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ACROSS THE STREET AND AROUND THE GLOBE

THE POWER TO PROFIT

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THE POWER TO PROFIT

When TRAVELSAVERS opened its doors in the early 1970’s, the idea

of independent agents organizing into a cooperative or consortium

was relatively new to the travel industry.

TRAVELSAVERS founder, and longtime

agency owner, A.J. (Rick) Mazza, embraced

this concept and ultimately took it one step

further to create the first sophisticated global

travel marketing company. The company’s

primary goal was to help its agencies increase

their market share as well as their overall

profitability. TRAVELSAVERS’ vision is as

relevant and focused today as it was back

then: to drive new customers directly to the licensees’ doors, and keep

them coming back.

Now in its 37th year, TRAVELSAVERS is a leading international

marketing organization with a retail chain of more than 3,000

independently owned travel agencies, in 12 countries, that generates

more than $18 billion+ in annual travel sales. With the TRAVELSAVERS

organization behind them, licensees have the resources and the

power to stand out as travel leaders in their local communities — and

around the globe.

TRAVELSAVERS offers a complete range of marketing and sales

support services to help our preferred supplier partners maximize

both leisure and corporate sales (online and offline) through our

network of travel agencies. Through our marketing, technology and

media companies, we promote your products to our agents, who

close the sales on your behalf.

At TRAVELSAVERS we’recommitted to serving threeprimary customers:

OUR PREFERRED SUPPLIER

TRAVELSAVERS is dedicated todirecting business to a group of committedsuppliers by increasing sales volumethrough our agencies. With a combinedmethod of marketing to both our agenciesand directly to their consumers, we havethe ability to build brand awareness, salesvolume and market share of our preferredsupplier partners.

THE CONSUMER

As a result of TRAVELSAVERS marketingprograms, the customers of TRAVELSAVERSagencies will reap value-added benefitsand substantial savings while enjoying highquality travel products. A high level ofinformation and service is provided by ouragencies in a combination of on-line anddirect business. Our leisure and corporatecustomers are also afforded special travelopportunities offered exclusively throughTRAVELSAVERS agencies.

OUR TRAVEL AGENCIES

By providing a wide array of marketingand technology tools, we are committedto help our agencies increase their shareof the market through TRAVELSAVERSpreferred suppliers while increasing theprofitability of their business.

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A.J. (Rick) Mazza, C.E.O.TRAVELSAVERS

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TRAVELSAVERS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION MAP

Unique to TRAVELSAVERS, agencies are given an exclusive territory in the United States, and is based on population of

approximately 50,000. This territory, and all business leads generated from it, are theirs for as long as they are affiliated with

TRAVELSAVERS and adhere to basic requirements, such as selling a large percentage of their business through

TRAVELSAVERS’ preferred suppliers. We believe that independent travel agents, with strong local roots and relationships

complete with a “click and brick business model,” are well equipped to fully serve their customers.

TS US est. 1971with 2295 agencies

TS CANADA est. 2000with 216 agencies

TS INTERNATIONAL est. 2001with 132 agencies

TS MEXICO est. 1997with 131 agencies

Additional Distribution Opportunity

NEST est. 2004..............................420 agencies

TRAVEL HELPLINE est. 1983......475 agencies

AGENT 24 est. 2006 ...................800+ agencies

TWIN est. 2001 with 14 AGENCIES

Argentina............................1Canada ..............................1Dominican Republic ...........1Hong Kong ........................1Indonesia............................1Malaysia .............................1

Mexico ...............................1Singapore...........................1Thailand..............................1United Kingdom.................1United States .....................3Vietnam..............................1

Figures as of June 2007

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STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS:Working for You Around the World

TRAVELSAVERS, INC.

We have positioned ourselves, as an international leader inmarketing travel. In addition to the U.S.A., we currently have agencylocations in over 12 countries including Canada, Ireland, Mexico andthe United Kingdom.

TRAVSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

The brightest travel agency technology, TravStar is a technologycompany developed by travel agents for travel agents. In today’scomplex and changing industry, there is a need for a simple,agent-friendly, affordable way to manage your business. Travstarhas the solutions.

NEST (Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel)

The NEST focuses entirely on helping leisure home-based travelagents achieve greater success financially, professionally andpersonally by championing solutions and opportunities just forthem. The NEST is comprised of true entrepreneurs with annualsales greater than $500K – these are not hobbyists.

GLOBAL HOTEL PROGRAM

The TRAVELSAVERS Global Hotel Program offers best available(BAR) and negotiated rates. Agents are able to provide their clientswith competitive rates from independent hotels and hotel chainswith accommodations that range from budget to ultra-luxury,throughout the world in 124 countries and in 2,500 cities.

