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Top Safari Outfitter: Ker & Downey #1 in World's Best Awards

Top Safari Outfitter: Ker & Downey #1 in World’s Best Awards

Top Safari Outfitter honors were bestowed upon Ker & Downey as the #1 Safari Outfitter in this year’s Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards, as voted by its readers.  We are thrilled to announce that Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards named Ker & Downey “World’s Best Safari Operator.” Ker & Downey received 98.44 out of 100 points from readers’ surveys conducted November 3, 2014 through March 2, 2015. Readers scored Ker & Downey’s quality in the following categories: staff/guides, itineraries/destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value. “We are honored that readers voted us best Safari Operator in […]

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Ker & Downey Announces Exclusive North American Partnership with Ernie Els African Experience

Ker & Downey teams up with Ernie Els African Experience to offer guests a bespoke luxury safari in South Africa. Katy, TX, April 23, 2014 – Ker & Downey, ranked amongst the world’s leading tour operators, and Ernie Els, one of the most successful and popular golfers on the world golfing stage, today announced a partnership to market, promote and sell the products of Ernie Els African Experience in North and South America. As a native of South Africa, Ernie has a life-long appreciation for the spectacular attractions of his home. South Africa is the quintessential African experience. First time […]

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Travel + Leisure’s 2014 World’s Best Awards

Travel + Leisure’s 2014 World’s Best Awards

You chose Ker & Downey because you know we’re something different, and we simply cannot thank you enough for allowing us to show you our experiential way of traveling. You’ve had your life touched by one of our journeys, and you know we take pride in hand-crafting impeccable itineraries for you – our clients who expect the very best. Every year since 2009, Ker & Downey has ranked among the best in the Travel + Leisure Magazine World’s Best Awards, a showcase of the elite in the travel industry. High rankings from votes like yours have made that accomplishment possible. […]

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Ker & Downey a Presenting Sponsor at the Larry Fitzgerald Double Play Celebrity Softball Game

Ker & Downey a Presenting Sponsor at the Larry Fitzgerald Double Play Celebrity Softball Game

Whether it is planting trees in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in South Africa or helping orphans in Uganda, at Ker & Downey, we believe in giving back to both the local and international community. Two local philanthropic events we are pleased to be a part of are taking place stateside this Saturday. This post highlights one of the two events. On Saturday, April 27, celebrities and fans will converge on the Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona for the third annual Larry Fitzgerald Double Play Celebrity Softball Game. For the second year, Ker & Downey is proud to partner […]

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Ker & Downey Goes Global for Fashion Week NY & LA

Ker & Downey Goes Global for Fashion Week NY & LA

Each year during Fashion Week, the GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion showcases the collections of aspiring designers in their first runway shows – shows that skyrocketed the careers of designers like Rodarte, Vena Cava, Zac Posen, and Phillip Lim. Launching in May, the GenArt Global program sought to bring designers from around the world to Fashion Week spotlight via sponsorships, and Ker & Downey was proud to sponsor rising star Katungulu Mwendwa in her New York Fashion Week debut. Hair product leader Moroccanoil worked closely with the designers to create their runway hairstyle looks, and Vice President David Jones was […]

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Ker & Downey Added to the Signature Travel Network

Ker & Downey Added to the Signature Travel Network

Incentives for agents and amenities for clients will enhance the company’s top-shelf service. HOUSTON, TEXAS, February 15, 2012 – Ker & Downey has joined the Signature Travel Network of top-tier travel providers and is now serving the over 375 agencies catering to clients seeking flawless, high-end and unique journeys. Signature agents can turn to Ker & Downey for highly customized itineraries and VIP services, providing their clients with experiential, luxury travel at its very best. “We are looking forward to giving our partners the same level of service, now with the added bonus of Signature’s outstanding amenities and incentives,” says […]

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Ker & Downey Unveils New Brand and Website

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 […]

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Travel + Leisure Magazine Ranks Ker & Downey the #2 Tour Operator in 2011 World’s Best Awards

Ker & Downey climbed from the #6 position in 2010 to rank #2 among Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters. Houston, TX –  July 7, 2011 – The prestigious Travel + Leisure Magazine has named Ker & Downey #2 in their search for the World’s Best Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters in 2011.  Based on a perfect score of 100, Ker & Downey received an outstanding 96.85 from the combined scores of readers’ surveys taken from January to March of this year.  Tour Operators were judged on staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food and overall value.  Readers also […]

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National Geographic Traveler Magazine Ranks Ker & Downey’s Newest Itinerary a 2011 Tour of a Lifetime

National Geographic Traveler Magazine (NGT) has voted Ker & Downey’s newest itinerary to Egypt a must-do for 2011 in their annual search for the 50 Tours of a Lifetime. The journey includes off–the-beaten path excursions in the Western Desert and exciting underwater diving in some of Egypt’s ancient ruins. Houston, Texas, April 20, 2011 – World-renowned National Geographic Traveler magazine has included Ker & Downey in their 2011 list of 50 Tours of a Lifetime. Now in its sixth year, the annual 50 Tours of a Lifetime list includes a select few from thousands of possible destinations, combinations and tour […]

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