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Ponant chalked up record bookings in Q1

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'We are confident in our business model,' remarked Hervé Bellaïche, Ponant’s chief sales, marketing & communications officer.
In the first three months of 2023, Ponant recorded its best quarterly results for bookings since the line launched 35 years ago, smashing its previous record by 30%.

The number of bookings in the first quarter of 2023 was 80% higher than in the first quarter of 2019.

Remarked Hervé Bellaïche, Ponant’s chief sales, marketing & communications officer, ‘This result not only reflects the recovery in confidence in the market, but to Ponant’s ability to stand out in its sector… While remaining vigilant about societal changes and able to transform ourselves when necessary, we are confident in our business model: small ships, respectful of the destinations visited and environmental issues, and an always better quality of service.’