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Across the Street&TRAVEL HELPLINE and AGENT24

24-hour worldwide global emergency assistance services thatgive client’s peace-of-mind while traveling and protectingagencies’ ticketing service fees.

THE AFFLUENT TRAVELER

A collection of luxurious travel suppliers — from hotels and resortsto cruise lines and tour operators. The Affluent Traveler programoffers a consumer program comprised of a coffee-table qualitybook distributed through newsstands and bookstores nationwideas well as a dynamic booking engine.

TWIN (TRAVELSAVERS Worldwide Independent Network)

TWIN is designed to give independent agencies a competitiveedge when soliciting and servicing multi-national corporate clients.This dynamic program helps agents find new accounts, servicemulti-national accounts, obtain foreign business from othermembers, take advantage of inbound business, and coordinatejoint RFPs.

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TRAVELSAVERS.com

TRAVELSAVERS.com has brought our exclusive territorysystem (e-territoriesTM) to the web, and deliverse-commerce opportunities to you. All marketing efforts attravelsavers.com refer consumers to TRAVELSAVERSagencies, preserving their commissions.

TRAVELSAVERS AGENT EXTRANET

Our exclusive extranet provides 24/7 access to frontlineagents, agency managers and owners. Information includingconsumer advertising initiatives, access to web exclusivespecials from preferred suppliers, current incentives,preferred supplier commission rates and programs, as wellas supplier and web training and much more is at theirfingertips. The TRAVELSAVERS extranet is the agent’sgreatest information resource tool.

WEBSITE ADVERTISING

TRAVELSAVERS uses the latest technology to rapidlydeploy information and time sensitive promotions from ourpreferred suppliers to agents and consumers. Whetheryou’re looking to target market or to get the word out on abuzz worthy promotion, these banner ads help you reachyour specific audience.

Banner Ad

Landing Page

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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CRUISEXPRESSPRO

An innovative b-to-b live cruise booking and managementsolution. The system is a one-stop, online cruise managementengine designed for travel pros. This Web-based applicationsupports you in marketing and selling cruises both online andoffline by providing live access to inventory along with real timebooking and management capabilities.

CUSTOM E-MAIL EDITOR

TRAVELSAVERS agencies can keep customers up to datewhile promoting special offers in a cost effective, consistent,and efficient manner. They stay in constant contact with theircustomers while advising new special offers, includingweekend getaways, luxurious journeys and romantic retreatswith the use of E-Mail Editor. Vivid imagery and highlightedinformation such as pricing and availability can sparkimagination and success.

CORPXPRESS by TRAVELSAVERS

A suite of state-of-the-art online corporate travelmanagement tools designed to affordably give you acompetitive edge in the global business travel arena. Thisproduct allows you to offer your corporate clients onlinebooking and travel policy compliance capabilities at thelowest possible price point. The system also delivers thelatest in automated global data management and Webreporting tools.

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Club TRAVELSAVERS

Club TRAVELSAVERS is a complete turn-keydatabase and direct-mail program thatcommunicates with our agencies’ targeted clients aminimum of 28 times a year. Club TRAVELSAVERS isan effective way to increase your business whiletracking your advertising expenses.

The Club consists of:

• JOURNEYS Magazine— A customizedquarterly consumer publication featuring preferredsupplier coupons redeemable exclusively througha TRAVELSAVERS agency.

• Direct Mail – Based on an agency’s client travel profile, Clubconsumers will receive direct mailings throughout the year featuringpreferred supplier specials.

• E-Promos – Each month Club consumers are e-mailed e-promoscontaining supplier product information and offers. Each promo iscustomized to drive business back to their TRAVELSAVERS agency,and ultimately to book your product.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS DIRECT MAIL

This direct mail program allows the agency to qualify andtarget their clients to fit the demographics for each mailing.TRAVELSAVERS offers two different types of consumermailings for the agencies to participate in.

1. Exclusive promotions and offers

2. Multi-branded mailings that target 6 lifestyles. Thelifestyles include: Romance, Family, WeekendEscapes, Luxury, Fall Savings and Baby Boomer.

CONSUMER SOLUTIONS

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NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

TRAVELSAVERS is advertising nationally throughMagazines, Billboards, Newspapers, TV, Radio andOutdoor Media. All ads will feature preferredsupplier product and direct clients back to their localTRAVELSAVERS agencies through an online andphone referral system.

CONSUMER E-PROMO

Agencies will be able to download e-promo fliers from the MYOB (MarketYour Own Business) section on the agency extranet containing supplierproduct information and offers. Each promo will be customized to drivebusiness back to their TRAVELSAVERS agency and ultimately to bookyour product.

TRAVELSAVERS E-FOCUS —CORPORATE AGENT E-NEWSLETTER

An excellent marketing tool to reach the travel agent’s business traveler/road warrior clients. Designed to be a quick-read newsletter, it is the powerof suggestion and seeing the travel suppliers brand that prompts the clientto contact their agency.

