YTB MOVES UP TO 26TH PLACE IN TRAVEL WEEKLY POWER LIST 2008

YTB Travel has moved up in the long awated Travel Weekly 2008 Power List! One year ago, it was big news that YTB was on the Travel Weekly 2007 Power List in the 35th place, but one year later, YTB has moved up nine places from its previous ranking into the 26th spot! This is GREAT NEWS for YTB and for our clients. It only substantiates the fact that YTB is a serious player in the online travel industry, and YTB International is here to stay!

The Travel Weekly article went into detail about some of the challenges YTB faced in 2007, including the loss of YTB's IATA status and having Royal Caribbean Cruiselines refuse to do business with YTB RTAs because of the Company's network marketing business model. This made the fact that the article also listed some of YTB's most prominent accomplishments for 2007 even more astounding. Some of these accomplishments include:

* $414.5 million in sales that YTB had in 2007
* YTB was admitted as a member of the Direct Selling Association
* More than 10,000 attendees (up from 3,200 in the previous year) at the August 2007 national convention
* YTB launched operations in the Bahamas, Bermuda and Canada

For more information about the 2007 accomplishments of YTB be sure to read the Travel Weekly Power List found here:YTB in 26th Place in Travel Weekly's Power List 2008.

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

Travel Weekly Officials Deny YTB Might Buy Hickory Travel

Although it had been reported on this blog that YTB is considering buying Hickory Travel Systems, it has come to my attention, according to an article posted on Travel Weekly that this information has not been verified. The question is: Will YTB buy Hickory Travel Systems or Not? It looks like we'll just have to wait and see what YTB Travel and Hickory Travel Systems end up doing. Whatever decisions are made, I will be sure to post it here, so stay tuned!

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

Your YTB Fast Start Guide

Are you READY to get started in YTB and to start FAST? If you are, here is a YTB Fast Start Guide to help get you on your way. Simply copy and paste or print the guide outlined below and fill in the blanks. If you use it, it will help keep you on track for building your YTB business as quickly as possible.

YTB FAST START GUIDE



Step 1 -- My PowerTeam Ldr ______________ Date: ____/___/_____

Work with your Sponsor or PowerTeam Leader to complete this team by personally enrolling 3 or more Reps. This should be your very first goal. If you are an RTA and you personally sponsor 3 RTAs you qualify for the 50 percent match!

You also want to help your three new RTAs to get their 3 or get 3 additional RTA's yourself so you have a total now of 6 active RTA’s enrolled (On-Line Travel Agencies paying $49.95 monthly fee) by you and /or your First Team Reps.

Your PowerTeam Leader will be contacting your first six to introduce himself / herself: The PowerTeam Leader will work closely with your Six so you can concentrate on building your new business.


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Note: (*) is personally sponsored:
Your goal is to have six people immediately:

Congratulations! By having six (6) active personally sponsored RTA’s
The company reimburses your monthly website maintenance fee of $49.95



Step 2 -- Congratulations! Now that your 1st Team is complete you qualify to start your PowerTeam with additional personally sponsored Reps!

Your PowerTeam includes the 1st Team of every Rep in your PowerTeam through infinity. Plus you now have unlimited time to earn $1,000 dollar Leadership Bonuses. The first is earned when your total active PowerTeam enrolled RTA’s reaches 6 or more at the end of any weekly pay cycle. Additional bonuses are earned when the PowerTeam enrolled active RTA’s reach 6, 12, 18, 24, 30! Then the cycle starts over again.

You can go as wide as you want and as deep as you want. There are no restrictions.

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After you have at least 30 RTA's in your PowerTeam, you are placed in Coach's Corner where you will be personally mentored by Coach Lloyd Tomer. The average salary of people who have reached the Coach's Corner is $5,000/month.

Your next goal will be to earn your first $10,000 bonus (you get this bonus when you have 100 active RTA's in your PowerTeam.

When you have at least 500 active RTAs in your organization with no more than 167 in any one leg, you will be eligible for to be a 1st Level Director. If you and your team continue to share the YTB business and to use the Fast Start Guide, you will inevitably move up the ladder to Director's Levels 2 - 7!

Start using your YTB Fast Start Guide today, and let it help guide to the highest levels of YTB Success!

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

Who Says You Can't Have Your Cake & Eat it Too? With YTB You Can!

With YTB, you CAN! That's why we call it The YTB Advantage

So... what's so special about YTB? When you're looking for a home business, it's important to analyze the company, the comp plan, the product offerings and many other aspects of the business. When YTB is scrutinized, it comes out ahead in every category. Why? Keep reading.

YTB is clearly the Leader in online travel business opportunities. As one of the leading companies to take advantage of the ongoing Travel Industry shifts, YTB is providing everyday people a clear platform to support and grow their home based businesses with excellent industry trainings, tools & support.

Likewise, YTB is expert at providing competitive web designs with a professional edge, attracting full-time professionals vs. part-time amateurs by providing Group Health/Life Insurance & a percentage of the profits.

Look at the areas in which YTB is leagues ahead of the competition:

NET ZERO PLAN: YTB has NO TIME FRAMES or MONTHLY QUOTAS.

