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Intrepid Travel offers sustainable experience-rich travel via more than 900 trips on all seven continents. As a certified B Corp, we're a business that balances purpose and profit. We are the largest global adventure tour operator with a network of 31 destination management companies (DMCs) and a not-for-profit foundation. Majority owned by its co-founders and staff, Intrepid has been taking small groups to travel the local way, on real-life experiences for more than three decades. Through our global DMC network, our expert teams operate the majority of our trips, as well as tours on behalf of other leading travel brands. Our not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised over AUD $20m for 160 charities around the world since 2002. Find out more in our annual report: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/annualreport

We are the worlds leading and most-awarded tour brand. Spanning seven continents we are dedicated to connecting our guests to the depth of the places we go, and ensuring a positive impact on the people, places and wildlife of destinations we visit. We MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®. Spanning all seven continents, we are dedicated to effortlessly connecting you to the real depth of the places we go. From our humble beginnings under our parent company, The Travel Corporation, we now boast 302 trips and a collection of local experiences that are exclusive to us. We are bound together by our longstanding travel legacy and unwavering commitment to provide exceptional service to each and every guest. Travel is inextricably in our blood, and it’s this love for what we do that is felt throughout our family and wider teams. Expect to find a series of unique Trafalgar Highlights that you won't find anywhere else. From viewing the icons, unlocking the Hidden Gems of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists and breaking bread with locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences, you’ll go beyond the ‘ready-made’ facade that everyone else sees. Everything is taken care of so you can travel with ease and get the real thing, without worrying about a thing. We consider how we can positively impact the communities we engage with. Through our JoinTrafalgar initiatives powered by TreadRight, guests don’t just leave footprints on the ground, but leave a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities. With a loyal network of Local Specialists, hoteliers and suppliers across the globe, we partner with those who know the regions best. After all, it’s the people and places we’ve known since 1947 with feedback from over five million happy guests that fuels our innovation to craft Simply The Best holidays. Part of the TTC family of brands. Privacy Policy: www.trafalgar.com/privacy-policy

AKTG is a global lifestyle and travel company that sets the standard for refined and personalized travel experiences. Abercrombie & Kent Abercrombie & Kent is an international travel company, renowned for creating thrilling, innovative and ultra-luxurious journeys all over the world. Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Crystal For more than three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages. In 2022 AKTG acquired the Crystal brand and its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era of Exceptional at Sea. Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio de Cluniere di Balsorano | Executive Chairman, AKTG, Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent, and Chairman, Heritage Group The former chairman of Silversea Cruises, Lefebvre is also President of the Monegasque Chamber of Shipping and a Member of the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council. He was honoured with the Chevalier de l’Ordre de Saint Charles and Grimaldi by SAS Prince Albert of Monaco. Geoffrey Kent | Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent Born on safari, Kent built A&K into the world’s premier luxury travel company. He was inducted into the UK Travel Hall of Fame for creating “experiential travel” by bringing the same sense of adventure found on safari to destinations around the world. Cristina Levis | CEO, AKTG After beginning her career at a boutique financial services firm, Levis worked in investment banking for the leisure, travel and tourism industry. She joined Silversea Cruises as Chief Business Development Officer and supervised new ship construction, as well as extensive refurbishments of the classic and expedition fleet.