Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ker & Downey Unveils New Brand and Website

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Updated website includes a private login for travel agents, itineraries categorized by Travel Interest, and larger images to spark the imaginations of travelers.

HOUSTON, TEXAS, December 14, 2011 – After months of behind-the-scenes preparation and planning, award-winning luxury tour operator Ker & Downey has officially debuted a new brand and website design. Having being ranked #2 among the World’s Best Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters by Travel + Leisure Magazine and  being named to National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime earlier in 2011, this facelift is another exciting milestone in the company’s constant growth.

“We cannot be more thrilled to show our new face to our clients and colleagues,” says David Marek, President of Ker & Downey. “We felt it was time to evolve and adopt an image and online personality that match the custom service and luxury experience for which we’re celebrated in the industry.”

“Our new website has been optimized to be even more accessible to our agent partners and clients,” says David Jones, Vice President of Ker & Downey. “Agents are already appreciating the Travel Agent Login feature, which allows them to download our fliers, e-mail newsletters, and other tools to increase their selling power.”

In addition to the Travel Agent Login, Ker & Downey’s new website features:

  • The Travel Interests page – a listing of suggested itineraries based on specific categories, such as Active / Adventure, Conservation & Philanthropy, Cultural, and Cruises.
  • BESPOKE Magazine and E-mail Subscriptions, simplified – a few simple lines of text replace the lengthy sign-up forms of the past, granting clients and agents faster access to the content they crave.
  • Bigger, better images – utilizing the cream of the crop of the image gallery, providing a more complete view of the deluxe destinations and accommodations.
  • Mobile optimization – the Ker & Downey website is now more accessible than ever for smartphone and tablet users.

 

View the new online home of Ker & Downey at www.kerdowney.com. For more information about the new website features and to request access to the Travel Agent Login, please contact us.

Experience the Marvels of South America

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Ker & Downey regional sales manager Wazha Dube recently returned from a trip to Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. He shared his luxury experiential journey with a small group of agents, and now shares it with us in his own words.


In October, I took a small group of travel agents on the trip of a lifetime to Peru as well as Argentina and Brazil. The vast wonders in a country rich in culture and heritage are innumerable. During our trip we had the opportunity to cross the Andes, hike Machu Picchu, fish for Piranha, swim in the Amazon, take culinary tours with one of Peru’s famous chefs, take boats under Iguazu Falls, and take various steps into history. The beauty of the country and the vibrancy of the people is immense and will draw you into a culture of colors, tastes, sounds, and experiences that draw you into a world mixed with old and new. Peru’s rich indigenous and colonial culture create a proud people who are always interested to tell you more about the history of the country and the diversity of its people.

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