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French cruise line Ponant has announced today
the acquisition of some business assets of New York City-based Travel Dynamics
International, a leading operator of high-caliber educational programs aboard
small cruise ships.
The new company will offer cruise programs for the American market under the
brand “PONANT, Cultural Cruises & Expeditions.”
Ponant specializes in luxury expedition cruising aboard its fleet of intimate
yacht-style vessels, with a focus on destination-rich itineraries, including 15
years sailing the Polar regions.
Travel Dynamics was founded on the belief that traveling and learning about the
world and its many cultures enriches individuals and society as a whole. For 45
years, the company has been offering top-notch educational cruises to
destinations around the world, accompanied by distinguished scholars, expert
lecturers and local guides.
By aligning the expertise of the two companies, Ponant intends to become the
first luxury cruise line to develop enrichment programs with a focus on cultural
voyages and expeditions to all seven continents, according to a statement from
the company.
With the acquisition, Ponant aims to strengthen its business in the US. The
cruise line will remain committed to investing in and reinforcing its existing
strategic and historical partnerships in the US, notably with Abercrombie &
Kent, Gohagan & Company and Tauck. |
