Partnership with Croatia’s Brodosplit to build a new expedition ship by 2020
Croatia, 12 June 2018 – KKR-backed Travelopia, one of the world’s leading experiential travel groups, has signed an agreement with Croatia’s Brodosplit to build a new 200 passenger expedition ship designed for operation in the polar region. The ship will offer an unparalleled and innovative expeditionary capability and provide unique travel experiences for Travelopia’s customers.
Croatia is an investment destination for KKR as a leading, global investor. The agreement by Travelopia demonstrates KKR’s ongoing support of Croatian businesses and contribution towards creating employment in the region. KKR has earlier obtained full local regulatory approval to invest, through its portfolio company United Group, in Nova TV. Through this transaction, United Group will be able to support local production capabilities and step up investments into own content production in Croatia.
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About KKR
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About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world’s leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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