Cox & Kings

Cox & Kings is one of the best travel companies of the world. The history of this company can be traced back to the 18th century. The founder of this company was Richard Cox.

One of the leading travel companies of the world Cox & Kings' history can be traced to the 18th century. Richard Cox, the founder of this company started working as a Food Guard regimental agent. During the French and Indian War he was appointed by Lord Ligonier as an agent to the Grenadier Guards.

History of Cox & Kings:

During the war this company did a number of jobs for the army. These included purchase of military clothing, meeting the requisition for arms and ammunitions, arranging the payment of salary of soldiers and so on.

After the success of Cox's, the company functioned as the agent of 64 infantry regiments, 17 militia regiments and 14 cavalry regiments. In the 18th century, it developed a partnership with Drummond family. This company also began

functioning in the banking sector.

Golden Era of Cox & Kings:

The early 20th century was a golden era for this company. The company gained a strong hold in India. It worked as a banker as well as an agent for the army during this period. The company amalgamated with Henry S. King bank in the year 1922. However the company gave up the banking business in 1923. It grew to a large extent after the two World Wars.

Services of Cox & Kings:

Currently Cox & Kings is one of the famous travel companies arranging group tours as well as private travel. It organizes tour to Africa, Middle East, India, Far East and any part of Europe. Not only that, it also organizes Art Treasure tours led by experts in this field. Special interest tours and Family Explorer holidays are also conducted by Cox & Kings.

Cox & Kings, the independent tour company has its offices in UK, USA, India and Japan at present.