CORPORATE SOLICITATION KIT

TRAVELSAVERS Corporate Solicitation Kit is designed to reach decisionmakers in corporations to inform them of travel programs and corporateservices their organization will receive from a TRAVELSAVERS agency. Asupplier’s product sheet insertion exposes your travel product,program or service to thousands of domestic and international companies.

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TRAVELSAVERS CORPORATE E-NEWSLETTER

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AGENT COMMUNICATION —Agent E-Newsletter, Agentflashes and Hot Topic

Short, Precise, Effective. TRAVELSAVERS’ agencies receive“qualified” messages via faxes and e-mail. These vehiclesare restricted to exclusive TRAVELSAVERS promotionsONLY, which have proven to be the most effective.

OPERATIONS MANUAL

An online policy and procedures directory, that gives the front lineagents all the necessary telephone numbers, procedures and sellingpoints for each preferred supplier. As a preferred supplier, you receivea full listing detailing important information from our preferred contractand important selling opportunities. NEW expanded version for 2008including booking engine links, group booking policies, niche marketingtips, and training opportunities

TACTICAL PROMOTIONS

TRAVELSAVERS is a leader in segmentationand target marketing. Our program tracksconsumer demographics and agencies’production and usage levels over a three-yearperiod. By using these criteria, we are able topopulate a highly targeted list of consumersand agencies to run a smart, tacticalpromotion—resulting in a higher return oninvestment for our preferred partners.

AGENT SOLUTIONS

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AgentEdge AGENT NEWSLETTER

AgentEdge, a 4-color newsletter, is published 6 times ayear. This publication is used as a training and resource toolto educate our agencies on how to maximize profits withpreferred suppliers. The editorial covers supplier spotlights,sales and marketing tips and current industry information, allof which help the agencies stay competitive and generatemore sales.

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TRAVELSAVERS Corporate Services…Business Solutions, Technology Platformand Global Networking

TRAVELSAVERS MICRO SITE

TRAVELSAVERS dynamic e-campaigns are an innovativefresh way to get your message out to the agencycommunity. Each campaign is customized to fit your lookand significantly increases the effectiveness of yourmarketing message. These are a fresh approach to helpyou stand out from your competition.

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CORPORATE SERVICES

Corporate Services Division serves TRAVELSAVERS corporate-oriented travelmanagement companies and travel agencies regardless of size. Our comprehensivetechnology platform provides: multiple booking engines, GDS solutions, front, mid andback office solutions/software, web-based management reporting at discounted pricingthrough service bureaus, assistance with requests for proposals/bids, and a globalnetworking program which includes hundreds of agency members in 12 countries.

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH

Every month we highlight a specific supplier withexclusive promotions to the agency and consumerdatabases. As a supplier of the month your promotionalmessage will be advertised in the following vehicles,reaching our agencies and their consumers: Full page adand editorial in AgentEdge agent newsletter, full splashpage on the agent extranet and TRAVELSAVERS.comconsumer site, Consumer E-Promo, and premium adplacement in the Agent E-Newsletter.

FOCUS ON BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGYCORPORATE AGENT NEWSLETTER

Focus On Business & Technology, a 2-color newsletter, is published 8 times annuallyincluding a special NBTA issue, with editorial covering all aspects of the corporate marketsuch as, Meetings, Incentives, Groups, Global Business & Technology. This publication isused as a training tool to educate our agencies on how to maximize profits from theircorporate clients.

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SALES/SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM

TRAVELSAVERS has a dedicated sales and service team.This highly qualified team acts as an extension of ourpreferred suppliers sales team, constantly promoting ourpreferred supplier product. The service team is comprisedof former travel agents who comprehend the needs of ouragencies and preferred suppliers. Joint sales calls andtraining are available.

REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

Held throughout the year, TRAVELSAVERS conducts educationaland networking seminars for its agencies within the key U.S.markets. These events are a platform where agencies convene tobolster sales and strengthen relationships. The focus of theseminars is marketing and technology. Attendees participate inhands-on sessions throughout the country. Topics include:database marketing, direct mail programs, online leisure andcorporate booking engines, cruise booking products and meet-and-greet sessions with preferred suppliers.

WEBINAR

TRAVELSAVERS has the ability to host web seminars for agencymanagers and front line agents. These sessions are 45 minutes induration and are invitation only. These online training seminars offerthe supplier to train the agents on sales and marketing strategies toincrease their revenue potential.

