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Travel Planners International

Announces New Partnership with Ensemble Travel Group

Maitland, Florida, September 9, 2011: Travel Planners International announced their new partnership with Ensemble Travel® Group, an international network of expert travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada that offers travelers special benefits and savings through its superior amenity program and unique product portfolio.

The partnership will provide clients of Travel Planners International's independent contractors with a number of exclusive travel perks and services, many of which are only available from an Ensemble Travel Group-affiliated agency. Ensemble Travel Group offers a portfolio of products and benefits that will enhance their clients' overall travel experiences with value-added savings and privileges.

"Travel Planners International is pleased to be part of an organization of travel specialists who are expertly-trained, customer-focused, and who work side-by-side with a collection of the industry's leading brands and boutique travel suppliers to deliver exclusive values and special privileges to our clients," says Ken Gagliano, President and co-Founder of Travel Planners International. "Membership in Ensemble Travel Group will open up so many doors for us – and our independent contractors. We have some exciting new opportunities in the pipeline that will drive business to our independent contractors. We made the decision to join forces with a like-minded organization that shares in our vision and understands the needs of our affiliated agents."

"Travel Planners International's keen business sense, coupled with their genuine care for their independent contractors and travel agencies, has made them one of the leaders in the host community for more than two decades," said Ensemble Travel Group's Libbie Rice, co-president. Adds Ensemble's Lindsay Pearlman, co-president, "We are delighted to welcome Ken Gagliano and his team of professionals to the Ensemble family. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship in the years ahead!"

Because of its affiliation with Ensemble Travel Group, Travel Planners International is able to offer clients a wide variety of unique vacation experiences, including:
• Ensemble® Hosted Cruises offer more than 400 escorted sailings each year, featuring exclusive shore events, private cocktail parties, and the services of a gracious onboard host. Also, more than 1,000 additional cruise departures each year – from expedition and river vessels to contemporary lines and luxury yachts – offer an added-value amenity and ensure a cruise for every liking and budget.

• Ensemble® Hotel & Resort Collection offers premier accommodations at nearly 500 four- and five-star properties in the most popular resort and city destinations around the world. Each property offers a complimentary Ensemble® Exclusive, a special amenity ranging from daily breakfast & spa credits, to airport transfers to well-stocked welcome baskets and dining discounts.

• Ensemble® On Location specialists are a network of more than 70 professional operators worldwide, providing the in-depth knowledge and insider access on a local and regional level needed to design truly extraordinary vacation experiences.

• Plus … a number of value-added perks on land/tour vacations, car rental, and air travel offer a variety of unforgettable travel experiences.

"One of the things we are most excited about with this new relationship is the strong partner support and robust inventory of new product," said Tony Gagliano, Jr., Vice President of Travel Planners International. "We know this will be a key driver in helping our ICs grow their business."

For more information about Travel Planners International and the solutions they offer for IC's, travel agencies (both home-based and storefront), and suppliers, please visit www.MyHostTravelAgency.com.

Travel Planners International is a Host Agency servicing independent contractors and travel agencies since 1988. Mission Statement: Our mission as a travel management company is to develop, support and strengthen our relationships to provide efficient and effective solutions for our clients.

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