In this issue:
YTB's on the Way to Canada
Convention Registration is Open
Passport to Giving Program
Congratulations to Promoted YTB Directors!
Founders' Tour Draws Huge Crowds!
YTB Directors' Calls
Red Carpet Day
Limited Medical Plan; YTB Press Release; 1099 Info
Congratulations to These YTB Leaders
Dual CRTA Trainings in English and Spanish
CRTA Schedule
Inspirational Insight

 

 

YTB International Expansion:
"O CANADA!"

We're On Our Way...to Canada!
Friday, February 8, 2008

Canada kick-off meetings will be held Vancouver, British Columbia on
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 and in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, Feb 16, 2008
to provide more information about YTB and its opportunities.

MEETING REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please help us plan for these premier meetings by providing the
requested registration information to:

kickoffcanada@ytb.com
Please include: Your Name, Meeting Location you will attend,
Number of Guests who will attend.

Featured speakers at each Kick-Off Canada event will be:
Coach Lloyd Tomer, Founder and Chairman of the Board YTBI;
Scott Tomer, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, YTBI;
Andy Cauthen, Chief Operating Officer, YTBI;
Derek Avera, VP of International Business Development, YourTravelBiz.com.
 

Meeting Location:
Vancouver,
British Columbia
 

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008
2:00 - 4:00 pm PST


Vancouver Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Suite 200, 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
Phone: 604-689-8232


Vancouver Convention Centre,
Canada Place

Meeting Location:
Toronto, Ontario

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008
2:00 - 4:00 pm EST


Pearson Convention Center
2638 Steeles Avenue,
East Brampton Ontario L6T 4L7 Phone: 905-494-0444

(Approximately 10 min. from the airport)


Pearson Convention Center
Toronto, Ontario

 


CONVENTION REGISTRATION IS OPEN

 

 

Convention Registration Is OPEN! August will be here before you know it!
Register NOW for the 2008 YTB National Convention
Wednesday - Sunday, August 6-10, 2008, St. Louis, MO



Register from your Back Office for $100.00 per person.


  CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE
CONVENTION INFO!

 
Reserve your hotel too! Click here


 


PASSPORT TO GIVING PROGRAM

 

Welcome to the new
Passport to Giving program!

After months of intense work, the Association Division is ready to announce some of the exciting changes taking place in the new year. Their new name and new logo says tells the story - they are about travel and giving! All royalties earned by organizations have been increased from 40% to 60%! And beginning March 1, 2008, a new Passport to Giving account will become a travel store purchase. You earn 60% of the travel store purchase price of $499.95, or $300!

Another big change is a new DVD that will be available for making sales presentations. It's currently in production and will have a similar look to the Coach's Playbook DVD and booklet. A short clip from the DVD was played at the Coach's Birthday Bash to an enthusiastic crowd!

Watch the BizReport for more information on how YOU can participate in the new Passport to Giving Program.

 


CONGRATULATIONS ON THESE NEW DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS!

 

Congratulations to these YTB Directors!

NEW TO YTB Director LEVEL 5:
Bill and Anne Hoffmann
Jerome Hughes and Katrina Greenhill
 


Bill and Anne Hoffmann


Katrina Greenhill


Jerome and Charlayne Hughes

NEW TO YTB Director LEVEL 4:
Steve Branch
Andy Lakey and Chantal La Force
Kent and Kim McLaughlin
James and Marcia Prewitt
TV Wilson
 


Steve Branch


Andy Lakey


Kent and Kim McLaughlin


James and Marcia Prewitt


T.V. Wilson


NEW TO YTB Director LEVEL 3:
Arlyne and Leon Thompson
Spencer Iverson
 


Arlyne Thompson


Spencer Iverson

Congratulations to these new Level 1 YTB Directors:

December
Andria Hall

January
Susan and Mike Abell
Holton Buggs
Keith and Atiya Fraley
G.G. and Alfred Harris
Jeffrey Lewis
Flavius and Candi May
Mike Reams
Rick and Brenda Reese
Michael and Beverly Romano

 

FOUNDERS' TOUR DRAWS HUGE CROWDS!

 


Founder's Tour - Estero, FL -- January 16, 2008
Host Directors: Peter "PJ" Jensen

"The Founders Tour kicked off this Wed in Ft Myers, FL! Wow, we had the pleasure of having Coach and Level 7 Director Ron Head, YTB's top income earner in attendance! We had a packed house and the Coach, as always, brought the house to its feet as he delivered the YTB message and vision of this great company!" Peter "PJ" Jensen, Level 5 Director

"The Founders Tour was a special event that allowed us to see the hearts of our leaders on a personal level. Coach, along with Level 7 Director Ron Head, opened the meeting with the steps they have taken to start this one of a kind business we all know as YTB! To experience first hand that our leaders would take the time to speak to us and share with us what motivates them to be the best is incredible! Thank you Coach and Ron for your tremendous leadership and vision." Christopher Paraldi - Level 1 Director
 