YTB has A FREE Start up Option (YTB has the FREE IMR position to support those who can recruit first then BUY later)

YTB has A SIMPLE NET ZERO plan (YTB’s is a simple, recruit 6 RTA’s)

YTB has NO PRODUCTION TIME PRESSURES & NO MONTHLY QUOTAS to go NET ZERO

YTB has the A $49.95 monthly website FEE and with it, offers a lot (YTB offers everything to do with Travel & more. Their Golf, Outdoors, New & Used Cars, Extensive Travel site & FREE Marketing/Resource site is SUPERB!)

YTB has a travel website that keeps improving & offers LARGE niche markets to market toward (YTB keeps expanding the boundaries of what to create & attract large niche markets with their web designs, i.e. Wedding Registry, Golf, Outdoors, and more.

YTB has A travel website that is completely Professional that aligns with what Corporate America is accustomed to (YTB’s extensive Travel, Golf, Outdoors & Marketing websites are extraordinary for what they charge monthly. They are competition to the Expedia’s & Travelosity’s on the internet).

YTB has A website that promotes Cruises & is a great Profit maker for the YTB RTA’s (YTB broke the record for most Cruises booked in 1 day throughout the history of Cruising)

YTB has the RTA Advantage (YTB supports the independent RTA with Group Health Insurance plans, Cellular phone discounts/SPRINT, Office discounts/Staples, Laptop/Computer discounts/Dell, Navigation system discounts/TomTom)

YTB has over 50 local trainings in major cities across the US monthly (YTB has 50 CRTA events every month all over the country for FREE & YTB University is in the CENTER OF THE US, gateway to the west, easy to fly to from either side of the US)

YTB has YTB University, is GREEN & supports Red Carpet days for RTA’s to tour the 131,000 square foot building, meet the founders, YTB Directors & the over 300 employees in the Corporate offices.

YTB has completed automated trainings & conference calls 24/7 (YTB has a completely LIVE, Virtual & automated training system all recorded in the FREE Marketing/Resource website)

YTB has Residual monthly Income that Reps receive through their TEAM’s efforts (YTB has a generous monthly Travel Residual Income Pay Plan, along with additional monthly commissions on Travel store sales & on the monthly website fees)

YTB has Income GUARANTEES (YTB has a generous $ 6,000 in 12 month GUARANTEED INCOME PLAN based on action & has a HUGE monthly Income GUARANTEED for Director-level production)

YTB has COMMITMENT to its original Marketing PAY PLAN (YTB has a “Bill of Rights” where other companies change their pay plans all the time.

YTB has Documented SUCCESS (YTB has documented 12 Circle of Champions making 1 MILLION DOLLARS w/YTB in a 12 month period of time)

YTB has BIG Incentives for TOP Producers to stay & be loyal to YTB (YTB encourages Full Time professionals rather than Part Time amateurs by providing FULLY PAID BC/BS Health Insurance + $ 150,000 Life Insurance Plan +% of company profits + stock options & more)

YTB has established itself as a Publicly Traded company with nothing to hide (YTB is publicly Traded w/most the TOP Leadership invested directly into the company themselves)

YTB has established itself as one of the top 35 largest Travel Agencies worldwide.

YTB has been recognized for it Leadership in the Travel Industry (Kim Sorensen, 1 of YTB’s founders has been recognized as one of the 33 top influential people in the Travel INDUSTRY today!!!!).

YTB has put their Travel Store costs up front.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

1. What is your PLAN “B”?

2. If you got sick, where would your INCOME STREAM come from?

3. Would you even have a RESIDUAL INCOME if you got sick & couldn’t work?

4. If you got sick, lost your REAL JOB & HEALTH INSURANCE how would you get PAID & WHO WOULD GIVE YOU HEALTH INSURANCE?

5. If you got sick & couldn’t leave home, could you still build your business?

6. Could you be trained in your business by never leaving your home?

7. If you build a Successful Strong TEAM, what would happen if they changed the way your got PAID…the way your TEAM GOT PAID?

8. How would that CHANGE impact your TEAM?

9. If you build a HUGE TEAM would you be PAID for it’s SUCCESS on a Massive Scale?

10. Does your company have the LEADERSHIP in place to hold events/trainings where all you have to do is PLUG your PEOPLE in?

11. Does your company have a system…a PROVEN SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM in place to duplicate in the field?

12. Does your company have a PAYMENT PLAN if your don’t have the $$$, but have the desire?

13. How simple & can the average person get to the highest PAID position of your company?

14. If your PLAN “B” worked, would you be PAID what you are WORTH?

15. Does this plan PAY TOP PRODUCERS as well?

If you’re seriously considering changing your financial future, get in while YTB’s ground floor opportunities are still available. Six of the TOP seven producers in YTB are our up-line & will personally assist you in growing your business and coming up with a success plan that will ensure you success.

YTB is in momentum in the U.S. market, we have opened CANADA, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the American Samoas and intend tapping into the UK & Australia very soon.

It has never been a better time to join YTB.

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

The YTB Fast Start Program Takes Network Marketing to the Highest Paid Levels!

YTB is unmatched in its leadership among network marketing and multi-level marketing companies. Company founders, J. Lloyd Tomer, Scott Tomer and J. Kim Sorensen have once again put together a masterful addition to the YTB Copyrighted Comp Plan to encourage massive growth. Serious networkers, builders and MLM heavy hitters always have something to get excited about when it comes to YTB. If you are interested in joining a network marketing company that is serious about taking you to the highest levels of financial freedom, I encourage you to take a serious look at YTB. For starters, check out our new Fast Start Programs. If you are ready for a serious travel and E-commerce business, click here to join YTB today!

