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A&K Travel Group to resurrect Crystal Cruises brand
A&K Travel Group Ltd confirmed it has acquired luxury cruise vessels Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
The two ships will resume service in 2023 after undergoing extensive refurbishment.
The two ships were acquired at auction in the Bahamas
The ships will operate under the Crystal Cruises brand again, which was also acquired by A&K Travel Group Ltd.
A&K is owned by Geoffrey Kent and Heritage Group, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre.
“I am thrilled to start this new chapter and to be back in an industry that has always had a special place in my heart,’ said Lefebvre.
Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent will be under the responsibility of Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group Ltd.
CMC Capital, Limited advised A&K Travel Group Ltd. in the acquisition.
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