Founder's Tour - Upper Marlboro, MD - January 23, 2008
Host Directors: Ron and Phyllis Bush,
Malcolm Alexander, Keith Hipp

The Founders Tour with Scott Tomer held in the DC/Maryland area was a huge success. Phyllis Bush introduced Lauri Tomer to the excited crowd of nearly 750 RTAs and guests. This was followed by the hugely anticipated introduction of our YTBI CEO Scott Tomer by Malcolm Alexander. Scott brought up all area Directors, including LaTasha Ward, Kevin King, Phyllis Jones, Monica Petty, James Eley, and others. Newly promoted Donald Bradley and Jerome Hughes were also presented to the standing crowd. These Directors then presented the Founders Awards to many YTB Super Stars, including eight year old Samuel Stephens, James and Pia King, Tawana Twitty, Christin and Kirmon Mack Payten, and others. Scott then delivered his YTB Address as eloquently as always and concluded with the promotion of TV Wilson to Level 4 Director and a $250,000 bonus! TV took the stage and spoke, followed by the hosts of the event to close out the evening.
 

 

 

 


Founder's Tour - Dearborn, MI - January 23, 2008
Host Directors: Bill & Anne Hoffmann, Von Nickleberry

Dearborn, MI (Detroit): Over 2,000 people came to see Coach and Ron Head for the Founders' Tour event on January 23. Standing room only! This star-studded event began with Kim Perry welcoming everyone, then Steve Branch told the crowd they were in the Right Place at the Right Time! James and Marcia Prewitt thanked Coach Tomer for their promotion to Level 4 Directors, Marcus Murray was congratulated by Coach for making Director and President's Club Ring in less than 6 months, Bobb and Karin Schmitz had everyone laughing at how YTB is the most exciting thing they have ever done, and Nick Pagano gave Coach and Ron an autographed letter from Coach John Wooden.

Coach then presented Bill and Anne Hoffmann their MILLION DOLLAR BONUS for making Level 5 Director. Congratulations on such an outstanding accomplishment. The crowd was so exited and really enjoyed Ron Head talking of Coach's integrity and wanting everyone to WIN. Coach ended the night by stating even though the Michigan economy may be suffering, YTB offers them a way to achieve all of their DREAMS!
 


Click the calendar for confirmed meetings at this time. You may also check the "Where are Coach, Scott, and Kim" page for the current schedule of meetings.

 


YTB DIRECTORS' CALLS

 

YTB DIRECTORS' CALLS
641-594-7505 pin 601340#

Here's the weekly schedule!
Make plans now to invite your guests to learn about
the benefits of YTB!
 

The Directors' Calls feature YTB Directors showcasing YTB's opportunities.
Calls consist of a brief business overview along with testimonies and
last approximately 15 minutes. Join one or all each week!

The YTB companies offer two unique and powerful 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

Sunday
"The Dynamic Duo" of Steve Branch and TV Wilson with Ann Jones, Edward Pryor
9:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm CT, 7:30 pm MT, 6:30 pm PT

Monday
Bill Hoffmann, Von Nickleberry & Antjuan Jack
10:30 pm ET, 9:30 pm CT, 8:30 pm MT, 7:30 pm PT
(starts one hour later)


Tuesday, Spanish
SPANISH - Edison and Lorraine Denizard & Jesus Timaure
9:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm CT, 7:30 pm MT, 6:30 pm PT

Wednesday, Spanish
Emely and Edgar Recart
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT

Wednesday
James Prewitt, Roland Athouris & Craig Sweet
9:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm CT, 7:30 pm MT, 6:30 pm PT

Thursday
Melissa Boston, Larease Rivers
10:30 pm ET, 9:30 pm CT, 8:30 pm MT, 7:30 pm PT
(starts one hour later)

 

RED CARPET DAY

 

Red Carpet Day
Spring Schedule Announced

 

Click here for complete schedule and all of the details!
 


LIMITED MEDICAL PLAN ENROLLMENT!

 

LIMITED MEDICAL BENEFIT PROGRAM
You must enroll within 30 days of becoming an RTA.
   
Take advantage of an affordable Medical Benefit Program, designed to offer you medical plan options, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

Sign Up Today.  No Questions Asked!
You must enroll within 30 days of becoming an RTA.



Click here for a flyer with complete information,
then simply call 1-800-517-4966 with your RTA ID# to enroll!


Insurance flyer also available in the download section of your Back Office.
 


HOT OFF THE PRESS!

 

 

YTB International, Inc. Anticipates
Record Travel Sales in 2008

PR NEWSWIRE
Posted: 2008-01-31 16:23:39
WOOD RIVER, Ill., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- YTB International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Internet- based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent RTAs in the United States, announced today that it anticipates that travel sales could exceed $1 billion in 2008, surpassing the total travel sold in the Company's first seven years of business.