Fast Start Programs

1. Fast Start Meeting Program

a. If you can guarantee 100 people at a meeting YTB will arrange to have ONE (1) member of the Circle of Champions attend and speak at your meeting;

b. If you can guarantee 500 people at a meeting YTB will arrange to have THREE (3) members of the Circle of Champions attend and speak at your meeting;

c. If you can guarantee 1,000 people at a meeting YTB will arrange to have FOUR (4) or FIVE (5) members of the Circle of Champions attend and speak at your meeting, PLUS Coach and Ron Head will fly in for your meeting.


2. Fast Start Bonus Program: 30/30 Club

a. When you come into the business and achieve Coach's Corner within the first THIRTY (30) days from the date of your enrollment, you will receive a cash bonus of $3,000 in addition to all other commissions earned.

b. This applies to all NEW Reps enrolling as of Thursday, March 6, 2008; and

c. If you are already a Rep but have not received a bonus, your start date is Thursday, March 6, 2008.


3. Fast Start Special Level 1 Director Bonus:

a. When you come into the business and achieve Level 1 Director within in the first THREE (3) MONTHS from the date of your enrollment, you will receive a cash bonus of $10,000 (TEN THOUSAND Dollars) in addition to all other commissions earned.

b. You must meet all the qualifications for Level 1 Director.

c. This applies to all NEW Reps enrolling as of Thursday, March 6, 2008; and

d. If you are already a Rep but have not received a bonus, your start date is Thursday, March 6, 2008.


4. Fast Start Special Level 2 Director Bonus:

a. When you come into the business and achieve Level 2 Director within in the first FIVE (5) MONTHS from the date of your enrollment, you will receive a cash bonus of $100,000 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars) in addition to all other commissions earned.

b. You must meet all the qualifications for Level 2 Director.

c. If you are already a Rep but have not received a bonus, your start date is Thursday, March 6, 2008.


5. Fast Start Special Level 3 Director Bonus:

a. When you come into the business and achieve Level 3 Director within in the first TEN (10) MONTHS from the date of your enrollment, you will receive a cash bonus of $200,000 (TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars) in addition to all other commissions earned.

b. You must meet all the qualifications for Level 3 Director.

c. If you are already a Rep but have not received a bonus, your start date is Thursday, March 6, 2008.


6. Fast Start Special Level 4 Director Bonus:

a. When you come into the business and achieve Level 4 Director within in the first FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from the date of your enrollment, you will receive a cash bonus of $1,000,000 (ONE MILLION Dollars) in addition to all other commissions earned.

b. You must meet all the qualifications for Level 4 Director.

c. If you are already a Rep but have not received a bonus, your start date is Thursday, March 6, 2008.


7. TERM: All of the above programs are in effect for all enrollments through the National Convention closing date of Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11:59 PM (CST.)

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

How to Host A Great YTB Travel Party

It's no secret that one of the most effective and successful ways of building your YTB business is by hosting travel parties. The week that you join YTB, you should plan to host your very first, and call it your "Grand Opening"! Every business launch is with a grand opening, and the launch of your new travel and E-commerce business should be no different. Indeed, if you want to really kick it into high gear, you should host two or three grand openings. This way, you make it more possible for your friends, family members and other associates to be able to support you by attending.

So, now that you're sold on having your YTB Grand Opening or Travel (or Vacation) Party, what next?

First, you need to decide when to have the party. To try and accommodate different schedules, especially if you will host more than one, you may want to consider different days of the week and different times of the day. It really doesn't matter as long as you accommodate your guests schedules. That's another advantage to hosting your parties at different times and on different days of the week. Whenever you decide to have it, have fun with it and give it interesting names to peak the interest of your potential guests. For example, you might want to name your party, depending on when you host it, a "Sunday Brunch" party, a "Super Saturday" party, an "Afternoon Delight" party or a "Mid-day Madness" party. Be creative and have fun with it!

Have lots of YTB materials on display and available for handouts. Use YTB magazines, Success magazines, YTB business cards, post cards and any other YTB and travel promotional materials. Your guests should have information that they can take with them about your business when they leave the party.

Next, decide on your party theme. Travel is such a fun product that you won't have any trouble thinking of a great theme. When you're thinking of a theme, think "FUN" and "ENGAGING" but not "EXPENSIVE". You can choose a country, a holiday, a special event like a wedding or engagement or even a cultural celebration. You could even build your theme around a time of year like "Tax Season" or a particular trip that the group you invite to attend will be taking. For example, if your group is planning on taking a "Mystery Train Trip", you can build on that theme by asking participants to bring an item related to the theme or to represent a character. Whatever you do, by having a theme that you communicate to guests, you may be able to get guests more engaged and committed to attending. To help communicate your theme at the party, you can get free travel magazines from most travel vendors or local agencies. These along with some of your personal travel photos and treasures can be used as display items. Remember, your imagination is your only limit.

Who will you invite? This is easy. Apart from inviting your friends, neighbors, church members, work collegues and former or current classmates, use your memory jogger to identify others. For example, you want to include: People who love to travel, people who are ambitious, people who are in sororities, fraternaties, civic and/or social clubs, people you know who hold leadership roles or positions and people that you do or have done business with among others. In other words, invite everyone you know and ask for referrals so you can invite them as well.

