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Canadian REPS
1 - Compensation
Plan
Q - Is the compensation plan the
same?
A - YES - the $50 Direct
commission, $50 Power Team commission, 6 Generation Dream Team Commissions, Residual Commisions, and the 50% match remain the
same as well as qualifications to override
2 - Bonuses
Q - Are the $1000 Leadership
Bonuses earned the same way?
A - YES just like the
US
Q - Is the $10,000
Bonus?
A - YES
Q - Do the RTA's have to be from
the same country to count?
A - NO
3 - Directors
Program
Q - Do RTA's from other countries
count toward Director?
A - YES
Q - Are the Directors Revenue
Sharing checks the same?
A - YES
Q - Are the one time bonuses for
Level 2 and above the same
A - YES
Q - Are the insurance benefits the
same?
A - YES and NO - Life insurance of
$150,000 is still awarded at Level 1 Director, but the Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance is NOT available in
Canada
4 - Direct Sales License/Permit for
REPs
Q - What is a Direct Sales
License/Permit and what are the requirements?
A - REps in 6 provinces (Manitoba,
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Price Edward Island, Northwest Territories, and
Nunavut) must obtain a license/permit in order to participate in business involving direct sales. An example: in Nova Scotia
the cost of a permit is $46.40 and must be renewed annually.
5 - YTB Identification Cards
Q - Are there any identification
requirements for REPs?
A - YES - they are required to
carry an Independent Marketing REP (MR) card in Alberta & Saskatchewan, which will be able to download from your back
office
6 - Marketing Materials
Q - Can I use YTB US marketing
materials in Canada
A - You may NOT use any US marketing materials, however, marketing materials will be
available in the back office for downloading and printing. They will be developing more later
7 - Genealogy
Q - Will the genealogy appear
differently when other countries are included?
A - All REPs will appear in the
same genealogy with their US counterparts
8 - Income Summary Disclosure
Q - What is an income summary
disclosure and when do I need to distibute it?
A - The disclosure document
will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the website. It contains income earned by RTAs and REPs. This document will be
available on the company’s website, a hard copy MUST be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB’s
business plan is presented in Canada.
9 – Currency
Q – What currency will be used in Canada?
A – the Canadian dollar
is the official currency of Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian REPs will be in Canadian
dollars
Q – Will the YTB paycard be used in Canada?
A – At this time, the YTB paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be in the form of a paper
check
10 – Provinces and
Territories
Q – In which provinces & territories will YTB launch on Feb 8th?
A – YTB will launch in all except for Quebec. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no REP or RTA activity or sales of
travel in Quebec. YTB will continue
to pursue a legal course to meet travel sales requirements
of the Quebec
regulatory authorities.
Canadian RTA’s (Referring Travel
Affiliates)
1 – Terminology
Q – Will the term RTA have the same meaning in Canada as it does in the US?
A – We will continue to use RTA, however, the
term will stand for Referring Travel Affiliates. The words “agent”, “agency”, “employee”, “travel”, and “store” must NOT
appear in any website, literature, presentations, marketing, or training materials.
2 – Limitations on RTAs
Q – What limitations will be implied by the exclusion of using “agent”, “agency”, “employee”, “travel”, and “store”? How will
this affect business practices in Canada?
A – RTA’s should not represent themselves as travel agents, nor can they act in a way that implies they are agents. For this
reason, all business must be conducted solely through the travel website. An RTA is not allowed to take any direct action on
behalf of the customers, this includes the following:
a. RTA’s may not deal directly with suppliers
b. RTA’s may not take payment or payment information of any kind (including group sales, which are referenced
below)
c. RTA’s may not distribute itineraries, tickets, or any other travel-related documents
d. RTA’s business cards must include the term “Referring Travel Affiliate”
3 – Identification Cards
Q – Will RTA’s receive an identification or credential card?
A – RTA’s will NOT be issued a YTB identification or credential card
Q – Will RTA’s in Canada be eligible to receive a CLIA card?
A – An RTA may apply for a CLIA card independently once he or she meets specific sales volume requirements that are
determined by CLIA. Please see www.cruising.org for additional details.
4 – Websites
Q – Why does my Canadian website look different than a US website?
A – RTA sites MUST not contain the words “agent”, “agency”, “employee”, “travel”, or “store”. Further they must not include
the Travel Store Name, URL, and forwarding URL, etc.
a. RTA’s websites may only contain a RTAs individual name, his/her affiliate status, and a phone number (John
Doe, Referring Travel Affiliate, Phone #)
b. It must be clear to consumers that they are purchasing travel from YTB and that the RTA is an affiliate who
directed them to the travel website
5 – Marketing Materials
Q – Will I be able to use the ATM in Canada?
A – YES
Q – What programs will be offered in Canada at the time of the launch?
A – YTB is diligently working to provide valuable programs for our Canadian RTAs. Upon launch, we will be offering exciting
programs such as YTB flowers, vendor sponsored trips, and RTA training.
Q – Will I be able to order business cards?
A – You may order business cards from the back office. These cards are specifically formatted to meet the regulatory
requirements in Canada. Please do NOT use business cards other than the formatted cards available through
YTB.
6 – Conference Calls
Q – Will YTB offer conference calls for Canada?
A – Yes, they will be available shortly after launch date
7 – French Support
Q – Will YTB offer support in French?
A – YES YTB has a French speaking support staff by calling the main line.
Q – Will documents be available in French?
A – YES, shortly after launch date
8 – RTA Training
Q – Will YTB be offering any RTA events in Canada?
A – RTA event dates will be announced shortly after the launch date
9 – Industry
Perks
Q – Will Canadian RTA’s have the opportunity to take advantage of the travel benefits?
A – Vendor specific packages are currently being developed
10 – Terms and Conditions/Policies and
Procedures
Q – Are the T & C and P & P the same for Canada as they are for the US?
A – YTB Canada must operate under a different set of Terms and Conditions and Policies and Procedures than its US
counterpart. Please note some of these differences by downloading these documents from your back office.
11 – Income Summary
Disclosure
Q – What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?
A – The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the website. It contains information
regarding income earned by RTAs and REPs. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy MUST
be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB’s business plan is presented in Canada.
12 – Currency
Q – What currency will be used in Canada?
A – the Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian RTAs will be made
in Canadian dollars.
Q – Will the YTB paycard be used in Canada?
A – At this time, the YTB paycard is NOT available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper
check.
Q – Where can travel commission percentages be found?
A – Commission percentages are available in the Travel Portal.
13 – Provinces and
Territories
Q – In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on Feb 8th?
A – YTB will launch in all provinces & territories on Feb 8th with the exception of Quebec. YTB will not
launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no REP or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale
of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec
regulatory authorities.
Noteworthy Items:
The following items will NOT be available at the time
of our Canadian launch. These items are the result of several years of implementation & may be available for use in
Canada in the future. Some of these items are not allowable by Canadian provincial regulation or the term Referring Travel
Agent is used in the context of the material.
RTA Advantage Program
Associations/Passport to Giving
Program
YTB Cars
“Success from Home” magazine
$6,000 Guarantee Program
Bill of Rights
Health Insurance for Directors
Limited Medical Insurance for RTA’s
Company Presentation Link from ytb.com site (video is
being revised)
Tool Box Links
“Coach’s Playbook”
Circle of Champions
Marketing Materials Created by RTAs and REPs will not
be allowed in Canada
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