TRAINING SOLUTIONS

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THE AMG FAMILYOF COMPANIES:

Gives you the power to profit around the globe

TRAVELSAVERSHeadquartered in historic Oyster Bay, New York, TRAVELSAVERS is a multi-billion-dollar, international travelmarketing company with offices in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe. Our organizationincludes a chain of more than 3,000 independent travel agencies in 14 countries around the world. Ourlong-standing relationships with leading travel suppliers and our global buying power give you the ability tooffer your leisure and business clients the best travel products at the best prices available today.With nearlyfour decades of proven success behind us, we look forward to sharing a dynamic and prosperous futurewith our travel agency and preferred supplier partners.

TWIN Global Travel Management CompanyTWIN (TRAVELSAVERS Worldwide Independent Network) is a global travel management company.Leading travel agencies participate as licensees in an international network. Upon joining the organization,they instantly become partners with other top agencies around the world, and gain the ability to engagein global account sharing and data consolidation. TWIN provides the infrastructure and resources forlarger independent agencies to offer multi-national corporate clients superior account management andcustomer service.

This dynamic organization helps agents like you find new accounts, service multi-national accounts locally,obtain foreign business from other members, take advantage of inbound business, and coordinatejoint RFPs.

TWIN membership includes: the TRAVEL HELPLINE global after-hours service, TRAVELSAVERS’ proprietaryglobal preferred rate hotel program, CorpXpress (a policy-compliant, automated self-booking tool), andpersonal assistance in coordinating RFPs.

NESTThe Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (NEST) is the industry’s first and only marketing groupexclusively for home based travel agents. The company focuses entirely on helping home-based travelagents achieve greater success financially, professionally and personally by championing solutions andopportunities just for them. From supplier negotiations to marketing, education to networking and acomplete portfolio of technology solutions, NEST delivers what home-based agents need when they needit. NEST also supports the changing needs of suppliers, helping them to effectively reach the rapidlygrowing, home-based distribution channel to train, motivate, cultivate and compensate them.

TRAVEL HELPLINE & agent24 After-Hours ServicesThese two top after-hours services work hand-in-hand to provide your leisure and business clients withpeace-of-mind while traveling.With just one free call from anywhere in the world, they receive on-the-spotassistance from our experienced consultants for virtually any travel-related problem that they might face.

Utilizing state-of-the-art communications technology, TRAVEL HELPLINE and agent24 operate on a singlephone switch (including its 130 travel consultants in three call centers in New York, Colorado, Ireland, plushome-based consultants throughout the U.S. and Canada). No one else in the industry today can offera rollover between three distinct call centers as well as a home-based team, providing total coverage— even in the event of a major emergency that would shut down a single call center. This positiveredundancy allows you to offer your clients the strongest possible sense of security as they travel aroundthe country or across continents to conduct business or enjoy leisure time.

Acclaim MeetingsThe first of its kind, Acclaim Meetings provides you with the end-to-end education and tools you needto capture the lucrative and rapidly growing meeting and incentives business. There is a tremendousopportunity today for travel agencies to generate entirely new revenue streams for their businesses,especially by booking small to mid-sized meetings and groups. This initiative provides the infrastructure,tools and support to help you begin or increase your meeting and incentives planning services. AcclaimMeetings is free of charge for TRAVELSAVERS, TRAVEL HELPINE, NEST and agent24 agencies.

Affluent TravelerAffluent Traveler is a unique marketing and booking company targeting the global, upscale luxury market. Byparticipating in the network, you can quickly establish yourself as a luxury specialist — and enjoy the vastbusiness opportunities and personal rewards that come with cultivating this evergreen travel niche. Theprogram includes:1) An acclaimed consumer travel magazine called The Affluent Traveler that showcases world-class luxury

travel experiences and is available at major bookstores and on newsstands around the country.2) An enriched amenities program that encourages customer loyalty.3) A state-of-the-art booking engine that empowers you to capture luxury travel business 24/7. At Affluent

Traveler, the “good life” awaits you and your clients.

TravStar Technologies, Inc.TravStar is a technology company developed by travel agents for travel agents. In today’s complex andchanging industry, there is a growing need for simple, agent-friendly, affordable ways to manage yourbusiness. TravStar has the solutions, including proprietary online booking and management products.

AsaTRAVELSAVERS agency, you may or may not be aware of the broad global network and resources that youhave at your fingertips. The American Marketing Group (AMG – the parent company of TRAVELSAVERS andseveral other top travel companies) spearheads our family of cutting-edge companies, encompassing an

entire spectrum of products and services that place your agency in the strongest competitive position possible inboth the leisure and corporate sectors.

AMG puts all of its incredible resources to work for you, providing the infrastructure, technology, marketing, sales, service, networking, andbusiness operations support that you need to increase sales and build your brand. Our established global organization works on your behalfaround the clock, consistently driving new and repeat customers to your door.

Read on to find out about each diverse division under the AMG umbrella…

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