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Let’s Travel! Y T B T R A V E L J O U R N A L
Let YTB show you how to put the “fun” in your fundraising!
YTB TRAVEL JOURNAL ISSUE NO 1 —OCTOBER 2007
For More Information on Group Travel Opportunities Contact YTB at 618-216-4300 1
Land Tours
Great for senior groups, youth groups or alumni associations. Let us put together the perfect destination for your supporters or members!Page 2
Cruisin’ with YTBDiscover why cruising is one of the great values in travel. It provides luxury, excite-ment and relaxation all at an affordable price!
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Sports Team Travel
Turn your team travelinto a profit center! Let YTB make your team travel arrangements. We do the work, you receive the reward!Page 2
Fundraising UsingGroup TravelForget silent auctions,5K runs or bake sales.The real heavy weightin fundraising isgroup travel!
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Financial Analysis of a YTB Group CruiseDiscover the specialfeatures of a groupcruise that cansignificantly increaseyour organization’sfunding!Page 3
Featured Tour:Italian VistasVisit destinations rich inhistory, culture, art andromance!
Take an exciting journey to the traditional cities of Rome, Flor-ence, Venice and Stresa. Multiple night stays in centrally located hotels let you truly experience the local flavor of these popular Italian destinations. Beginning in Rome, visit such architectural delights as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, and the Circus Maximus.
You’ll then travel along the Bay of Naples for a stop at the
captivating Isle of Capri. Tour the excavated ruins of Pompeii and enjoy the panoramic views of the resort town of Sorrento. You’ll travel the breathtaking Amalfi Coast before arriving in the north-ern region of Tuscany. A cultural treasure trove, Florence is filled with artistic gems, many of which are housed in the Academy
Gallery where you’ll see Michelan-gelo’s impressive Statue of David.
In the Piazza del Duomo, seethe Cathedral of Santa Maria delFiore, one of the largest in theChristian world. En route to Venice, you’ll visit the dramatic Leaning Tower of Pisa and medi-eval Padua with its impressive six-domed Saints Basilica.
Your final stay will be in Stresa,located in the picturesque ItalianLake District. A visit to Lugano,Switzerland, and a fabulous fare-well dinner on Isola Bella, one of the scenic Borromean Islands, is a perfect ending to your vacation.
Group travel must conform toYTB Group Travel Guidelines.
Book this tour with YTB and enjoy the smiles on your supporters’ faces! To book this unique vacation through YTB Travel soon, call 618-301-4690 or e-mail [email protected]
YTB TRAVEL JOURNAL
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Cruisin’ with YTBThe benefits of cruising for your organizationinclude a great fundraising vehicle,fellowship with your supporters and a boatload of fun! What could be better? Contact us and let’s start planning your organization’s cruise today!
Glacier Bay, AlaskaA destination eons in the making, Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape should occupy the top spot on any travelers must see list. Spread across 3.2 million acres in Southeast Alaska, this protected national park is home to 15 active glaciers, numerous seabirds, otters and whales.
Eastern CaribbeanThe tropical islands of the Eastern Caribbean are some of the most beautiful in the world. From the charm of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the delightful mix of French and Dutch cultures in St. Maarten, you won’t be disappointed. And, don’t forget to check out the world class scuba divingand duty-free shopping of St. Thomas.
Baja MexicoThis unique region of Mexico is one of the most interesting and geographi-cally diverse areas of the world. The beautiful deserts, tropical and moun-tainous regions, pine forests, and hun-dreds of miles of untouched beaches and coastline make Baja the perfect vacation destination for anyone.
Land Based ToursWith litera!ly hundreds of locations and packages to choose from, we can find the tour package that is just right for your group. Below is a sample of tours we can organize for your organization. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact us and we will share more great selections with you.
Branson Musical GetawayYou’ve heard all about it, now experience for yourself the Midwest’s entertainment capital, Branson, Missouri. You’ll see fabulous shows featuring fiddling, comedy, banjo picking, big band, country, pop and more. All shows are performed by legendary entertainers!
Best of the Rhine RiverThe centerpiece of this vacation is a leisurely paced cruise of the Rhine River. After winding past Holland’s picturesque countryside, you’ll cruise through the medieval villages and towns, while passing breathtaking castles and hillside vineyards of Germany’s romantic Rhine region.
San Francisco & Napa ValleyOn this exciting tour you will experi-ence the vibrancy of San Francisco, discover the treasures of Chinatown, and explore the beautiful countryside of the Napa Valley. Traveling through this world renowned region, you’ll gain an understanding of wine culture and production.
