Think about the services you rely on in life: your doctor, your accountant, your hairstylist or barber. Trust is the key to your connection with these professionals. Your health, your financials, and your hair shouldn’t be left to just anyone. The same is true for your vacation, whether it be a Caribbean cruise or a romantic getaway. More than ever, your travel advisor is your guide to traveling smarter. KNOWLEDGE THAT AFFECTS THE INDUSTRY Travel agents are familiar with resources for monitoring changing travel conditions, policies, and requirements that may impact their clients. They regularl ..read more

After hosting two successful Boot Camp 2.0 events this year, we’ve heard from a variety of agents about managing success. While each KHM Travel Group Agent operates their own independent brand/business, you’ll hear similar advice from those with climbing sales and satisfied clients. It’s all about setting goals and being authentic in your business! Our April Boot Camp 2.0 attendees learned about a wide range of topics at the event. Among the most popular sessions that covered an essential piece of owning a business was Understanding your Agency Finances. Information about travel expenses, cas ..read more

Cruising is a popular way to travel, and many agents build successful businesses around cruise travel. But what if your cruise clients are ready to try something different? If you are ready to tap into a new source of potential income, consider these reasons why you should offer all-inclusive vacations to your cruise clients. Familiarity There are many similarities between cruises and all-inclusive vacations. Clients will appreciate that their resort price includes meals, daytime activities, and evening entertainment…just like a vacation at sea! They can also add on tours, excursions, and spa ..read more

Beaches Resorts touts the Caribbean’s first autism-friendly kids camps, aligned with the Advanced Certified Autism Center (ACAC) and recognized by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For families of children with special needs, including those with ASD, this means that a safe, inclusive, and fun vacation for all is within reach.  A highly trained staff is proficient in sensory awareness, motor skills, autism overview, program development, social skills, communication, environment, emotional awareness, and bullying. In their company, infant ..read more

KHM Travel Group’s first-ever Group Camp brought together our group travel experts and supplier partners to help agents learn how to curate unforgettable group vacations for their clients. The four-day event was developed to assist agents in meeting the growing consumer demand for shared cruise and land experiences.  The event featured a combination of guided instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, Q&A sessions, and an evening dinner off-site sponsored by Royal Caribbean.  Group Camp sessions covered the entire process of a group including:  Developing the Grou ..read more

Working trade/bridal shows is an effective way to share your travel agency’s brand with the world–or at least to your community. In addition to engaging with leads, you’ll also be able to network with other vendors who are at the show. You never know who is going to need the services of a travel agent (or might refer someone to you after a positive interaction!). Here are five things you should know about working trade shows so you can maximize your time and energy for a successful event: 1. Set a Goal. Each trade show is different. Some are large-scale events drawing impressive crowds, and so ..read more

KHM Travel Group celebrated the days leading up to our company’s 19th anniversary in the best possible way. Together with over 300 of our agents and supplier partners, our 2024 Crystal Conference set sail on Celebrity Reflection for a week of learning and making lasting connections. Here’s a recap of the Crystal fun and latest information we shared with attendees. View our collection of photos from the week on Flickr. We kicked off the conference with our Welcome session. During this time, Executive Team members shared how KHM Travel Group is following the conference theme of “Make Your Mark ..read more

KHM Travel Group is honored to announce our 2023 Crystal Award Winners. These annual awards are based on each agent’s commissionable sales that traveled in 2023. In addition to production-based awards, we are also happy to recognize agents, team members, and supplier partners who excel in demonstrating KHM Travel Group’s Core Values and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Winning a Crystal Award is one of the highest honors a KHM Travel Group Agent can receive. It takes hours of dedication and a unique ability to plan a trip as if it were their own. These awards are the result ..read more

By: Anita Pagliasso, Vice President of Industry Relations Most home-based travel agents who choose to work with a host agency do so because they find it is easier to accomplish their goals and earn a higher income rather than trying to make it on their own. But finding the best host agency can be as challenging as finding your perfect soulmate.  Match Game Make a list of your specialties, areas of expertise, and the type of business that you want to focus on. Confirm that the host agency is compatible to accepting your type of business and can support the needs of your client database. Ma ..read more

The new year is off to a great start for KHM Travel Group Agents! We welcomed 30 experienced travel agents to our Corporate Office in Ohio for four days about the biggest topics they face in their businesses. This educational event helps more experienced travel agents increase their understanding of their personal business. At Boot Camp 2.0, we discuss successes, challenges, marketing strategies, and more. Sessions covered at Boot Camp 2.0 include: Business to Business: Future of Your Agency Your Business Finances Your Marketing Month in Action Favorite Partners in the Travel Industry Underst ..read more