Ker & Downey Africa has added Ken Hermer to its growing team of travel professionals by appointing him sales manager of the North American market.
Hermer joins the team with 35 years of experience in destination training and the global promotion of East and Southern African safari lodges and luxury boutique hotels. A Johannesburg native, California-based Hermer has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years representing over 50 brands in Southern and East Africa, including Singita Private Game Reserves, Ellerman House, The Liz McGrath Collection, Tintswalo Safari Portfolio and Thanda Private Game Reserve.
“Ken has an accomplished career in the industry with many years’ experience representing several top African luxury lodges. Based in California, he will be able to provide expert support to agents within the United States. We are thrilled to have Ken on board and look forward to seeing the Ker & Downey Africa DMC brand expand even further in the North American market,” said Marcelo Novais, general manager, North America market.
“My entire career has been devoted to hospitality, superlative client service, luxurious wildlife safaris and high-end leisure excursions,” said Hermer in a press note. “Nothing gives me more pleasure than hearing guests return from an African adventure saying that their lives have been forever changed in a positive way. I know that the expert teams at Ker & Downey Africa share the same values and I find that very exciting.”
Besides growing its team of travel experts and expanding existing operations in North America, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, China and Hong Kong, the luxury destination management company has extended further afield to the Russia/Eastern Europe, France and Spanish-speaking markets. The company has implemented an innovative development strategy since the pandemic and is well-positioned to benefit from the upsurge in business from major source markets including the U.S.
Ker & Downey Africa specializes in customized travel to Southern Africa, East Africa, North Africa and Indian Ocean island destinations.
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