My Planet and Bentours unite to create My Planet/BenTours!
In the rather chilly environment of the Minus 5 IceBar on Sydney’s Circular Quay last night, [Pictured right] Australia’s leading Scandinavian operator – MyPlanet and its wholesale arm Bentours – part of the European-based TUI Active Travel Group, announced that they have officially integrated brands to MyPlanet/ MyBentours.
“This move really strengthens our Australian operations as we head into 2009 and is reflected in our product for next year which is the most comprehensive we have yet had in the market,†MyPlanet/MyBentours General Manager Sandy Greenwood [Pictured below second from right with colleagues and guests] said.
“It also comes at a time when we are about to celebrate 30 years of operations in 2009 so the integration of these two respected names in the industry is an exciting, and progressive, move for us and for our clientele ,†Greenwood said.
Both company’s websites are integrated and will include a new agent login with the capacity for online booking. This feature will also be available to consumers.
“Both companies were founded on an absolute passion for Scandinavia which has been combined in our new MyPlanet/MyBentours 2009 ‘Scandinavia & Eastern Europe, Arctic, Baltic, Russia’ brochure; it is a fusion of an incredible range of product,†she said.
“We are continuing with our core Scandinavian, Arctic, Baltic and Russian tours but have also added new expeditions for those wanting the soft adventure experience and the region is a fantastic destination for that.
“We have also included a voyage to northern Canada and Greenland in our cruising section; a stunning experience that highlights this vast Arctic wilderness and its unique wildlife – an unforgettable journey even for the most experienced traveller,†Greenwood said.
“In all, the 2009 brochure is designed to provide the widest range of product available to suit the diverse needs of our clients – from cruising to rail travel, combination cruise and land packages as well as a variety of independent travel options,†she said.
It includes the popular ‘Norwegian Coastal Voyage’, ‘Sweden’s Gota Canal’, the soft adventure ‘Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise’, ’Russia & Lapland’ cruise/tour, ‘’Norway King of Fjords Rail Tour’, ‘Taste of the Baltics’, ‘Iceland Complete’ and ‘Grand Nordic’ – among an extensive lineup of high quality Scandinavia and regional product.
“While we believe the product is the best in the market, I also want to emphasise that our specialized consultants really know our destinations. They utilize their knowledge to provide our clients with the best experience possible while also providing a high standard of travel service,†Greenwood said.
For further information contact MyPlanet and MyBentours, phone 1800 221 712 www.myplanetaustralia.com
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