YTB International, Inc. (YTBLA.OB), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas and Canada, announced the appointment of Robert H. Dickinson and Burt L. Saunders, Esq. to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Dickinson previously served as president and chief executive officer of the Carnival Cruise Lines division of Carnival Corporation and as the company’s chief operating officer for more than more than 10 years. Mr. Dickinson earned his MBA from Duquesne University and received his B.S.B.A in management from John Carroll University.
Mr. Saunders has served as a Florida State Senator for District 37 for the past 10 years, representing Collier and Lee counties. He previously worked for Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., practicing in the areas of land use, government and health care law. Mr. Saunders received his B.A. from the University of South Florida, his J.D. from the College of William and Mary, and his L.L.M. in Ocean/Coastal Law from the University of Miami.
Recognized as the 35th largest seller of travel in the U.S. in 2006 by Travel Weekly, YTB International, Inc. operates through three subsidiaries: YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., YTB Travel Network, Inc., and REZconnect Technologies, Inc. The addition of Mr. Dickerson and Mr. Saunders and their respective expertise will bring valuable resources to the company, and enhance efforts to further build the YTB brand and reputation worldwide.
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