PHOTOS: Bench Africa sets a new benchmark with 54th anniversary celebrations

PHOTOS: Bench Africa sets a new benchmark with 54th anniversary celebrations

Bench Africa marked its 54th anniversary in style with a night of celebrations in Sydney. The company brought together its team from across Australia to celebrate this significant milestone.

The event, held on 13 March, was a night of champagne, cocktails and celebrations overlooking Sydney Harbour and a fantastic opportunity for the team to come together, after years of remote working, to revel in their achievements spanning more than five decades.

“This is the first time the team has been able to get together since the pandemic, making the celebrations all the more special,” said Bench Africa’s groups and operations manager, Julie De Palo.

“Like everyone in the industry, we’ve had a challenging few years, but still, our extraordinary team has remained loyal, committed and passionate about creating the very best possible experiences for our customers.

“With the happy return of five previous staff members and one new staff member, we felt it was important to bring together old faces and new and celebrate our success as a team as we continue to deliver exceptional customer service and safari experiences to our valued customers.”

Check out some pics of the celebrations below:

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