Knowledge Committee
The Knowledge Committee is established to help realize the objectives and goals outlined in AECO’s 2030 strategy.
Its work will support efforts to establish AECO as the leading expert and knowledge resource on Arctic expedition cruise tourism, and to become the preferred point of contact for Arctic expedition cruise tourism statistics, data, and knowledge for partners and stakeholders.
Members 2026–27
- Peter Garapick, Quark Expeditions (chair)
- Shaun Powell, Seabourn
- Karin Strand, HX Expeditions
- Leif Skog, Lindblad Expeditions
- Bella Bakurova, Poseidon Expeditions
- Jaime Lemus, Silversea
About the Committee
Mandate
Structure
Focus Area
The focus of the Knowledge Committee in 2025 is to consider the committee’s terms of reference, mandate, and tasks.
Secretariat Lead
Anders La Cour Vahl, Director of Governance & Knowledge
Last update: 28. October 2026