Bonner Travel Service to merge with Bryan Tours/MTS TRAVEL

EPHRATA, PA, January 1, 2006 -- MTS TRAVEL CEO Jim Buddendorf announced that effective January 1, 2006, Bonner Travel Service has merged with Bryan Tours/MTS TRAVEL, the company's office in Jackson, Mississippi. The merger enhances the vacations side of the company, which is the North American leader in church, mission, relief and development travel.

Ms. Chris Mize McMillan, CEO of Bonner Travel exclaimed, "We are excited about merging with Bryan Tours/MTS Travel and see this as a wonderful opportunity for both companies. Both agencies have a long and well established reputation throughout the state as well as the nation."

Bonner Travel was established in 1960 and throughout their 45-year history has been, and continues to be, recognized as an innovative and reliable organization.

Ms. Anita Nooe, Manager of Bryan Tours/MTS TRAVEL in Jackson said, "We are looking forward to a seamless merger for both staff and clients and are proud to have Bonner Travel joining the MTS TRAVEL family."

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