Where should your party be held? Ideally, you will host your first party in your home. Since you are inviting the people closest to you, inviting them to join you in your home creates a sense of intimacy. You especially want your family and friends to feel "at home" and comfortable because if they do, they are more likely to be more open to hearing and receiving the information you share with them about your business. However, if you choose to use another venue, the options are virtually endless. You can use a hotel, community center, library, restaurant or any other space where you will not have noise or other distractions.

Try not to put a lot of emphasis on food. When it comes to a party to celebrate your business, less is more, so streamline your offerings. Depending on the time of day and the theme, you may want to have fresh fruit and nuts or chips and dip or coffee and cake. Whatever you decide, you need to keep it simple. In any network marketing business, the key to your success is your ability to be duplicatable. Remember, your guests are also potential future business partners. You want them to see what you do and how you do it, relative to your party, as being something that they can also do. This is critical to your success because duplication is also critical.

Now for the nuts and bolts of the presentation.

Focus on making sure that your party is short, sweet and fun. The travel party should last no longer than an hour and a half at most. When you begin, start with welcoming remarks and introductions. You may want to provide nametags for your guests if they don't all know one another. As part of your introductions, you can help to establish a vacation mindset by asking your guests to close their eyes and envision their dream vacation. Paint a picture for them that will invite them to use all their five senses as they use their imagination. Ask one or two of your guests to share their dream vacation with the group.

The Opening.

When you begin, start by welcoming your guests, thanking them for coming and by telling them why they are there. If it is for your Grand Opening, remind them that they are there to celebrate with you the start of a brand new and exciting chapter of your life.

You may also want to begin by sharing your story. This story can be about you and what motivated and excited you about the business... your "Why". You could have a photo of your "Why" on display to help showcase the real and very important reasons you are in the business to begin with. Remember, your "Why" is your emotional reason for being in the business. Every successful network marketer has a big why. We say, in YTB, that "If your WHY doesn't make you CRY, your WHY isn't big enough. Be sure to have and communicate something about your "Why". You can also share someone else's story or allow the "Circle of Champions" DVD to do that for you. Remember, facts tell but stories sell.

When you get ready to do your presentation, let the DVDs do the work for you of selling them on the business. The DVD found in the "Success at Home" magazine is great. Also, playing the testimonials of one or two of the people found in the Circle of Champions DVD is also beneficial. At the conclusion of the presentation, you simply need to close.

The Close.

In your close, start by reinterating the benefits of YTB: Travel, Tax, Financial Rewards unlike any other business of its kind. Then, explain that after seeing the presentation, you are going to ask everyone in the room to make a decision about where they see themselves. Using a number system, with 1 being people who liked what they saw want their own travel and E-commerce business or 2 = people who like what they saw but prefer to only be your customers. Go around the room and allow each person to tell you his or her preference. You should have printed out travel business forms that your new business partners (#1) will complete. Ideally, if you have someone to assist you, you can go ahead and get their business websites set up, schedule an orientation for them and get on their calendar for their Grand Opening. For your new customers, you should also request that they assist you by hosting travel parties in their home for you. Be sure to follow-up with them to schedule a date.

To make the Grand Opening even more fun, you may want to have some vacation vouchers on hand that you reward your new business partners with. Just be creative, but most of all, have lots of fun!

Have a fantastic YTB Travel Party!

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

YTB Canada FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to the rigid regulatory climate in Canada, YTB is required to operate differently than it does in the United States. It is imperative that all YTB management, RTAs and Reps in the field know and understand the differences in order for YTB to adequately and legally conduct business in Canada. Accordingly, and in preparation for the upcoming YTB launch into Canada on February 8, 2008, the following FAQs were created for distribution.

This document is key to understanding the majority of these differences and consequently, the limitations imposed on RTAs in Canada: The current travel regulations are not equipped to handle the sale of internet travel as it is sold pursuant to YTB's business model. Consequently, if RTAs are considered to be travel agents, they will be subject to licensure and regulations. In Canada, it is important to remember that RTAs are directing their friends and family to a website where a customer can go to purchase travel, rather than selling travel directly.

The majority of the differences have to do with the way travel is sold. The network marketing component of YTB is virtually unchanged. The following FAQ highlights the similarities and differences our Reps and RTAs will notice.

Canadian Reps

1. Compensation Plan

Q: Is the compensation plan the same?

A: Yes.

The $50 Direct Sale Commission, $50 PowerTeam Commission, 6 Generation DreamTeam Commissions, Residual Commission and the 50% Match of these commissions remain the same.
And the qualifications to override remain the same as well.

2. Bonuses

Q: Are the $1,000 LeaderShip Bonuses earned the same way?

A: Yes.

Just like the US, a $1,000 LeaderShip Bonus is earned when the total PowerTeam enrolled RTAs grows by 6.
Q: Is the $10,000 Bonus?

A: Yes.

100 active PowerTeam enrolled RTAs triggers a $10,000 Bonus. And you can still earn as many of these as you can qualify for.
Q: Do the RTAs have to be from the same country to count?

A: No.

It doesn't matter where the RTAs live. You qualify for each of these bonuses with all RTAs enrolled by your PowerTeam, regardless of their country of residence.
3. Directors Program

Q: Do RTAs from other countries count toward Director?

A: Yes.

All RTAs count toward promotions for each Director level.
Q: Are the Directors Revenue Sharing checks the same?

