LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2026--
Viking ® ( www.viking.com ) (NYSE: VIK) has once again been voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year Viking has been rated at the top of both the river and ocean categories.
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“We are honored to once again be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking. “To be recognized as #1 in both categories six years in a row is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Viking family. We are grateful to our guests for their trust and support and proud that our commitment to enriching, destination-focused experiences continues to resonate with curious travelers.”
Today's recognition is the latest in a series of honors for Viking. In addition to the awards from Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Viking was recently named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights organizations making an extraordinary impact around the world. The Viking Vesta® was also named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List. Additional accolades include Viking ranking #1 in seven categories in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards and earning top honors from Southern Living for both its river and ocean voyages in the publication’s 2026 cruise rankings .
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About Viking
Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans six years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure —no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.
Viking has once again earned top honors from Condé Nast Traveler, voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans in the publication’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Viking has ranked #1 in both categories. Viking is also recognized as a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—making it the only travel company to simultaneously earn these prestigious honors from both publications. Pictured here, one of Viking’s award-winning ocean ships sailing near the southern coast of Iceland. For more information, visit www.viking.com.
For the sixth consecutive year, Viking has been voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated as a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors from both publications. Pictured here, a Viking Longship sailing the Main River. For more information, visit www.viking.com.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2026--
BARK (NYSE: BARK), the world’s most dog-centric company devoted to making all dogs happy, today announced a major expansion of its partnership with Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX). After Pet Crocs shoes, Crocs' entry into the pet category with BARK, sold out and left dog parents asking for more, the collaboration now expands beyond footwear into how dogs play, walk and lounge.
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The centerpiece is the Crocs Snore Mode dog bed, a customizable, oversized Crocs Classic Clog-like bed your dog can actually sleep in. It comes with Jibbitz™ charm-inspired slots, so dog parents can style it just like a pair of Crocs shoes and swap plush charms to match their dog's personal flair. It's available now as an add-to-box option for new and current BarkBox (starting at $27/month) and Super Chewer (starting at $29/month) subscribers, as well as on bark.co, and will be available on crocs.com in late October.
The walk gets an upgrade, too. Crocs styles are already the unofficial dog-walking shoe, now the collection extends that same energy to the leash, with collars, leashes, and poop bag holders in four colorways, plus coordinating Crocs shoes, so the whole walk is matched head-to-toe.
The expanded collection also includes:
"Crocs consistently wins by committing fully to big swings, then building an identity with consumers around those swings, that's the exact playbook we run at BARK," said Dave Stangle, VP of Brand at BARK. "We launched Crocs For Dogs two years ago as basically a one-off, and it's been selling out ever since. This collection is an evolution of that first product, it's not a novelty purchase, it's an identity purchase. We've built out the entire Crocs universe for dogs: toys, beds, Jibbitz charms. Dogs deserve it all."
Pet Crocs shoes come in three flexible sizes (small, medium, large) to fit as many dogs as possible. It’s made from stretchy EVA foam with an adjustable strap, grippy tread and ventilation holes for walks in any season.
For more information about the latest Crocs collection, or to sign up for a BarkBox or Super Chewer subscription, visit bark.co.
About BARK
BARK is the world's most dog-centric company, devoted to making all dogs happy with the best products, services, and content. BARK's dog-obsessed team leverages its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats, dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere, and more. Founded in 2011, BARK loyally serves millions of dogs nationwide with BarkBox and Super Chewer, its themed toys and treats subscriptions; custom product collections through its retail partner network, including Target, Chewy, and Amazon; and BARK Air, the first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first. At BARK, we want to make dogs as happy as they make us because dogs and humans are better together. Sniff around at bark.co for more information.
About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX), headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE, and its products are sold in more than 85 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, visit www.crocs.com or www.heydude.com. Individuals can also visit https://investors.crocs.com/news-and-events/ and follow both Crocs and HEYDUDE on their social platforms.
BARK x Crocs Collection Expands Beyond Pet Crocs Shoes, Starting With a Dog Bed You Can Personalize with Jibbitz™ Charm-Inspired Plushes
