AirTreks?, the leader in multi-continent airfare services, today announced the appointment of Lee Marona, a travel industry veteran with more than 30 years of industry experience, as CEO. Assuming the position immediately, Marona will be responsible for the overall direction, day-to-day management, and continued financial success of the company.

Marona has held executive positions at a range of travel companies and brings a wealth of experience in marketing, sales, management, and entrepreneurship to AirTreks. With Marona's appointment as CEO, AirTreks founder Jim Pilaar retains the position of President.

"Lee has a proven track record of management and entrepreneurship, and we're excited to have him at the helm as we take AirTreks through a period of growth and expansion," Pilaar said. "With his leadership and experience, AirTreks will be able to maintain its aggressive technology development and continue making Around-the-World and Multi-Continent travel easy and affordable for everyone."

"Around-the-World and Multi-Continent travel represents a large and growing niche in the travel industry," Marona said. "With its combination of high-value products, expert services, and proprietary technology, AirTreks is well-positioned for substantial growth."

Prior to joining AirTreks, Marona founded and served as president of Travel Prospectives, a sports-related travel and tour company that combined conventional and Internet-based channel strategies for clients including CBSsportline.com. Marona also founded and was president of Passages, Inc., a San Francisco-based group tour operator and international cruise agency. Previously, Marona held executive positions at the Pacific American Institute, Royal Cruise Lines, and Trans America Airlines.

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AirTreks? is the leader in Multi-Continent travel technology and services. The Company has long been the best source on the Internet to plan and purchase Around-the-World, Circle-Pacific, and other multi-continent trips. TripPlanner?, AirTreks? flagship Internet application, is a revolutionary technology that enables visitors to create a customized itinerary -- with an unlimited number of destinations -- and receive instant price estimates. AirTreks? is often able to provide Multi-Continent air tickets at 30% to 50% off published fares. In addition, the AirTreks staff is composed of some of the most knowledgeable and experienced travel counselors in the world. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.airtreks.com.