Travel Agents Beat Online Website Fares

Travel Agents Beat Online Website Fares 


IRVINE, Calif., May 3  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joystar, Inc.  (BULLETIN
BOARD: ARGT)  announced today that according to a study released by Topaz
International of Portland, Oregon, business travel itineraries booked by a
designated travel agency averaged $69 less than the same itinerary booked on a
public Internet site during 2003.  Sites used for comparison included Orbitz,
Expedia and Travelocity.

The study also said that the results have been similar for the last three
years.  Each year traditional travel agencies were able to obtain an equal or
lower fare 90% of the time; although the price difference between agents and
online sources has narrowed.

William Alverson, CEO of Joystar, Inc. stated "This study is the latest
enforcement of what travel industry insiders have known for a long time --
nobody has access to better prices than travel agents.  And, with the
technology, education, and access Joystar provides our growing network of
travel agents, they can successfully compete with the other giants."

The volume of travel by a company is always an important factor in securing
lower fares.  The study looked at three categories of volume to determine the
difference between agency fares versus Internet fares under these
circumstances.  For companies spending up to $20 million, agency fares were:
lower 64% of the time, for companies spending up to $99 million, agency fares
were lower 80% of the time, for companies spending $100 million and above fares
were 95% of the time.

"Many corporate clients like the reassurance of our agents' ability to
personally service their travel needs and to find them the lowest possible
rates."

About Joystar, Inc.

Joystar provides online and offline travel services for the leisure and small
business traveler.  Through the Company's web site http://www.joystar.com/,
millions of web-savvy travelers can research and book air, car, hotel,
vacations and cruises.  Joystar's Travel Rewards Program,
(http://www.joystar.com/travelrewards) is the largest in the industry in terms
of participating suppliers offering the tens of millions of Web-connected
travelers deep discounts, cash rewards, and the ability to earn free travel.
The Company also develops and markets partner opportunities (see
http://www.iamatravelagent.com/) that empower people from all walks of life to
become Home-Based Travel Agents.  Joystar provides its independent agents with
all of the training, tools and back office support allowing them to operate a
successful full-time or part-time business.  In addition to the commissions
earned, Joystar's national sales force of independent agents may earn access to
all of the "perks and benefits" of being a travel professional including "Agent
Only" discounts and courtesy upgrades, stock options, Solo 401K and 529 plans.

For further information please contact: William Alverson of Joystar, Inc.,
[phone],  

DATASOURCE: Joystar, Inc.



CONTACT:  William Alverson of Joystar, Inc., [phone],





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