Kerr & Downs Research’s work in the tourism industry dates to 1979, when Phillip Downs, Ph.D., was selected by Florida State University as a Professor-in-Residence at the Florida Department of Commerce. More recently, KDR has partnered with VISIT FLORIDA, Inc. and the Space Coast Office of Tourism. Contact us if you wish to conduct economic impact, convention, visitation (tracking), segmentation or special event studies.       Selected clients include:  American Society of Travel Agents Leon County Tourist Development Council Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council The Space Coast Office of Tourism VISIT FLORIDA, Inc.  The Zimmerman Agency Our Lucaya Golf & Beach Resort Charles Hotel (Boston)  Colonial Williamsburg The Don Cesar Grand Bahama Islands Indian River Plantation Interstate Hotels Marriott Hotels Peter Islands Roosevelt Hotel (New York) Vancouver Tourism