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Last spring, Music Travel Consultants began talks with the ownership of Bennett Travel. It was determined that a partnership between the two companies would be beneficial for both entities. Over the summer months, the partnership was formed and now known as Bennett Travel<\/a>, powered by Music Travel Consultants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bennett Travel has been a Michigan staple in the student travel industry since 2008. Staffed and operated by former educators, Bennett Travel is proud to serve educators and their student groups. Designing tours for all types of school tours, Bennett Travel consistently offers the best quality for their clients. With a focus on one-of-a-kind, personalized service and attention to detail, Bennett Travel has grown to be the travel planner of choice in Michigan. <\/p>\n

President, Jeffrey Bennett, completed a successful 30-year career as Director of Bands and Orchestras in North Branch, Kentwood and Harbor Springs, Mich. Since his retirement from the classroom, Jeff and his team have dedicated their knowledge, energy and expertise into organizing customized tours for any type of school group. From first consultation to proposal, the staff meets with parents, administrators and travelers to ensure each portion of the tour is designed to meet the client\u2019s needs. A professionally trained Tour Director travels to the destination and back home, taking the pressure of travel logistics off the leader\u2019s plate so that they can focus on the student experience and their performance.<\/p>\n

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Founded in 2008 by Jeff Bennett, Bennett Travel specializes exclusively in student group travel arrangements for middle school, high school and collegiate groups including music performance ensembles. Led by former educators and award-winning music teachers, they focus on meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of students, teaching staff, parents and administrators for each group they serve. <\/p>\n

High quality trips with extraordinary personal service are the hallmarks upon which they’ve built their reputation. The staff takes the time to understand group needs and concerns. Group travel is their business. Bennett Travel has focused exclusively on group trips since day one and their staff has vast travel knowledge and travel experience in every popular group destination around the globe. Matching the MTC principals made the formation of the partnership a perfect fit. <\/p>\n

Jeff and his team will continue to provide incredible service and travel planning for their clients while utilizing the industry leading technology and back office support from MTC.<\/p>\n

Class trips, band, choir or orchestra performance tours, their commitment is to give each group an educational and once in a lifetime travel experience. Learn more about Bennett Travel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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