it was time to begin her own agency in Port St Lucie. Providing quality customer service is the most important part of any business and the driving force behind Thompson Travel Service. In addition to faith based travel, Thompson Travel Service offers travel opportunities in Adventure Travel, Family Travel, and Romantic Getaways for couples and newlyweds.

The World Religious Travel Association has a global membership of tourism companies and professionals involved in faith tourism and hospitality. Its membership includes tour operators, cruise lines, tourist boards, travel agencies, destinations, attractions, and travel suppliers among others. WRTA hosted the World Religious Travel Expo & Educational Conference 2008, from Oct 29 - Nov 1; the first-ever tradeshow and convention for the faith tourism industry. For more information about WRTA visit their website at www.religioustravelassociation.com.

Thompson Travel Service, LLC is registered as a Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST37124. You can reach Renee' at 772-337-1945 or by email thompsontravel@bellsouth.net.For more information visit their website at www.thompson.vacationport.net.

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Submitted By: Crystal Gallentine

posted on 7/30/2009 @ 7:11:06 PM

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Renee` Thompson is an amazing woman with an honest and helpful company. She has traveled personally and I know I can entrust my vacation in her. YOU must try Thompson Travel Service LLC!!!

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