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Viking Named to TIME's List of the Most Influential Companies
Viking Recognized on the Annual TIME100 List Honoring Companies Making an Extraordinary Impac...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Viking Named to TIME’s List of the Most Influential Companies\n\n\n .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n \n\n\n\n\n Viking Recognized on the Annual TIME100 List\n \n\n Honoring Companies Making an Extraordinary Impact Around the World\n \n\n\n\n\n Viking\n \n ®\n \n (\n \n www.viking.com\n \n ) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Viking was also named to the\n \n TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list for Travel & Tourism\n \n , which highlights the 10 most influential companies shaping the sector in 2026.\n \n\n This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\n \n https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260430011922/en/\n \n\n\n\n\n Viking today announced it has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which recognizes companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches. Pictured here (left to right), a Viking ocean ship, expedition ship and river ship. For more information, visit www.viking.com.\n \n\n\n “To be recognized by TIME as one of the world’s most influential companies is an incredible honor,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Ever since our humble beginnings in 1997, we have always done things differently in the travel industry. We focus on the destination, and we do not try to be all things to all people. We are proud that our contrarian approach continues to resonate with our guests, the industry and prestigious publications like TIME, as we continue to grow thoughtfully and stay true to what makes Viking different.”\n \n\n To assemble the list, TIME polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then, TIME editors evaluated nominations on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition and success. The result is a diverse group of businesses helping cha...