Graham Richards Named eTravco's New VP of Sales and Marketing

Business Wire, Nov 1, 2006

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- Continuing its push forward, eTravco, Inc., a leading multi-channel travel marketing and distribution network, added a second senior executive to its team in the last 60 days with the appointment of travel and hospitality industry veteran Graham Richards to the position of VP of Sales and Marketing. In September, the company appointed Board Member William R. Misunas as Chairman and CEO.

In his new role, Richards will assume overall responsibility for sales and marketing operations as eTravco begins a rapid expansion of its online presence to create innovative new opportunities and enhanced value for its network of travel agency partners, preferred suppliers, and leisure and business travelers.

"Richards' in-depth understanding of travel distribution, travel purchasing, and the dynamics of supplier relationships will be an invaluable resource as we move eTravco to realize its full potential as a major player in the online travel and e-commerce space," said Misunas.

"eTravco is entering a new phase and we have some magnificent opportunities ahead of us that will broaden our appeal and accelerate our growth," added Richards.

During his 15-years at Pegasus Solutions, a global provider of hotel reservations services and technology, Richards served as VP of Global Sales and had overall responsibility for the company's Utell operations in the Americas. He started as the International Marketing Manager for Europe. After leaving Pegasus in 2003, Richards joined Cendant Travel Distribution Services as Vice President of Strategic Accounts and General Manager Latin America. Most recently, he worked as an industry consultant.

About eTravco

Pennsylvania-based eTravco, Inc. is a leading multi-channel marketing and travel distribution network representing more than $3 billion in ARC sales. Founded in 1999, its core business focuses on bringing together travel agents and preferred suppliers in a technology-rich environment that offers consumers the greatest value and choice. Among the many ways eTravco supports its travel partners is through a strong consumer Internet presence that generates bookings and sales leads. eTravco's distribution network serves more than 2 million consumers per month through it's Internet presence, 1,200 U.S.-based travel agencies, 4,500 travel agents, and more than 70 travel suppliers. www.etravco.com.

eTravCo HQ: 100 Oakwood Avenue, Suite 100, State College, PA 16803. Regional Offices in Benicia, California and Denver, Colorado.