Sports Team TravelAre you getting money back every time your team travels? If not, you’re missing a financial opportunity! Let YTB handle your team travel and...
As an Association, You Receive 40% of the Travel Commissions Paid to You As Royalties.
Below is an example of the actual commissions returned to one of our soccer clubs based on their team travel.
Tournament Date Rooms AssociationCommission
1 3/10 15 $53.00
2 3/30 18 $115.00
3 4/7 35 $231.00
4 4/13 80 $462.00
5 4/27 15 $119.00
6 5/4 36 $207.00
7 5/11 15 $95.00
8 5/13 18 $130.00
9 5/18 36 $256.00
10 6/8 18 $128.00
Total $1,796.00
Plus, we do the work for you!Tell us where you want to go, how many will be traveling, your travel dates and we will search out the best rates and make the reservations for you. We can also arrange buses, vans or rental cars.
Group travel must conform toYTB Group Travel Guidelines.
Forget silent auctions, 5K runs, orbake sales. The real heavy weight in event fundraising is group travel. Plus, it’s a lot more fun! And, if you think group travel has to be time consuming and confusing, you haven’t worked with YTB’s Group Travel Specialists.
We do the work!No matter what your group needs, we can put their trip together frombeginning to end to produce substantial funding for your organization! Just tell us where you want to go, how many will be travel-ing, your travel dates and we will search out the best rates.
Even if you aren’t sure what you may need, we can share lots of great ideas that will be just right for your group.
Cruises Resorts All InclusiveBus Tours
Sports TeamsChurch Groups
ContinuingEducation
Corporate Groups
Senior Groups
Youth GroupsGeneral
SupportersEducation
Groups
As an Association, You Receive 40% of The Travel Commissions! Group travel often has the highestcommission rates in the travel industry and can generate substantial funding for your organization.
We can also work with you to helppromote the event!
Financial Analysis Of YTB Group CruiseIn addition to receiving 40% of thetravel commissions as royalties, there are other unique ways to enhance fundraising that are specific to a group cruise. The example below is using Carnival® Cruise lines’ Cruising for Charity Program.
Donation ProgramWith bookings of 8 staterooms (16 guests or more), Carnival will donate $5 per guest each day towards your group’s fundraising efforts. (3 day cruise, $15 per guest; 4 day cruise, $20 per guest; 7 day cruise, $35 per guest, etc.) For example, the cost of a 3 day cruise is $399 per guest. Your nonprofit organization marks up the cost of the cruise by $15 or more (this is your participant’s donation). You promote the cruise to your group at a cost of $414. Carnival will donate up
to $15 per guest on a 3 day cruise for a combined $30 contribution ($15 from the markup and $15 from Carnival’sdonation.) That’s $30 per guest, or $60per cabin, that your group raises!
Raise Even More Money by Earning Free Staterooms In addition to the donation, you can earn one free stateroom for every 15 staterooms sold. Booking 45 staterooms would earn three free staterooms. The dollar value of these staterooms is based on the average value of all staterooms sold to your group (excluding miscellaneous charges). These free staterooms may be returned to Carnival and this dollar amount can be contributed back to your organization.
Using an 8 day cruise as an example, with an average value of $760 per guest, based on double occupancy, you may earn an additional $4,560 ($760 per person x 3 staterooms = $4,560)! Or, you can keep the staterooms and raise additional funds through raffle ticket sales of “Fun Ship” cruises with these free staterooms being used by the winners.
Group travel must conform to
YTB Group Travel Guidelines.
For More Information on Group Travel Opportunities Contact YTB at 618-216-4300 3
YTB TRAVEL JOURNAL
Don’t Miss The Boat!A Group Travel Event Can Produce A Windfall For Your Organization and Put Smiles On Your Supporters’ Faces!
No Matter What Your Cause...
Travel Is The UltimateFundraiser!
YTB Travel Network —Your Partner in Fundraising Success!
YTB Travel NetworkYTB International, Inc. is a leading Internet provider of online travel stores for
home-based representatives and travel agencies using its
services and technology.A pioneer in Internet travel,
YTB has grown rapidly from 13employees in 2003 to over 200employees at the present time.
YTB Travel Network is targeted to book 1 billion dollars in
travel in 2007! YTB International is publicly traded
with the stock symbol YTBLA.PKWe are located at: YTB International
1901 East Edwardsville RoadWood River, IL. 62095
To contact the YTBAssociation Division:Phone: 618-216-4300
Email: [email protected]
YTB TRAVEL JOURNAL
YTB TRAVEL NETWORK ISSUE NO 1 —OCTOBER 2007
1901 East Edwardsville Rd.Wood River, IL 62095
