As most know who have had anything to do with luxury travel over the past ½ century, Abercrombie & Kent has been a leader in high-end travel since 1962. Begun by Geoffrey Kent and his parents, he became Managing Director a few years later, and then met Jorie Ford Butler in 1970. She became his […]The post A Legacy of Philanthropy And Social Responsibility: Jorie Butler Kent Talks With Pursuitist appeared first on Pursuitist.

As most know who have had anything to do with luxury travel over the past ½ century, Abercrombie & Kent has been a leader in high-end travel since 1962. Begun by Geoffrey Kent and his parents, he became Managing Director a few years later, and then met Jorie Ford Butler in 1970. She became his business partner in 1972, and soon helped him expand his business into what it is today: a major global luxury travel entity: 50 offices worldwide, 2300 staff and employees. Jorie and Geoff married in 1978.The story might have ended there, and it was a good story, but given the changing times and the exploratory mindsets of Jorie and Geoffrey, the brand has evolved in unique, diverse ways: safari camps, Nile cruise ships, extreme adventures, curated travels to all corners of the world, guided by local experts. And, arguably, all with a substantial consequence: inspiring A&K travelers to acquire a strong sense of social commitment, social responsibility and a desire to give something back. Jorie Butler Kent is now, not only Vice Chairman of ...