Brian Bennett has been working as a travel agent for over 43 years, starting his career in Sydney and purchasing a Harvey World Travel office in Chester Hill. He moved to Adelaide in 1983 and opened the current office which has been successfully traded at its current address for 41 years.
Brian completed a Certificate in Travel in New South Wales. He also holds his Cruise Masters Certificate and many other accreditations, such as being a qualified Aussie Specialist travel agent and Gold Status as part of the 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Programme.
Since starting in travel, Brian has travelled extensively and has participated in many award trips which the agency has won for outstanding achievements. Brian has also won many industry awards during his career including Top Consultant SA in 2016 with the Qantas Holidays and NO 2 nationally, and then National Top Consultant for Qantas Holidays in 2017. He was Top Consultant SA for Trafalgar for many years, and Top 4 Consultant in SA with Insight Vacations in 2020. He was also in the top ten Scenic agents nationally for several years, including being awarded the Top Agent in SA.
Brian has escorted groups of clients on many trips including several European River Cruises, Canada & Alaska, Sri Lanka, India/Suez Canal, East Africa/South Africa, Singapore, Bali and cruises to Asia.
In 2024 Travel and Cruise Professionals was honoured with the prestigious Leading Agency Award by Travellers Choice, Australia’s preeminent national network of independently-owned travel agencies. This award recognises a travel agency that has achieved outstanding business success and is awarded to only one agency each year. The office, under Brian’s leadership, also earned again in 2024 a Silver Choice Award, an honour reserved for travel companies ranking among the top 20 performing businesses in the network.
Brian is able to provide excellent service, expert advice and extensive knowledge. He will be able to assist you with any travel destination, many of which he has visited.
Brian has travelled on more than 50 cruises. He loves the concept of unpacking once, and having all the meals and entertainment included in the cruise cost.
His favourite destinations include Canada, France, Britain, Tanzania, Myanmar & Morocco. But close to home, Norfolk Island is a must!
There are endless destinations that Brian has visited and loves.