The Polar Adventure Company, a leading specialist in polar travel, has welcomed Thomas Lennartz as Partner and Managing Director, effective immediately.
Lennartz joins the Polar Adventure Company from Quark Expeditions, where he served as Vice President of Global Sales, overseeing the company’s global sales and customer service strategies. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Arctic Kingdom, initially as an expedition leader before advancing to Head of Global Sales, Marketing, and Product Development.
Lennartz was also just named to Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious Travel Specialists list as an “Expedition Cruising Specialist” for the 14th consecutive year.

The Polar Adventure Company works with travel advisors to help plan polar experiences for their clients. (Photo Credit: Polar Adventure Company)
Founded by polar industry veterans Clayton Anderson and Jason Hillier, The Polar Adventure Company boasts 50+ years of collective expertise in polar expeditions. Dedicated to curating unparalleled polar journeys from the world’s premier operators, the company’s collection of 1,500 polar-focused trips aims to ensure advisors and their clients receive expert advice at the same price as booking directly with the tour company.
“Thomas brings a wealth of experience in polar travel, encompassing expedition cruising and land-based journeys. His deep knowledge of this niche industry, combined with a genuine passion for adventure, makes him a valuable addition to our team,” says Jason Hillier, Co-Founder of the Polar Adventure Company.
“His appointment underscores our commitment to providing exceptional service and guidance to travel advisors and their clients who are seeking extraordinary Arctic and Antarctic experiences.”
“I am thrilled to partner with Clayton and Jason, and to further expand the Polar Adventure Company’s influence in offering unparalleled and impartial insights and advice on polar travel expeditions,” says Lennartz. “As this landscape continues to evolve with new operators, our aim is to provide travel advisors with quick and seamless access to the best recommendations tailored to their clients’ preferences, all at the best value.”
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