TUI Travel PLC has acquired adventure cruise and tour company Zegrahm Expeditions and its sister company, Eco-Expeditions, an adventure travel company specializing in small-ship cruises, tours, and safaris to remote areas. No transaction price was announced. TUI Travel, based in Europe, is a company including leading international travel companies operating as independent brands. Some of these specialty brands include Travcoa, The Moorings, TCS Expeditions and Country Walkers. Zegrahm will continue escorted small ship adventures as it has for 20 years. The company’s founders and directors will stay fully engaged in the day-to-day direction and operation of the company. Zegrahm and Eco Expeditions will remain headquartered in Seattle.Led by expert guides and lecturers, Zegrahm itineraries are crafted and all-inclusive, feature deluxe accommodations, and operate in all seven continents. TUI Travel PLC is a leading international leisure travel group which operates in approximately 180 countries worldwide and serves more than 30 million customers in over 25 source markets. For more information, visit www.tuitravelplc.com or www.zeco.com. Pictured: Clipper Adventurer