It should be noted that while YTB tracks the aggregate value of the travel services sold, only the commissions arising from such sales, not the amount of such sales themselves, are reflected in YTB's financial statements.

"We began 2007 as a travel company few people outside of YTB had ever heard of. We ended the year as Travel Weekly's 35th largest travel agency in America (as reported for 2006), and we experienced a record setting day at YTB with more than 12,000 cruise passenger bookings on Carnival Cruise Lines. Also, YTB Travel Network's CEO J. Kim Sorensen was named one of the 33 most influential travel executives, along with the founders of Enterprise Rent-A- Car and Virgin Atlantic Airways," said YTB founder and CEO Scott Tomer. "These accolades, along with our ever-increasing business initiatives and growth rate, give me no doubt that 2008 will be another record-setting year for YTB, which means a year of new opportunities for Reps and RTAs."

YTB's RTAs, the people who offer YTB's wide array of travel services, more than doubled in 2007, growing from just over 60,000 to more than 130,000. It was also a record year for YTB Reps, who received one and a half times more Leadership Bonuses compared to the first six years of YTB's business.

"The abilities and successes of our Reps and RTAs never ceases to amaze and inspire me," continued Tomer. "The fact that we are on track to be among the twelve largest travel agencies in the country with more that $1 billion in sales is just incredible. And we are committed to giving the team the support they need - from improved training and more sophisticated technology platforms to a larger office support team."

Among the projects expected to launch in 2008 are the development of a next generation booking engine that will enable YTB to increase the products sold through the travel store, expansion of the YTB Outdoors, YTB Fly Free, and YTB Cars sites, and growth in Canada, Bermuda, and the Bahamas as those countries come online.

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, the Bahamas, and the U.S. 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 online travel transactions, 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.

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.

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

SOURCE YTB International, Inc.
Copyright © 1996-2008 PR Newswire Association LLC. All rights reserved.
01/31/2008 16:18 ET

 

Wow! Look at some of the websites that have picked up this latest press release!
 
AOL Money News   15,635,000 Visitors/day
ASTA SmartBrief
BizJournals.com, Inc.  11,000 Visitors/day
Bolsamania (Web Financial Group)
BreitBart.com
Earth Times
Examiner.com
Excite 474,000 Visitors/day
FinanzNachrichten.de (ABC New Media AG)
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
Houston Chronicle
KRON - San Francisco TV4
Los Angeles Time
MITECHNEWS.com
My Way
PR Newswire
PR Newswire SEO
RBC Dain Rauscher Inc.
RCR Wireless New
TravelJourno
Yahoo!

Some sites display releases longer than others; links will expire as sites rotate their content.
 

1099 INFORMATION

All 1099's have been sent out to RTAs or Reps who have earned $600 or more in Marketing or Travel Commissions. These are reported separately, so you may be receiving two different documents. If you did not earn $600 or more, you may use the statements from your Back Office to report earned income. We encourage you to verify your personal information for accuracy; any discrepancies must be brought to YTB's attention by Feb. 28th, 2008.
 


CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE YTB LEADERS

$1,000 Leadership
Bonus Recipients
Jan. 11 - 17, 2008

 
How Do I Qualify for the $1,000 Leadership Bonus?