A: Yes.

Level 1 is still $2,000 per month, levels 2 - 5 are revenue sharing with the same monthly minimums as are currently in place.
Q: Are the one time bonuses for Level 2 and above the same

A: Yes. These bonuses are paid in discounted stock options regardless of where the Director lives.

Q: Are the insurance benefits the same?

A: Yes and No.

Life insurance of $150,000 is awarded at Level 1 Director but the Blue/Cross Blue/Shield health insurance is not available in Canada.
4. Direct Sales License/Permit for Reps

Q: What is a Direct Sales License/Permit and what are the requirements?

A: Reps in six provinces of Canada,(Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut), must obtain a license/permit in order to participate in business involving direct sales. For example, in Nova Scotia the cost of a permit is $46.40 and must be renewed annually. More information concerning the other provinces, their fees and regulations are to follow.

5. YTB Identification Cards

Q: Are there any identification requirements for Reps?

A: Yes.

Reps are required to carry an Independent Marketing Representative (IMR) card in Alberta and Saskatchewan, which will be available for download in the back office.
6. Marketing Materials

Q: Can I use YTB U.S. marketing materials in Canada?

A: You may not use any U.S. marketing materials in Canada; however, Canadian marketing materials will be available in the back office for download and printing at no cost. Initially, we will have the Compensation Brochure and the Leader's Bulletin available. We are in the process of developing additional marketing materials for Canada.

7. Genealogy

Q: Will the genealogy appear differently when other countries are included?

A: All Reps will appear in the same genealogy with their U.S. counterparts.

8. Income Summary Disclosure

Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?

A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.

9. Currency

Q: What currency will be used in Canada?

A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian Reps will be made in Canadian dollars

Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?

A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.

10. Provinces and Territories

Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8

A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.

Canadian RTAs

1. Terminology

Q: Will the term "RTA" have the same meaning in Canada as it does in the U.S.?

A: We will continue to use the same acronym "RTA"; however, in Canada the term RTA will stand for Referring Travel Affiliate. The words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store" must NOT appear in any website, literature, presentations, marketing or training materials.

2. Limitations on RTAs

Q: What limitations will be implied by the exclusion of using "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store?" How will this affect business practices in Canada?

A: RTAs should not represent themselves as travel agents, nor can they act in a way that implies they are agents. For this reason, all business must be conducted solely through the travel website. An RTA is not allowed to take any direct action on behalf of the customers, this includes the following:

a. RTAs may not deal directly with suppliers;

b. RTAs may not take payment or payment information of any kind (including group sales, which are referenced below);

c. RTAs may not distribute itineraries, tickets or any other travel-related documents;

d. RTAs' business cards must include the term "Referring Travel Affiliate".

3. YTB Identification Cards

Q: Will RTAs receive an identification or credential card?

A: RTAs will not be issued an YTB identification or credential card.

Q: Will RTAs in Canada be eligible to receive a CLIA card?

A: An RTA may apply for a CLIA card independently once he or she meets specific sales volume requirements that are determined by CLIA. Please see www.cruising.org for additional details.

4. Websites

Q: Why does my Canadian website look different than a U.S. website?

A: RTA sites MUST not contain the words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," or "store." Further, they must not include the Travel Store Name, URL, any forwarding URL, etc.

a. RTAs websites may only contain a RTAs individual name, his/her affiliate status, and a phone number (John Doe, Referring Travel Affiliate, Phone#).

b. It must be clear to consumers that they are purchasing travel from YTB and that the RTA is an affiliate who directed them to the travel website.

5. Marketing Materials

Q: Will I be able to use the Automated Travel Marketing System (ATM) in Canada?

A: Yes. Registration will be available for the "Deals and Steals" newsletter.

Q: What programs will be offered in Canada at the time of the launch?

A: YTB is diligently working to provide valuable programs for our Canadian RTAs. Upon launch, we will be offering exciting programs such as YTB Flowers, vendor sponsored trips, and RTA training.

Q: Will I be able to order business cards in Canada?

A: You may order business cards from the back office. These cards are specifically formatted to meet the regulatory requirements in Canada. Please do not use business cards other than the formatted cards available through YTB.

6. Conference Calls

Q: Will YTB offer conference calls for Canadians?

A: Yes, these will be available shortly after launch date. More details are forthcoming.

7. French Support

Q: Will YTB offer support in French?

A: Yes, YTB has French speaking support staff who are accessible by calling the main support line. You can be confident in knowing that all of our support staff will be well- versed in the differences between the U.S. and Canadian business practices.

Q: Will documents be available in French?

A: Yes, documents in French will be available shortly after launch date. Documents can also be translated online by Google.

8. RTA Training

Q: Will YTB be offering any RTA events in Canada?

A: RTA event dates will be announced shortly after the launch date.

9. Industry perks

Q: Will Canadian RTAs have the opportunity to take advantage of travel benefits?

A: Vendor specific packages are currently being developed.

10. Terms and Conditions / Policies and Procedures

Q: Are the T&C and P&P the same for Canada as they are for the U.S.?

A: YTB Canada must operate under a different set of Terms and Conditions and Policies and Procedures than its U.S. counterpart. Please note some of these differences by downloading these documents from your back office.

11. Income Summary Disclosure

Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?

A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.

12. Currency

Q: What currency will be used in Canada?

