Speakers

Sven-Olof Lindblad is president and founder of Lindblad Expeditions, an expedition travel company proving voyages in the Galapagos, Antarctica, Baja California, Alaska, the Arctic and beyond.  Sven Lindblad has received international recognition, including the 2008 National Wildlife Federation’s Corporate Achievement Award for Conservation, 2007 Global Tourism Business Award, 2007 Seafood Champion Award, U.N. Programme Global 500 Award and recognition from HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg for his dedication to the conservation and environmental stewardship of the Galapagos archipelago.  The company has also been named #1 Small-Ship Cruise Line (Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Value Awards 2006), “The Best Ships in the World” and “The Best Itineraries” (Condé Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel Awards 2008 and 2006).