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Crystal Opens First-Ever Chairmen’s Cruise

by Dori Saltzman  January 02, 2024
Crystal Opens First-Ever Chairmen’s Cruise

Photo: Crystal

This April, Crystal Symphony will sail Crystal’s first-ever Chairmen’s Cruise, giving guests the chance to rub elbows with “travel industry titans,” A&K Travel Group executive chairman Manfredi Lefebvre, and Geoffrey Kent, founder and chairman emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent.

“The Crystal Chairmen’s Cruise epitomizes our commitment to redefining exceptional travel,” said CEO of A&K Travel Group, Cristina Levis. “This voyage reflects our dedication to providing our guests with unique and enriching experiences, especially iconic land adventures that elevate the Crystal brand.”

Both Lefebvre and Kent will engage in special lectures, interactive discussions, and exclusive meet & greets throughout the sailing, which runs from April 2 to 8, 2024 from Jeddah to Rhodes. Additionally, both will join a limited-availability five-day pre-cruise trip to AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s desert oasis.

Other notables on the sailing will be Peter Maech, author of “Aperture” and “Zänker”; Justice Dennis Curran, a career politician; artist Martin Kaye; and English musical theater actress Sabrina Aloueche.

  
  
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