The Index Africa Collection is comprised of an exclusive collection of award winning Destination Management COMpanies (DMCs), hotels, lodges, and camps. throughout the continent that offers and exemplifies authentic African experiences.

Young Travel Professionals (YTP) is the first networking group specifically created to bring together the next generation of travel industry leaders. YTP hosts monthly networking events throughout New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and London as well as an online community to foster communication, collaboration, mentoring and increased networking among travel professionals from diverse backgrounds and expertise.The group was started in October, 2011 with the goal of connecting young people across all sectors of the travel and hospitality industry, and has since grown to include over 2,000 members. In its launch year YTP has hosted well attended networking events every month. The group remains free of charge, and invites members from all sectors of the hospitality and travel industry.

Kartagener Associates Inc. (KAI) specializes in promoting the travel and tourism industries. KAI was founded in 1995 with the idea of creating marketing solutions for travel companies looking to increase sales in North America. With over 17 years of success it is clear that this idea has been embraced within the travel industry. The KAI team has built a strong network of contacts that enables the firm to deliver travel and tourism information to the North American marketplace with unparalleled success. Henry Kartagener, a pioneer in the travel marketing industry with over three decades of experience, heads up all the marketing efforts.

Develop and sustain strong relationships with the travel agents and travel organizations.Identify and contact new leads Conduct sales calls and destination training seminarsDevelop and sustain strong partner relationships with the world's best travel experience providers. Coordinate joint sales calls and/or events with partner vendors I.E. Hoteliers, Tour Operators, Airlines, Tourism Organizations.Meet and exceed yearly sales goals Visit, experience and critique destinations, properties, operators and provided activities. Assist marketing team with agent requests for materials or events. Represent Ker & Downey in any events that take place in the Northeast

Greet guests and provide introduction to lodge facilities and activitiesCreate activity schedules for guests (including extra activities i.e. Victoria Falls tours, private tours, romantic dinners, etc)Arrange and confirm guest transfersArrange and assist wake up calls and morning activitiesTranslator Assist in guiding