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

  • Peter Garapick, Quark Expeditions (chair)​
  • Kaleigh Collinson, Adventure Canada​
  • Karin Strand, HX ​
  • Leif Skog, Lindblad Expeditions​
  • Bella Bakurova, Poseidon Expeditions

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, Deputy Director

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Last update: 19. November 2025