A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian RTAs will be made in Canadian dollars

Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?

A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.

Q: Where can travel commission percentages be found?

A: Commission percentages are available in the Travel Portal.

13. Provinces and Territories

Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8

A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.

Noteworthy Items:

The following items will not be available at the time of our Canadian launch. These items are the result of several years of implementation and may be available for use in Canada in the future. Some of these items are not allowable by Canadian provincial regulation or the term Referring Travel Agent is used in the context of the material.

RTA Advantage Program

Associations/Passport to Giving Program

YTB Cars

"Success From Home" Magazine

$6,000 Guarantee Program

Bill of Rights

Health Insurance for Directors

Limited Medical Insurance for RTAs

Company Presentation Link from ytb.com web site (video is being revised)

Tool Box Links

"Coach's Playbook"

Circle of Champions

Marketing Materials Created by RTAs and Reps will not be allowed in Canada

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)

WHAT'S NEW AT YTB TRAVEL & CRUISE AND THE YTB TRAVEL NETWORK!

2 FLY FREE PROGRAM

This program allows people to pay a $300 annual fee and to fly free to exotic locations around the world, with the only requirement being to stay at some of the most beautiful resorts available! What a Deal! What's a plus? YTB RTAs receive 100% of the commission.

We have only 2 Questions to ask:
Do you like to Travel?
Would you like to fly free?

Enuf said!

ADDITION TO RTA ADVANTAGE

YTB RTAs will soon be receiving a 50% discount on all UPS overnight letters, which currently cost $16 (meaning it will cost $8 for YTB RTAs to send overnighters.)

Also, Sprint or Nextel customers who are also YTB RTAs should BE SURE to register to receive 10% off your monthly bill - it just takes 2 minutes in your back office! '

NEW ASSOCIATION PROGRAM

A New Name! A New Look! A New CD!! A New Placement in Your Internet Store!! That's right...."Passport to Giving" rolls out March 1, 2008! It will come with a $300 commission and a 60% of the commission being paid to the non-profit organization that signs up!

RTA TITLE CHANGE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

In INTERNATIONAL ARENAS ONLY, YTB RTAs and REPs will now be called "REFERRING TRAVEL AFFILIATES" rather than "Referring Travel Agents". For anyone you contact outside the USA, you must use this new "title". As we continue to grow internationally this will be our professional title. We simply need to "re-train" ourselves on the usage of this new title.

"YTB OUTDOORS" PROGRAM - HUNTING AND FISHING

On the YTB booking engines you will soon see a new icon for YTB Outdoors! These new products and catalog of items are comparable to Bass Pro Shops, a real plus for the avid outdoor sportsperson. Look under "Extras" on the YTB Booking Engine.

STANDARD PRESENTATIONS

YTB will standardize the presentations for everyone and all CRTA (trainings) will be standardized.

YTB COMPANY OF THE MONTH

YTB has been given "Special Reprints" of the "NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS JOURNAL" as we were chosen as "THE COMPANY OF THE MONTH" in the February 2008 issue! Yea YTB!!!! Check your local bookstores for copies of the journal. If it is not there now, it will be soon. There is an awesome article about YTB....make sure you pick up a copy today!

SUCCESS MAGAZINE

Are we talking about the "Success Magazine from Home" that is a part of the YTB $6,000 Guarantee Program? NO! We are talking the original "Success Magazine", which focuses on being successful in business and shares motivational and inspirational messages from the top leaders in the business industry. Guess what? It is coming back into circulation! Guess what again!!!! YTB will be the first company to offer it to our RTAs for only $29.95 for 12 issues . The magazine, which will contain a monthly CD update from Coach and/or Scott on what's happening and/or happened with YTB during the past month, will be a great tool to help YTB RTAs and REPS motivated and educated: learning from the top business guru's who have made millions in their respective business endeavors.

CARS

13 acres of real estate near the YTB office will have all the cars on it. Of course this program is still a "pilot program". FYI, YTB is enhancing the program to provide a variety of automobiles to meet everyone's budget and dreams!

Stay tuned to this blog for more info on the awesome HAPPENINGS at YTB!

YTB International Partnership with Shanghai Spring International Travel Service for Exclusive 2008 Olympic Tour Packages

YTB is forging into new terrain! This month, YTB Level 2 Directors traveled to Europe and China to work out the details of some very exciting and exclusive travel packages that will benefit our clients. Read below to see the latest and greatest happenings in YTB!

YTB International Partners with Shanghai Spring

International Travel Service for Exclusive 2008 Olympic Tour Packages

Alliance May Provide More Tours Than Any Other Travel Agencies

December 12, 2007: 04:56 PM EST

WOOD RIVER, Ill., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YTB International, Inc. ("YTB" or the "Company"), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, today announced an exclusive partnership with Shanghai Spring International Travel Service to market and sell tour packages to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The packages will be available from YTB beginning on or before January 11, 2008.

In an effort to provide more tours to China for the 2008 Olympics than any other travel agency, YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, the largest privately owned travel agency in China, will offer exclusive 7 to 11 day tour packages and tickets for the Summer Olympics in August 2008. Through this strategic partnership, YTB's Referring Travel Agents (RTAs) are positioned to benefit from Shanghai Spring International Travel Service's dominant position within the Chinese market, and pass these savings on to their customers. YTB's customers will recognize value not only in terms of cost savings, but also in terms of the exclusive access to sold out events, attractions, and hotel accommodations.