Once you qualify to start your PowerTeam, you have unlimited time to earn your $1,000 Leadership Bonuses.  The first is earned when the total active On-Line Travel Agencies sold by your PowerTeam reaches 6 or more at the end of any weekly pay cycle (12 Midnight Thursday Eastern Time Zone). LeaderShip Bonuses will be paid WEEKLY on Friday of the following week for any Pay Cycle where the Active PowerTeam Enrolled RTA total reaches 6, 12, 18, 24 or 30.  We hope to see YOUR name on the LeaderShip Bonus list very soon!
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John Adams Sr
Edward & Molly Ananian
Neil Anders
Michele & Darnell Arbet'
Sam Bean
Corey & Carletta Beckwith
Michael Blaney
Paulette & Jeff Braddock
Kyle Brooks
Nick & Ann Brown
Dale Brunner
Stefan Bryant
Barbara & Colin Buckingham
Holton Buggs
Kaylie Burley
Carol Burton
Ronald & Phyllis Bush
Carmolita Caesar
Nancy Cafferty
Tameko Cameron
Joe Carpenter
Punk Carter
James & Tiffany Caudell
Anne Childers
Brad Childs
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Jerry & Diane Clark
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Austin & Stepheny Conner
Lynette & Mark Consigny
Grover C. Cook
John Smith & Veronica Corona
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Donnell & Deme Curry
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Empowerment Resources International
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Johnnie Finley - Mollison
Rick & Lorraine Flores
Free At Last Travel
Robert Frey
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Romacio Fulcher
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Charleen Fulton
Reginald & Latonya Gallon
Greg Gay
Yvonne & Wellington Gibson
Shane & Jacqueline Gibson
Kevin & Cheryl Giguere
Sarah Glitzer
Charles & Paula Greene
Greenville Enterprises LLC
Melissa Gunlock
Mike & Kate Hagen
Jacques Hall
Josh Harman
Susan & Ken Harter
Valita Harvell
Tim Hashem
Lynn Hathorn
Shashaunia & Laurence Haynes
Rick Heintz
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Greg Hendrix
Margarita Henry
Katherine Hilaire
Craig & Sandy Hill
Nathaniel Hines
Xcaret Holdings
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Donna & Ed Huebner
Jock Hughes
Seven Hughes
Fortune Hunters
Spencer Iverson
Michael Jackson
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Joe & Wendy Jackson
Rosa Jacques
Cheryl Jenkins
Linda Jeter Watson
James Jhung
Ray-Ray Johnson
Jacques & Lynetta Johnson
Frank Thornburg & David Jones
Doug & Nancy Jones
Delia Kahle
Derek & Alix Kammeyer
Michael & Sue Kekel
Corey Kempton
Pia & James King
John King
Silas & Sherlyn King III
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Vanessa & Lenroy Millett
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Dale & Dannette Montague
Leon Muhammad
Diana Munoz
Rob Murphy
Robert Neilson
Eric Nestler
The New Themelios
Doris Newsome
James Niederland
Susan & Bruce Nimchick
Robert Pack Jr.
Christopher Paraldi
Steffan Parris
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Juan Pena
Cathy Perrou
Kimberly Perry
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Noodles PremierTravel
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Michael & Beverly Romano
Colleen Schneiderjohn
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Kimberly Van De Graaff
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LaTasha Ward
Desiree Watkins
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Roslin West
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Melanie Gin & Valerie Wong
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Major Wooten
Troy Wright
Jennifer Wu
Rhonda Wyatt
Ray Young
Cedric & Erica Zachery
Peter Zayas
Juan & Grace Zulueta
Lisa Zuo

DUAL CRTA TRAININGS

 

Exciting News! Dual CRTA Trainings!
First Live Spanish CRTA in California!
Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, February 2, 2008
Dual CRTA trainings in both English and Spanish will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008.

    

Coordinating YTB Directors for the Spanish CRTA are Juliet St. John and Edison and Lorraine Denizard. Coordinating Directors for the English CRTA are YTB Directors Arlyne Thompson and Bobby O'Neil. Both trainings held separately. Sign up now from your Back Office!


YTB's new Director of International Relations David Hill will be introduced at the Spanish CRTA.
 


UPCOMING CRTA EVENTS

Become a Certified RTA at the location nearest you!  Take your YTB businesses to the next level as you learn from the best in your business - The YTB Directors!

CRTA SCHEDULE
YTB Directors will be planning and conducting CRTA trainings - these field leaders will share the knowledge and experience they have gained on their way to outstanding YTB success. Remember what Coach says:  "To be a success, find a successful person and follow their plan!" If you haven't taken an RTA Certification course, plan to do so soon! The education and motivation are priceless!

Click each event for more details. Your instructors (YTB Directors) are listed for each event.

 

Sign up from your Back Office and you're on your way!

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: RTAs and guests may audit RTA Certifications at no charge. RTAs may pay the course fee at a later date if they desire the Certification credit.

Saturday
February 2
Baltimore, MD
Ron and Phyllis Bush
James Eley
Loranzo Ladson
Jeanie and Bill Sharpless
Saturday
February 2
Broomfield, CO
Denver, CO Area

Jacques and Lynetta Johnson
Frank Graham
Alan Horton
Saturday
February 2
Dearborn, MI
Von Nickleberry
Nick Pagano
Kim Perry
Marcus Murray
Saturday
February 2
New York, NY
Melissa Boston
Larease Rivers
Montrel Jackson
Roy and Lurline Hall
Joe Cutler
Sabado
Febrero 2
Los Angeles, CA
En Espanol

Juliet St. John
Edison & Lorraine Denizard
Jesus Timaure
Saturday
February 2
Los Angeles, CA
Arlyne Thompson
Bobby O'Neil
Linda Ward
Preston & Jane Blair
Juliet St. John
Mike Accurso
Steve Bailey
Saturday
February 2
Collinsville, IL
Tammy Head
Ed & Donna Huebner
Ginger Reno
Sunday
February 3
Burlingame, CA
(San Francisco Area)

Arlyne Thompson
Mary Liu
Jenny Campbell
Aurora Mulchand
Silke Degenhardt
Friday
February 8
Sarasota, FL
Gary and Diane Adams
Kevin Adams
Janie Francis
Josh Harman