Ralph de Klijn and Johan Halvarsson partner on cruise and resort consultancy

The partnership heralds a new era for iStrive, founded by de Klijn in 2021, having worked at Silversea, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas and Viking. More recently he has been an advisor to private equity in cruise investments and as interim COO for Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC).

Halvarsson, boasts a 27-year career in the hospitality industry and previously served as operations director for MSC Cruises in Geneva, and before that led a Caribbean resort group, overseeing its rebuild and initiated a hospitality training program that was funded and backed by the World Bank as part of an income support training program after Hurricane Irma and Maria.

Investor support

Commenting on the partnership, de Klijn stated; ‘At iStrive, our mission is to revolutionize the cruise and resort industries and provide investor support through top-tier consultancy services that foster innovation and excellence.’

He continued, ‘by partnering with Johan Halvarsson and collaborating with other experts, we enhance our ability to understand and exceed the expectations of the travel and hospitality sector.’

At iStrive, Halvarsson aims to leverage his experience to elevate customer experiences, increase market share, optimize supply chains, and boost client revenues.