Starting your own travel business is an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for travel into a business you can be proud of. But building your business independently doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own.
Whether you’re brand new to the travel industry or ready to take your existing business to the next level, you’ll have KHM Travel Group behind you every step of the way.
When you become an independent travel agent with KHM Travel Group, you’ll have everything you need to run a successful home-based travel agency at your fingertips. Our education is designed to teach you everything you need to know to book travel and build your business in the travel industry. No certification or prior travel agent education is required!
You must be a U.S. citizen living in the U.S. with a current and valid driver’s license or state ID to become an agent. You will also need a valid credit card in your name in order to enroll and reliable access to the internet in order to access our Agent Portal and CRM systems, along with other supplier booking engines.
A passion for travel isn’t a requirement, but it is usually beneficial in helping agents succeed!
Click “Get Started,” complete the membership request form, and schedule a call with our Membership Team.
Access step-by-step education and get your business set up.
We'll help you get registered and approved with top suppliers.
Use your tools, education, and support to start booking with confidence.
Get paid weekly for the travel you sell and build the lifestyle you deserve.
In our Travel Agent Tips video, our Vice President of Agent Engagement, Bill, provides an overview of what it’s like to run your own travel business.
The bottom line: Education comes first! Our Learning Management System (LMS) lets you control your travel agent education. Accessible 24/7 from any device, the LMS is an online classroom accessible to all KHM Travel Agents through MyTravelAgentPortal.
KHM Travel Group Agents are independent contractors who run their own businesses using our booking credentials. We’ll help you register with our Preferred Suppliers at no additional cost, giving you access to travel agent-only booking sites.
Our established supplier relationships provide exclusive promotions, incentives, marketing resources, and the connections you need to grow your travel business.
Our travel suppliers pay commissions ranging from 3%–20%, averaging around 14%. You’ll start by earning an 80% commission split rate and move up to a 90% commission split rate after reaching $5,000 in gross commissions within a calendar year.
Thanks to our strong Preferred Supplier relationships, KHM Travel Group receives top industry commission payouts that we pass on to you. Learn more and see an example on our commissions page.
Can you make money as a travel agent? Yes! Some of our travel agents work part-time and earn extra income, while our top-producing agents make travel their full-time career and earn thousands in commissions each month. Success takes time and dedication.
As an independent travel agent hosted by KHM Travel Group, Lisa shares that building a travel business isn’t a get-rich-quick opportunity, but it can offer rewarding long-term potential.