"We are excited by our partnership agreement with Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, and welcome the challenge to become the largest tour provider to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Our RTAs have the resources needed to rise to this challenge, and we are confident that we will be able to provide our customers with the most professional service at the most competitive rates," stated J. Kim Sorensen, President and CEO of YTB Travel Network. "The Olympics remain the preeminent sporting event of our time, and serve as a major draw for travelers around the world to visit new destinations, and to enjoy live competitive sports. We look forward to providing our customers the opportunity to partake in history, as China holds its first Olympics."

The YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Tours will include round trip air to and from China via Los Angeles, Four Star accommodations including tips, baggage fees and taxes, daily meals, guided local tours, and admission from two to four Olympic events based on package and event preference. In addition, the YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Tours will also include safety insurance for visitors to China.

Shanghai Spring International Travel Service was founded in 1981 and started Spring Airlines in 2004, and currently operates eight aircraft traveling to 28 destinations in China and will be adding nine new airplanes to the fleet by 2009. The company is currently the only travel agency that owns and operates an airline in Asia.

"We chose YTB International because we wanted to work with the best Internet travel agency in the U.S. and one that would have access to thousands of potential customers," said Jenny Hu, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Spring Tours. "YTB's high standards and great reputation, combined with their innovative business model, made partnering with them an easy decision."

Shanghai Spring has successfully purchased event tickets more than six times the number of any other purchasing agent or travel provider worldwide. In addition, Shanghai Spring has also reserved more hotel accommodations than any other agency to date.

To get more information on YTB's Olympic packages, e-mail travelinquiries@ytb.com.

About YTB International
Recognized as the 35th largest seller of travel in the U.S. in 2006 by Travel Weekly, YTB International, Inc. provides Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. It operates through three subsidiaries: YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., YTB Travel Network, Inc., and REZconnect Technologies, Inc. YourTravelBiz.com division focuses on marketing online travel agencies through a nationwide network of independent business people, known as 'Reps.' YTB Travel Network division establishes and maintains travel vendor relationships, books travel transactions of online travel agents (RTAs, now numbering over 135,000), collects travel commissions and pays sales commissions. Each RTA sells travel through a personalized Internet-based travel website. The REZconnect Technologies division builds online reservation systems for suppliers within the travel industry. For more information, visit http://www.ytbi.com/investor.

About Shanghai Spring International Travel Service
Founded in 1981, Shanghai Spring International Travel Service has been engaged in diverse business activities, including travel, hotel, flight, conference & exhibition, sports & games, real estate, trade and transportation, etc. Spring International Travel Service is the first ICCA (International Conference & Congress Association) member in China. Spring International was appointed as the General Ticket Agency of 2004 F1 Shanghai Grand Prix of China. Persistent and concerted efforts by its more than 3,000 staff members (including tour guides) coupled with entrepreneurship have made it possible for Shanghai Spring International Travel Service to increase its asset value and sales revenue at an annual rate of 30% to 50% in the past years. Since 1994, Shanghai Spring International Travel Service has been doing so well in domestic tours that it has been commended as the No.1 travel agency in domestic tours in the country by China National Tourism Administration for 13 consecutive years. Shanghai Spring International Travel Service has established a network of branch offices in 33 major Chinese cities and 55 retail outlets in Shanghai and the surrounding areas, totally linked up by Internet. Seven overseas branch offices have started doing business in other countries around the world, with the U.S. being the most promising market with the announcement of YTB uniting as their exclusive U.S. partner.

Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

Media Contact:
Greg Wilson
Levick Strategic Communications for YTB International, Inc.
Phone: 202.973.1328
Mobile: 202.210.6201
Email: gwilson@levick.com

Investor Contact:
Garth Russell / Yemi Rose
KCSA Worldwide for YTB International, Inc.
Phone: 212.896.1250 / 212.896.1233

YTB Distinguished as a Leader in Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly has a lot of good things to say about YTB. It was just about a month or so ago, that YTB was listed on Travel Weekly's Power List of Travel sellers (top 35 world wide for general travel and top 11 in leisure travel). Now J. Kim Sorensen, Ceo, YTB Travel Network, has been named as one of the 33 most influential people in the travel industry. To read the post in Travel Weekly, click on this link
http://www.travelweekly.com/articles.aspx?page=2&pageid=67111

Read the info I was sent about this great honor, and Kim's response to it:

Travel Weekly Names J. Kim SorensenOne Of 33 Most Influential PeopleIn The Travel Industry
Travel Weekly, in an article dated 11/20/2007, has named YTB Travel Network CEO, J. Kim Sorensen, to its list of the 33 most influential people in the travel industry. The article states that the "most influential" list is filled with people who have veered from the status quo and succeeded so spectacularly that they have influenced the course travel is taking in 2007, and will be just as influential in 2008.
"I am truly honored and humbled to be included on this list," said Kim. "Especially since YTB is not about me, but about the great team and the huge network of representatives and referring travel agents that were willing to take a chance on a new way to sell travel. I speak for the entire company when I thank Travel Weekly for recognizing the huge potential of YTB." Travel Weekly's 2007 Power List named YTB the nation's 35th largest seller of travel and the 11th largest agency for primarily leisure travel for the year 2006.

Is YTB A Pyramid Scheme?

