DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A&K Travel Group has named David Linde as Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent’s USA & Canada Destination Management Company.

“I’m thrilled to continue A&K’s mission to showcase the best of North America for active travellers who seek meaningful experiences and insider access,” said Linde. “We are already exploring new product and service initiatives to further enhance our luxury FIT, small group and cruise sectors, as well as opportunities to expand our offerings across more of the U.S. and Canada.”

Linde brings more than three decades of global travel experience in the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia, including destination management, hotel contracting, operational delivery, supplier strategy and product/services procurement, with companies including Thomas Cook and TUI. Most recently he was General Manager, Thailand for Destination Asia, based in Bangkok.

AKTG is the parent company of Abercrombie & Kent as well as cruise line Crystal. A&K operates the world’s largest network of luxury DMCs, with over 55 offices in more than 30 countries.