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Leisure Direct Appoints Industry Veteran as President

Leisure Direct, Inc. (OTCBB: LDTI) announced today that it has appointed Robert Dapper as its President. Mr. Dapper is the founder of Royal Spa Manufacturing, based in Indianapolis. He started Royal Spas as an engineering student at Purdue University, incorporated in 1983, and has grown it to one of the most successful spa manufacturing and distribution companies in the industry. Robert Dapper stated, "Leisure Direct has a compelling strategy and I look forward to driving pending deals to closure in the near term, and folding in Royal Spas' expertise to enhance the Business Plan."

Under Mr. Dapper's leadership, Leisure Direct will implement the first stage of its Business Plan of acquiring or opening 50-60 locations in the Eastern half of the United States over the next 3-5 years. It is the intent of Leisure Direct to acquire or open 10-15 locations by year end 2007. Leisure Direct will announce, over the next few days and weeks, the opening of its first location and a couple of acquisitions of currently operating dealers. There will also be announcements of key personnel and new business affiliations made shortly.

John R. Ayling, LDTI's Chairman, stated, "With his 24 years of industry experience, Bob brings an enormous amount of knowledge and industry expertise to Leisure Direct, and will drive the implementation of our growth strategy of acquiring and integrating profitable companies. Bob's educational background as an engineer, along with his industry experience as a marketing and sales expert, are perfect for Leisure Direct's plan of innovating and cross-selling a multitude of products in the leisure backyard industry."

About Royal Spas

Royal Spas (www.royalspa.com) is a 24-year-old manufacturer of spas/hot tubs, swim spas, Gazebos and saunas. Royal Spa Manufacturing is a full service manufacturer having an 89,000-square-foot plant located in Indianapolis and owns or has corporate affiliations with over 60 dealers in 17 mostly Midwestern states.

About Leisure Direct, Inc.

It is the mission of LDTI to become the premier, highest quality and most nationally recognized manufacturer and direct marketer of pool, spa/hot tub, and patio products in the United States. LDTI will implement its strategy by acquiring existing manufacturers of backyard entertainment products and building a direct marketing distribution network.

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder approvals for anticipated actions.


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