Geoffrey Kent

Crystal has unveiled an extraordinary new experience, the Crystal Chairmen’s Cruise, sailing 2-8 April 2024 aboard Crystal Symphony from Jeddah to Rhodes. Guests will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside travel industry titans, A&K Travel Group Executive Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre, and Geoffrey Kent, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent.

Abercrombie & Kent has launched a new journey, Italy and the Palio, hosted the company’s founder, Geoffrey Kent, alongside His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, Charles Innes-Ker. Set to depart in August 2024, this expedition unlocks the rich cultural tapestry and thrilling traditions of Italy, culminating in the world-famous Palio di Siena horse race.

Following completion of an investment in the Abercrombie & Kent Group by Heritage Group, Manfredi Lefebvre will become Co-Chairman with Geoffrey Kent who is also the Founder of Abercrombie & Kent. “We will be working together to translate our shared vision for the future into concrete strategies that will allow A&K to reach its goals in the next phase of development, building on seven years of double-digit growth,” explained Kent.

Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent has tapped into his vast global travel experience to develop two new Inspiring Expeditions which he will personally guide through Ethiopia and Brazil.

This week saw the announcement that Abercrombie & Kent’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Geoffrey Kent, had forged ties with Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman of Heritage group and the Executive Chairman of Silversea Cruises, to jointly acquire 100% of Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies from Zhonghong Holding. LATTE spoke directly with Kent and Lefebvre from A&K’s Chicago head office to learn more about the venture.

Geoffrey J.W. Kent, Founder, Chairman and CEO of luxury travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, has formed a strategic partnership with Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman of Heritage group, to jointly acquire 100% of the Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies S.A. (Abercrombie & Kent). The union brings together two visionaries in luxury travel to further develop Abercrombie & Kent as the premier brand in luxury and experiential travel.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.