A&K Purchases Crystal Ships, Revives Crystal Cruises Brand
经过多里·萨尔茨曼(Dori Saltzman)/经过很多猜测,Abercrombie&Kent已将自己揭示为水晶宁静和水晶交响曲的新所有者。两艘船只将在经过广泛的翻新后,将于2023年重返服务,并将根据A&K Travel Group Ltd收购的“ Crystal Cruises”品牌运营。
“I am thrilled to start this new chapter and to be back in an industry that has always had, and always will have a special placed in my heart,” said Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, who is co-chairman of Geoffrey Kent and Heritage, the industrial holding company that owns A&K Travel Group. He is also co-chairman of the A&K Travel Group Ltd., Abercrombie & Kent, and, now, Crystal Cruises.
Lefebvre d’Ovidio has been expressing interest in acquiring the ships and the brand almost since the first moments it went out of business.
“Thirty-five years ago, my family acquired control of Sitmar Cruises, building three of the first purpose-built cruise ships, and 30 years ago my family pioneered a new way of cruising. Our goal was to deliver the best experience, pampering guests from all over the world with around-the-clock butler service and extraordinary culinary experiences. Selling the cruise business that belonged to my family for a quarter of a century was a difficult decision, as I knew I would miss this industry immensely. Therefore, when the opportunity arose to acquire Crystal Cruises, I did not think about it twice. Having next to me my incredible friend and inspiring leader Geoffrey Kent makes this venture even more enjoyable.”
“将Crystal Cruises与非凡的量身定制的体验Abercrombie&Kent相结合的想法,在过去的60年中,Abercrombie&Kent已成功地为客人提供了兴奋,热情和骄傲。,A&K Travel Group Ltd.和Crystal Cruises的联席主席,以及Abercrombie&Kent的创始人,联合主席兼首席执行官。
向前迈进,Crystal Cruises和Abercrombie&Kent将向A&K Travel Group Ltd的首席执行官Cristina Levis报告。该公司已与世界上最大的邮轮管理公司之一V.Ships Leisure合作,以帮助运营Crystal Cruises。
有关新的水晶巡航经验的更多信息,包括行程在内,将透露靠近该产品线的恢复服务。