When I was fortunate enough to be introduced to and join YTB about a year and a half ago, I had no idea how many times I would be confronted about whether or not YTB is a pyramid scheme or not. It didn't matter whether or not I was talking to friends, family or complete strangers about the company, this question always seemed to surface. So I thought it would be a good idea to start this blog by addressing this issue. Is YTB a Pyramid Scheme?

First, I think we must define exactly what we're talking about when we use this term. As its name indicates, the pyramid scheme is structured like a pyramid with one person, the initial recruiter, at the top. This person recruits a second person, who is required to "invest" "X" amount of money that must be paid to the initial recruiter. In order to make his or her money back, the new recruit must also recruit more people under him or her, each of whom will also have to invest money. The process continues until the base of the pyramid is no longer strong enough to support the upper structure because there are no more recruits.

In short, when speaking of a pyramid scheme, most people will say that: 1. You must recruit others to join the company in order to make any money at all, and 2. Only the people at the top make money while those at the bottom spend and lose money.

This is indeed a pyramid scheme, but what some people may not know is that it illegal. It is a fraudulent means of getting people to pay money into a company or business enterprise with the promise of getting unusually high returns, but without giving them anything of substance for the money that they invested. In other words, not only is running a pyramid scheme against the law, but one way of clearly determining if a business is a pyramid scheme is by evaluating the product.

The questions that need to be asked are: 1. Does the company provide a product or service in exchange for the investment received? 2. Is the product or service truly valuable and worth the investment? In short, if there are no substantive products or services offered for the investment, the business very likely falls into the "pyramid scheme" or "scam" category. Conversely, if the company does provide a viable product or service, it is not likely to be a pyramid scheme or scam.

Now that we understand what a pyramid scheme is, back to our question: Is YTB a Pyramid Scheme? Why not evaluate it to see.

1. YTB is a publicly traded company. Why is this significant? Because since pyramid schemes are illegal and not legitimate businesses, they cannot be publicly traded. As a publicly traded company, YTB is tightly scrutinized by the Securities Exchange Commission. One of the duties of the SEC is to ensure that the companies that they regulate uphold the highest ethical standards possible for the protection of investors. This year, YTB's application was approved to be listed on the American Stock Exchange. This approval further substantiates the credibility of YTB as a legitimate and legal corporate enterprise.

2. YTB offers substantive products to sell. The YTB product includes seven travel business websites which include:
a. Marketing
b. Travel Booking Engine
c. Sporting Events, Concerts & Theater Tickets
d. YTB Flowers
e. YTB Cars
f. YTB Golf
g. Honeymoon Registry

These products that the YTB business owner receives is a business unto itself, opening the way for consumers to make purchases of the same products from the same suppliers that they would be buying anyway, and paying the business owner up to 60% of the commissions.

3. Recruiting is not the only way to make money in YTB. The YTB companies offer two unique and powerful business opportunities, that of referring travel agent or "RTA" and that of independent marketing representative or "REP". The travel agent opportunity has an initial fee under $500 and a monthly license fee of $49.95. There is no fee or travel agency purchase required to be a REP. You may choose to participate in one or both opportunities. If anyone joins YTB and chooses to focus solely on the travel side of the business, they can make a great living by selling vacation packages, cruises and many other travel-related products. You can also earn commissions simply by pointing people to your websites to book their own travels. The key to success in YTB, as in any legitimate business, is to treat the business as a business and not as a "get rich quick scheme." If you do this, a lot of money can be made on both or either side of the business.

4. YTB is an approved member of the DSA. On September 18, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) approved the membership applications of 11 direct selling companies, including the one submitted by YTB! YTB has met all requirements necessary for full membership in the association. As part of those requirements, the DSA reveiwed YTB's marketing and business plans to ensure compliance with all provisions of DSA's Code of Ethics.

"The members of the Direct Selling Association pride themselves in their commitment to the highest standards in business ethics," said DSA's President Neil Offen. "By applying for membership in the association and going through a rigorous approval process, these companies are saying they take their ethical obligations to their field salesforce and to the ultimate customer seriously and are willing to make a public pledge to that effect."DSA's Code of Ethics gives the direct selling industry one of the strongest self-regulatory codes in business today. All member companies are not only required to comply with the Code to be admitted to the association, but must also continue to uphold and promote the Code as a condition of continuing membership in the association. DSA's Code is enforced by an independent code administrator who investigates and prescribes remedies in response to salesforce and consumer complaints against member companies.The Code itself includes provisions requiring truthful disclosure of product information regarding price, grade, quality, quantity and availability. The Code expressly prohibits pyramid schemes, deceptive or unlawful consumer or recruiting practices, misrepresentation of earning or sales potential, inventory loading and unreasonable entrance fees. DSA is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. Among its more than 220 active and pending members are companies selling both via a party-plan method and in the traditional person-to-person style. In 2006, U.S. direct sales were more than $32 billion with more than 15.2 million direct sellers nationwide. The vast majority are independent business people - micro-entrepreneurs - whose purpose is to sell the product/service of the company they voluntarily choose to represent. Approximately 90 percent of direct sellers operate their business part-time. For more information on direct selling,visit the DSA website at http://www.dsa.org.

So the short answer about YTB is that while it, like most businesses and organizations including corporations, churches, the military, nonprofit organizations, etc. has a pyramid STRUCTURE, it IS NOT a pyramid SCHEME. There is a world of difference between the two.

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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)