Ytb Names Bobby Simpson Director Of Canadian Operations

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 30, 2009 -
YTB International, Inc. (OTC BB: YTBLA) (“YTB” or the “Company”), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, today announced that Bobby Simpson, renowned international business strategist, will be the new Director of Canadian Operations for YTB.

Prior to joining YTB, Simpson provided start-up leadership and organizational development for a telecommunications marketing company where he helped grow the distributor-marketing base from 5,000 to 50,000, and grew annual revenue from $35 million to $245 million in a two-year span. As the Director of Sales for a global sales company with an $8 million sales budget, he was responsible for revenue growth with yearly increases of 35% culminating at $600 million. Over the span of his career, Simpson’s strategic retention and business-building efforts have increased revenues for the companies he has worked for by nearly $328 million.

Scott Tomer, CEO of YTB International, commented on Simpson’s appointment, stating, “We are very pleased to have an individual of Bobby’s caliber join our team. Having known Bobby for many years, we are very familiar with his international management skills, and are pleased to have him head up this important initiative. Bobby has proven himself to be an accomplished executive with extensive experience in corporate operations, sales and marketing, and international business development. He also has a successful track record in the development of global business ventures, consolidations and corporate restructuring. Bobby will be focused on the development of our operations in Canada, which has proven to be a great market for YTB.  We couldn’t think of a more suitable person for the job.”

About YTB International

YTB International, Inc. was recognized as the 26th largest seller of travel in the U.S. in Travel Weekly’s 2008 Power List, based on 2007 annual retail value of travel services booked. YTB provides Internet-based travel booking services for home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Canada, Bermuda, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company operates through three subsidiaries: YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., YTB Travel Network, Inc., and REZconnect Technologies, Inc.

For more information about YTB International visit http://www.ytb.com or http://www.thefactsaboutytb.com.

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.

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