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Planet Group reveals its outbound wing 'Planet Vacations'

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 09 - 2009 at 12:02
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Planet Travel & Tours has launched 'Planet Vacations' as their outbound tourism brand during the Arabian Travel Market 2009.

The insight and resourcefulness of the visionary and owner of Planet Group, Mr. Georges Moussa has built a niche for the group. With its strong travel wing, Planet Travel & Tours, the group is well - positioned not only in the United Arab Emirates but has travel offices in Lebanon, Europe, CIS and China.

While speaking to the media at the reveal of its outbound wing 'Planet Vacations', Mr. Georges Moussa said, 'Planet Vacations will be releasing series of products in the near future catering to the different market segments. The brand has been launched on the belief of 'something new something different' for the customers.'

Mr. Georges Moussa added 'Planet Vacations' is 'a personalized service to the valued customers away from the present day's robotic approach and dot com culture. You certainly need human touch when it comes to vacations and emotions of an individual, indeed Planet Vacations will ensure that every small detail has been noted so as a meticulously designed itinerary will give you a long lasting experience.

In a colourful event at the Planet Group stand, in the presence of the diginatories and embassy officials from the Counselate of Uzbekistan, Mr. Georges Moussa, Chairman of and Mr. Ibrahim Nalkhande, Chief Operating Officer of Planet Group revealed a standalone brochure on its first outbound destination 'Uzbekistan'.

H.E. Mr. Zahid Khakimov, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan said:
" Planet Travel & Tours has been appointed as the General Sales Agent to promote travel into Uzbekistan from the GCC countries and Uzbektourism welcomes tourists from the Gulf to come and experience our hospitality."


The products of Planet Vacations will be available throughout the distribution network of Planet Travel & Tours in the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Georges Moussa, Chairman Planet Group reiterated the current practices of the group of service add-ons and value additions to retain the loyalty of the customers. Besides the huge FIT Outbound, Planet Vacations will be targeting the bulk and group travel in the form of Outbound MICE, Student Exchange Programs by the end of current fiscal year.

The spectrum of the products will not be limited to the traditional seasonal movement but will be good for the entire year added by Ibrahim Nalkhande, Chief Operating Officer - Travel.
Uzbeki dancers Adorn Planet Group stand.
Uzbeki dancers Adorn Planet Group stand.
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Planet Group is a conglomerate of 11 companies with dedicated entities which complement and support tourism into the United Arab Emirates. Planet Group's travel and hospitality wing consists of Planet Travel & Tours, Planet Tours & Safaris, Planet Exhibitions, Hotels - Award-winning Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Orient Guest House, Galaxy Plaza and soon to be announced its flagship five-star property in Danat, Abu Dhabi

Other interests in travel -General Sales Agent to several airlines in Central Asia - Uzbekistan Airways, Transaero, S7, Somon Air, Air Krygystan and has been newly appointed as the General Sales Agent for Wataniya Airways - Premier National Carrier for the State of Kuwait.

What's new - Planet Tours and Safaris has an impressive new camp built on 100,000 sq meters which easily accommodates 700-800 pax easily. There are 13 Arabic style tents made from the best materials in different shapes a renaissance of the Arabic culture.'

'The distinctive two floors tent prepared for couples can accommodate 10 pax on the second floor while guests enjoy a special view of the camp from all sides. Another camp which can accomodate VIP group size is 24MX10M. It can accommodate approximately 80-100 pax with a private buffet table.

The icon of the camp will be two heritage towers with walls at the entrance and a big water fall and many palm trees.'

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