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Uri Argov
President and CEO, Member of Board of Directors

Mr. Argov founded Tourico Holidays with his wife, Miriam, in July 1994. Under his direction, Tourico Holidays has twice been recognized in INC Magazine’s list of the Top 500 privately held companies. Prior to founding Tourico Holidays, Mr. Argov was a branch manager for Tourico Holidays Travel & Tours in Israel, which was one of the largest travel agencies in that country. Mr. Argov received his B.S. in Geology and Computer Science from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is a certified ATP pilot with over 2,000 flight hours.
Amir Kalmar
Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Chief Marketing Officer

Mr. Kalmar joined Tourico Holidays in 1996, as the sixth employee of the Company. As president of Global Business Development he oversees the management and direction of the Company's large business development opportunities in the wholesale, travel agent and direct-to-consumer markets. Prior to joining Tourico Holidays, Mr. Kalmar was the General Manger of the Days Inn Oceanside in Miami Beach. This 200 room, high-rise hotel was the top performing property in the chain. Mr. Kalmar received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and bi-lateral studies from Tel Aviv University. He holds a Master in Business Management and Hospitality from Florida International University.
Robert Fischer
CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Fischer has more than 28 years experience in the field of finance, accounting, information systems and operations. During these past three decades he has specialized in software implementation to create financial reporting structures, re-engineered Accounting and Finance Departments to full competence levels and created operational efficiencies for leading companies in the telecommunications, publishing, printing, aviation and leisure travel industries. Among these companies was Broward-based Certified Vacations, Inc., one of the nation's largest vacation package providers, where, he was Senior Director of Finance/Controller. In addition, he held the post of Vice-President Finance/Corporate Controller with one of the world's premier global business aviation service companies, Jet Aviation International, Inc., headquartered at Palm Beach International Airport. His career also includes financial management positions with Metromedia Long Distance, and Review Publications. Bob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Stephen Skidgel
Executive Vice President of Operations

Mr. Skidgel manages operations at Travel Holdings where he directs the FIT, Groups and Flights departments. Bringing 16 years experience in the industry, Steve joined Travel Holdings in 2005 to develop worldwide cruise product and still maintains oversight in this area. Prior to joining Travel Holdings, Steve's career is highlighted by 10 years with Cruises Only where he served as Senior member of Sales and Operations bringing a small entrepreneurial entity to the largest single distributor of cruises in the world and formally traded on the NASDAQ. Additionally, Steve spent 5 years as Vice President of Travel Operations at Global Travel International and is a graduate of West Virginia University.
Asi Ginio
Executive Vice President of Product Development

Mr. Ginio joined Tourico Holidays in 1999 to help run its group sales department. In less than a year, he established the Tourico Holidays Product Development Department which today oversees more than 9,000 direct contracts with travel related suppliers around the globe. Mr. Ginio oversees the Product Development offices in the US, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Mr. Ginio is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Hospitality Management.
Wendy E. Friedberg
Chief Legal Officer

Ms. Friedberg is admitted to the New York and Florida bars since 1986. She is a graduate of State University of N.Y. at Binghamton (BA with distinction 1982) and State University of N.Y. at Buffalo (JD 1985). Ms. Friedberg was awarded a Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship. She is a former partner at Aidif & Friedberg, PA, where she represented clients in a variety of venues including state trial and appellate courts, U.S. Supreme Court, National Labor Relations Board, and arbitrations.
Oren Hadar
Chief Technology Officer for Travel Holdings, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer of Travel Global Systems (TGS)

Mr. Hadar heads up the technology division for Travel Holdings, Inc., as well as overseeing day-to-day operations of Travel Global Systems (TGS) a wholly owned technology development company. The Internet Technology team at TGS Israel Development, Ltd., consists of 33 professionals including a research and development team and a quality assurance team. He is a graduate of the Tel Aviv University. Visit Oren's blog: http://oren-hadar.blogspot.com/
Jason Soss
Executive Vice President of Global Business Development
for Travel Holdings, Inc.

Jason Soss is the Executive Vice President of Global Business Development for Travel Holdings, Inc. Based in the company’s Atlanta office, Soss is responsible for analyzing business opportunities, developing new market initiatives, and assessing new markets. Soss has specialized, high-level insight in travel sectors including global airline distribution, timeshare markets and technology platforms. Soss is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Travel Holdings’ newest company launching within the year, which is currently in its development stages. Soss holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Communications from the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
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