The group
Norwegian brand names rarely explain themselves to an English reader. Messereiser means trade fair travel, Temareiser means themed travel, and Nordmannsreiser means Norwegians' travel. Here is what each of the five actually does, who it serves and how to reach it.
Balslev has organised travel since 1982. Over the years the group both acquired and merged companies. Nordmannsreiser is the result of three brands becoming one, and Temareiser Fredrikstad absorbed two smaller operators.
What was nine brands is now five clearly separated ones. Each keeps its own team, its own customers and its own website.
Established 1983
Tailor-made holidays, planned from scratch
Bespoke holidays worldwide for Norwegian travellers: ocean and river cruises, expeditions, safaris, road trips and multi-stop itineraries.
Founded 1984
Corporate travel, run by people who answer the phone
Business travel, incentives, conferences and events for Norwegian companies, with a 24-hour emergency line answered in Norway.
In the market 20+ years
Cultural journeys led by writers, historians and broadcasters
Cultural, historical, musical and culinary journeys with more than 60 named Norwegian tour leaders – authors, journalists and broadcasters travelling to the places they know best.
Established 1996
Travel for people who would rather move than lie down
Ski marathons, cycling camps, training weeks and spectator trips to major championships. Running since 1996.
Trade fairs covered 41
Norwegian delegations at international trade fairs
Flights, hotels, fair passes and transfers for 41 international trade fairs across eight countries, with an optional Norwegian-speaking group leader.
Suppliers and destination partners can reach all five through the head office. Write to post@balslev.no or call +47 23 19 44 00.
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