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Become a Travel Agent – Work with Royal Caribbean’s Partner of the Year Mar 10

Below Is a Video That Is Normally Offered Exclusively to KHM Travel Group Agents:

In this short video, our agency director, Burt Kramer announces Partner of the Year with Royal Caribbean, giving credit to KHM Travel Group’s excellent agents. Other announcements made in this video are examples of weekly updates the staff put together to keep KHM Travel Group agents the most informed agents in the industry. Enjoy!

KHM Travel Group is proud to announce that it was recently named one of Royal Caribbean International’s Partners of the Year. Our host travel agency was selected as the Partner of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region because of our outstanding achievements which include 150% growth in 2009 and an ongoing commitment to helping a person become a travel agent and realize the benefits that are available to those who choose to start a travel agency online.  Royal Caribbean is one of KHM Travel Group’s preferred suppliers, which along with several other profitable companies, will offer a person who wants to become a travel agent a convenient way to connect to industry-leading organizations that will offer high commissions. Access a List of KHM Travel Group’s Preferred Suppliers Here.

Some of the other honorees that were acknowledged along with KHM Travel Group were Miami-based America’s Vacation Center/Avoya Travel, Cruises-N-More, Cruise Planners in Coral Springs, FL, and Buy the Sea.  KHM Travel Group differs greatly from these other winners because in addition to our retail sector, we also provide assistance if an individual wishes to become a travel agent and start a travel agency online from home. KHM Travel Group is not only reputable, but this award shows the dedication that KHM Travel Group puts forth for their agents’ success!

KHM Travel Group has a positive reputation in the community as a leading host travel agency that will provide guidance and support for someone who wishes to become a travel agent, but being recognized on a national level from a global cruise company is certainly an accomplishment for any company that strives to provide the best customer service and agent support.

This distinction is a high honor that is reserved for the leading travel agencies in the country and is just another indication that KHM Travel Group is the best host travel agency that will provide an individual with all the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to become a travel agent.  Enrollment with KHM Travel Group includes free training, free information, booking engines, free marketing materials, and access to over 40 hours of video that explains everything you need to know to start a travel agency online and begin face-to-face networking with family, neighbors, and other potential clients.  With the ability to work from home, a KHM Travel Agent can experience all the benefits of owning a successful online travel agency without having to sacrifice time spent with family.  Our host travel agency provides free training and travel agent education at an affordable price that won’t make you take a huge financial risk in order to become a travel agent from home. People that wish to become travel agents and start a travel agency from their home can do so by enrolling with KHM Travel Group.

Royal Caribbean assists KHM Travel Group as we help a new agent with immediate marketing needs that arise when a person decides to become a travel agent.  The Internet marketing issues that occur in the beginning stages when an agent wants to start a travel agency online can seem overwhelming, but we make it easier for the agent because of our comprehensive training, information about email marketing, and our free website hosting program.  Royal Caribbean offers KHM Travel Agents a sales and marketing kit that includes help with advertising once you become a travel agent and promotional materials that will be essential once you start a travel agency online.  In addition to the sales and marketing kit, Royal Caribbean will also provide KHM Travel Agents with Royal Caribbean postcards, magazines, free DVDs, and other printed promotional materials.  These professional marketing pieces are great ways to get your clients excited about booking a vacation and can also serve as additional ways that you can share with prospective clients your decision to become a travel agent.

For free information and to learn more about how you can become a travel agent, start your travel agent career, and start a travel agency online, contact KHM Travel Group at 1-877-220-9260 or visit KHMTravel.com

Things You Need to Start a Travel Business from Home Nov 13

Planning to start a travel business from home is not really that impossible to achieve. Even at a time when people are tightening their belts to save money, the travel industry will continue to prosper for as long as the packages being offered are budget travel plans. If you are the kind of person who wants to discover places, meet different people, and learn more about other cultures, then the travel business may really be appropriate for you. However, you have to realize that being your own boss and managing a travel business is not a walk in the park. You need to work hard in order to ascertain that you have all the skills necessary to make your business prosper. Below are some of the things that you need to consider when opening up your own travel agency in your own home.

The first thing that you need to consider if you are going to start a travel business from home is training. Even if you have a degree in rocket science, it does not mean that you can provide ticketing service and other things that are needed in a travel agency business. What you need to look for is a company that can provide you with the best training on travel business operation at an affordable price.

The next important step if you want to start a travel business from home is to learn about marketing. No matter how good you are and how much training you get when it comes to managing your business, you won’t be able to have a successful business if you do not pay attention to marketing. Remember, you need to attract people to buy your products or services. Even if you have great deals and spectacular packages, if no one visits your website or your travel agency, you will really not have enough sales to keep your business afloat.

Instead of trying to start a travel business from home on your own, you can try to avail of a turn-key system that will provide you with a complete package in running a travel agency in the comfort of your own home. Aside from training you to become an ace travel agent, such a turn-key solution would provide you with marketing help, booking engines, access to different travel suppliers, and also a great commission scheme. If you start your business this way, you wouldn’t have to think about where you will be able to get clients. For more information, visit www.KHMTravel.com or call Burt Kramer at 1-877-220-9260.

Start a Travel Company: How to Go About It Oct 12

When you start a travel company, you can enjoy both your passion for traveling and having a profitable business model. Basically, you would earn by helping people decide on their perfect vacation. Plus, hotels and airlines will also give you huge commissions for all the successful referrals you make and you also enjoy exclusive deals in any destination on the planet. But before you set up your travel business, let us discuss some of the most common issues about starting a travel agency.

