Released on = December 3, 2005, 10:14 am

Press Release Author = F. Yvonne McDonald/ YTB Travel & Cruises

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = YTB is helping non-profits by providing each organization
with a
"private label" online travel booking website (similar to Expedia®).
Each website is customized with the organization name and logo. The
website is then promoted to the organization supporters and members to
use to book their personal or business travel. Bookings can be made for
air, car rental, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, and more.

Press Release Body = F. Yvonne McDonald, Association Specialist

1-877-891-4266 (Toll-Free)



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



December 2, 2005



CONTACT:

F. Yvonne McDonald

877-891-4266 (Toll-Free)





NEW PROGRAM HELPS NON-PROFITS TURN VACATIONS INTO DONATIONS



Alton, Illinois - Forget the candy, bake sales and clunker car programs,
travel is the ultimate fund raiser for non-profits. That's the message
from YTB International, Inc. as they roll out their new Travel Affinity
Program. The innovative program provides non-profit organizations a
dramatically different way to raise substantial funds for their
organization. And, when most non-profits are struggling for funding it
could not come at a better time.



YTB is helping non-profits by providing each organization with a
"private label" online travel booking website (similar to Expedia®).
Each website is customized with the organization name and logo. The
website is then promoted to the organization supporters and members to
use to book their personal or business travel. Bookings can be made for
air, car rental, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, and more. Travel
prices quoted are typically comparable to or below other well-known
travel booking websites.



As supporters use the organization's travel website, YTB will donate 40%
of all the travel commissions generated back to the organization. YTB
will handle all ticketing, bookkeeping, and commission tracking, as
well as, assist with marketing campaigns and provide ongoing support.
The program also provides a "back office" which allows easy access for
organizations to monitor travel and commission activity.



The Travel Affinity Program can provide a consistent, ongoing source of
funds and can raise thousands of dollars per year for an organization.
Ideal non-profits for the program include organizations with
membership/supporter rosters of approximately 1,000 or higher. Examples
of appropriate organizations include service, fraternal, health, alumni,
political, environmental, charity, religious (including churches) and
educational organizations.



As a retired minister, Lloyd (Coach) Tomer, YTB International's chairman
and founder, knows first hand the financial challenges of a non-profit
organization. Coach Tomer states, "Non-Profit organizations are created
to serve our communities and enrich our lives. We all benefit if they
can stay focused on their individual purpose instead of always having
to scramble for new funding."



YTB International, Inc was established in 2000 as an internet based
travel management company. In four short years the company has become a
major service provider in the competitive travel industry through
innovative ideas such as the Travel Affinity Program. In 2004, YTB
International, Inc became publicly traded and trades under the symbol
YTBL. YTB International will market their Travel Affinity Program
through specially trained, local representatives.




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Web Site = http://www.ytbassociations.com

Contact Details = F. Yvonne McDonald
877-891-4266 (Toll-Free)