Crystal Announces Deal with Travel Leaders Network

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Crystal Announces Deal with Travel Leaders Network

 

MIAMI – June 16, 2023 – Crystal announced today that it will be a preferred supplier to Travel Leaders Network (TLN), the largest North American consortia specializing in luxury and experiential travel. TLN has also served as a key strategic sales distribution partner for the A&K Travel Group for several years.

 

Crystal will provide TLN’s portfolio of travel advisors with exceptional experiences at sea that will delight their clients and create lifelong memories while sailing.  

 

“Crystal is delighted to work with Travel Leaders Network and its community of passionate and dedicated travel professionals,” said Vice President of Sales & Trade Partnerships for Crystal Brandon Townsley. “Our collaboration presents a tremendous opportunity to re-engage with travel sellers throughout their vast network as well as introduce the Crystal brand to travel professionals whose clientele seek extraordinary experiences both at sea and onshore.  The Travel Leaders’ team and advisor support is exceptional, which blends perfectly with Crystal’s DNA and commitment to being ‘exceptional at sea’.”

 

Travel Leaders Network is one of the industry's largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours. Representing more than 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada, the network uses the power of its parent company, Internova, to assist millions of leisure and business travelers annually.

 

“We are pleased to announce Crystal as our newest preferred supplier partner,” said Travel Leaders Network President Roger E. Block.  “Our members are once again looking forward to offering these exceptional voyages to their clients and experience the world-class service and offerings that has made Crystal an award-winning brand for several years.” 

 

Crystal Serenity’s inaugural sailing will depart July 31, 2023, from Marseille for a Mediterranean cruise, and Crystal Symphony will depart on Sept. 1, 2023, from Athens. Planned voyages will travel throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

 

 

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About Crystal

For more than three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages. In 2022 A&K Travel Group acquired the Crystal brand and its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era of Exceptional at Sea. The globally renowned cruise line offers discerning travelers industry-leading, authentic, and enriching experiences both onshore and at sea. Crystal’s pioneering partnership with Abercrombie & Kent provides guests with unparalleled access to the most sought-after experiences, destinations, and the latest cultural makers around the world.  The reimagined ships will boast larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, new cutting-edge wellness offerings, spectacular entertainment and complimentary world-class dining - including the return of UMI UMA - the only dining experience by Michelin-Star Chef Master Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) at sea. With a legacy of unrivaled service and commitment to sophistication and elegance at every touchpoint, once on board passengers feel as if they are perfectly at home.