AUTHENTIC Announces 2026 Partnership with National Geographic Lindblad
- Nataly Horan
- Dec 2
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MIAMI, FL, December 1, 2025 — National Geographic-Lindblad and AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives® announce a new partnership shaped by one guiding idea. Tell the Lindblad story with clarity, intention, and style. Throughout 2026, AUTHENTIC will introduce North American Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events professionals to the world of Lindblad through a year of thoughtful storytelling. As part of the collaboration, Lindblad becomes the official Expedition Cruise Partner of 2026 for AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives®.
Expedition cruising is not new to the MICE community. What is new is the opportunity to understand Lindblad Expeditions through the people who live it every day. The partnership focuses on steady, elevated storytelling that reveals the heritage, philosophy, and purpose behind the brand. It invites planners to step into the Lindblad world through a lens of curiosity and intention.
Throughout the year, AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives® will bring the Lindblad narrative to life through In Good Company conversations with the Lindblad team, editorial features that explore the brand’s history and destinations, and quarterly updates that offer planners a closer look at what defines a Lindblad voyage. MICE Bites® sessions will provide space for Q&As and timely insights as the year unfolds.
“Lindblad’s approach to exploration carries a depth that resonates with people who appreciate intentional travel,” said Nataly Horan, Founder and CEO of AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives®. “I’m very excited to learn more about the Lindblad Expeditions brand throughout the year. Their collaboration with National Geographic positions them as the expedition cruise line to watch in 2026.”
For decades, Lindblad Expeditions has brought travelers into rare and remarkable places on Earth. Naturalists, scientists, and cultural experts guide each journey with knowledge and purpose. It is a style of travel that appeals to planners who seek experiences that spark creativity and create lasting connection.
The partnership lives across AUTHENTIC’s editorial ecosystem. It is not a marketing campaign. It is a year of storytelling, designed to help the MICE community understand Lindblad in a way that feels clear, human, and elevated.
Lindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in responsible travel. Voyages combine exploration, education, and discovery, bringing guests closer to nature, culture, and conservation efforts around the world.
AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives® is a U.S. based strategic sourcing and storytelling agency that connects cruise lines, hotels, destinations, and travel experiences with the North American MICE market. The company is known for its elevated editorial voice, intentional storytelling, and community of planners who value meaningful, human-centered travel.
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AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives®
Nataly Horan, Founder & CEO
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