First off, you may want to know who your target customers are. Well, you will really have a wide market for your travel business. There are corporate and business travelers, families planning on their vacation, and young professionals who simply want to take a break from a busy work life. However, remember that there are many independent travel agencies competing for these market segments. The key is finding your niche, for instance you can specialize in family Disney tours.

Next, you may want to know about the equipment you need to start a travel company. Frankly, you do not need any special equipment to operate a travel agency. You will only need a computer, a reliable Internet connection, and a telephone to set up shop. If you like, you can also invest in specially designed software that can automate airline ticketing or hotel booking.

To be successful in the business, you need to formulate your own pricing scheme right after you start a travel company. Whether you like it or not, most travelers put utmost importance on the price when deciding on vacation packages. For this reason, some independent travel agencies do not charge service fees to make them more competitive. Large agencies tend to charge service fees to cover their overhead.

Finally, you can also work with a bigger host agency and earn huge commissions for every successful sale. Under this setup, the host agency will accredit you as one of its independent agencies and you can work on your own pace. One good thing about working with host agencies is that you do not have to worry about any paperwork.

Always remember that when you decide to start a travel company, there are many options open for you. You do not have to rush in setting up your business only to fail in the end. If you like you can even avail of a turnkey solution for your travel agency. With this system, you will be provided with everything you need to setup and run your business. For more information, go to www.KHMTravel.com or call Burt Kramer at 1-877-220-9260.

Benefits Of Becoming A Travel Agent Jul 23

Now more than ever, many people are looking to start a new career without the constraints of a traditional job environment. These days the idea of working for one company for 25-30 years chained behind a desk, then collecting a measly pension and retiring in comfort are long gone. That is just the reality for those working within the new worldwide information economy.

As a result, many corporate types are leaving behind the traditional workforce, giving their current employers the pink slip and are pursuing their own personal entrepreneurial endeavors on their own terms. After all, if you are going to put in a hard days’ work, then wouldn’t you prefer to work hard for yourself and your own future instead of building some else’s dream? Many are doing just that.  Statistics show that this is not just a passing fad, but this is a trend that is here to stay. But what vehicle or business system makes sense for you?

We have put together three reasons why owning your own travel agency makes sense to those who enter into this profession. You may come to the same conclusion as have many others, and wonder why you did not start your new career sooner.

First of all, the world is your customer. You need customers to thrive in any business. When you start your own travel agency, finding customers is a breeze because the entire world is your customer base. This is not a business that is constrained by the clock, the season or any particular hour of the day. Your clients can book travel 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. You can book family getaways, romantic vacations, celebratory cruises and all kinds of trips and get paid handsomely for doing so.

Secondly, you can train and work from the comfort of your own home and save on expenses.  With all the advances in technology, you can train at home and run your new business via new technologies such as online video and webinars. Thus you save on commutes to the office, wardrobe, wear and tear on your car, eating out and so many other expenses related to working outside of the home.

A third reason to consider becoming a travel agent is that you get discounts on your personal travel. That’s right – you can make money in a business you love and travel cheaper as well! You receive discounts on hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, cruises and a host of other travel-related expenses. Let’s face it, if you could travel to Cancun, Mexico to an all-inclusive resort for just over $350 per person, including air fare, or sail for seven days on Celebrity Cruise for $280, why wouldn’t you?

Something to keep in mind when researching a travel company to partner with is that commissions for booking travel and training vary widely from company to company. Make sure you review the commission structure of every company you’re considering very carefully before making a decision on your new career.
Becoming a travel agent may be a smart move for those looking to get our of the rat race and start a new career. Could this be the right career move for you?

Learn more by visiting www.KHMTravel.com or call Burt Kramer at 1-877-220-9260 today.

So Why Start A Travel Business? Apr 02

Do enjoy traveling? How about seeing new places and learning more about the world you live in? Does it sound like fun to help people plan amazing vacations and find exotic destinations? If so, a career in the travel industry might be just what you need.

You should take the time to check into how to start a travel business if this all sounds like a great career. It doesn’t matter if you want a new career, or if you’re just looking to make a few extra bucks on the side. If you decide to start a travel business, the options will be endless for what you can do.

The travel industry certainly isn’t going anywhere. Business people and consumers will always need to travel, no matter what shape the economy is in. Every year, more and more people are traveling the world, and as the population continues to grow, the travel industry will grow with it. This can give you a secure future as a travel business owner.

There are many companies that will offer you the chance to start a travel business. Most of these companies will allow you to start this business from the comfort of home, even. You should always take the time to ensure that the company you work with has a good reputation and solid training and support system to help you get off the ground. Otherwise, it might be harder to get started.

If you are organized and able to interact with others well, you can start a travel business without thinking twice. Just remember that you’ll need excellent customer service skills for this position, so if you are impatient or short tempered, you might need a change of attitude before starting your own travel business. When you work at home, you will need to make sure your office is dedicated to your business so that you can work in peace and meet with clients.

There are so many great benefits that you’ll enjoy when you start a travel business. You will have freedoms that don’t come with traditional jobs, and you’ll enjoy more time with your family by working from home. Also, you’ll be able to travel for cheaper rates and get great deals on vacations because you’re an agent.

When you decide to start a travel business, you’ll have to learn about marketing your business and maintaining it. However, most companies should include these topics in your support and training program. Just take the time to research your options and what you’re getting into, and you’ll have no trouble getting your business off the ground.

If you want to start a travel business, you should contact KHM Travel today. We have plenty of positions available, and offer comprehensive training and support for all of our agents. Check out our website at www.KHMTravel.com or call Burt Kramer at 1-877-220-9260.