Have insurance, will travel!

Web Reservations International launches new insurance policy for backpackers

Dublin, Ireland, March 20, 2003 -- Web Reservations International (WRI) have today announced the launch of a new online insurance policy designed specifically for backpackers. The policy, sold through www.insureandtravel.com and the companys flagship site, www.hostelworld.com, is the only policy of its kind offering cover to individuals of any nationality, traveling to any country. With no restrictions based on age, trip duration or number of destinations traveled to and with prices starting at under $1.25 per day it is an ideal alternative for all budget, independent and youth travelers.

About Web Reservations International

WRI is the leading provider of online reservations to the BIYT market (Budget, Independent and Youth Travel). Through its Hostelworld.com division, WRI offers confirmed online reservations for hostels and budget hotels. Additionally, through a range of web sites, it offers reservations for adventure holidays, activities and tours for the BIYT market. WRI enables over two thousand companies to sell their tourism
products online. WRI also licenses its reservations technology to a wide range of affiliate travel websites including www.studentuniverse.com, www.lastminute.com and www.kilroytravels.com.

Web Reservations International was founded in 1999, is privately held
And headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

For further information contact:

Catherine Gilvarry
Marketing & PR

Web Reservations International ltd.
Tel: +353 1 4980705
E-mail: catherine@webresint.com
Web: www.webresint.com