How to Get a CLIA Card: Requirements for KHM Travel Agents
Established in 1975, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. Just as […]
Travel Agents: Expand Your Professional Network on LinkedIn
Networking is so essential to our personal and professional lives that many of the most popular and most used apps and websites were developed specifically for connecting with others. They are our social networks! Among them, LinkedIn continues to be the number one social network for professionals. It may not seem as visually dazzling […]
KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Tasha Lynn Stahl
Our Pinnacle Agent of the Month, Tasha Lynn Stahl, is no stranger to obstacles. However, in her time as a travel agent, she’s become an expert at finding ways to overcome them. She actually hadn’t traveled on an airplane until she visited New York City in 2003, but she loved travel. Her travel addiction […]
Uncovering the Benefit of Public Relations for Travel Agents
Whether you realize it or not, Public Relations (PR) is a concept that is probably in your mind every single day. To put it simply, Public Relations is using communication to build positive awareness and interest in your brand. Often times it is far more impactful than paid advertising as it lends credibility to […]
Crystal Conference: Behind the Scenes on the Independence of the Seas
It was less than two months ago that we returned home from the 2017 Crystal Conference and Awards. And as of today, we have 10 months, one week and one day until our 2018 Crystal Conference and Awards! That time will fly… Now that this event has grown into KHM Travel’s national conference, the planning […]
KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Tomaka Bennon
With a Bachelors and Masters degree in accounting, Tomaka Bennon knew she had a solid foundation in terms of the financial side of starting a business. And she absolutely loved travel! Tomaka traveled frequently before becoming an agent, and always helped her friends and family plan their vacations too. However, when she started her […]
KHM Travel Agents Expand Their Horizons at March Boot Camp
KHM Travel Group’s first Boot Camp of the year, March 1-3, not only featured a new location, but new workshops, panels and hands-on booking sessions. The updates and improvements are designed to ensure each travel agent leaves with the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to develop their business. It’s an investment in themselves and their […]
How to Survive Your First Travel Agent FAM Trip
So you’re an independent travel agent, and you’ve just registered for your first FAM (familiarization) trip. FAMs are one of the most valuable investments a travel agent can make — and they can also be a lot of fun — so get excited! However, preparing for a travel agent FAM is a different from […]
KHM Travel Group’s Rookie of the Year: Debbie Brisky
The travel industry is where our Rookie Agent of the Year, Debbie Brisky, was meant to be. She just took a few detours to get there. Prior to joining KHM Travel Group in January 2016, Debbie worked in real estate and property management for 20 years. Because of her hectic schedule and hours, she […]
KHM Travel Group Announces Agent Advisory Board
KHM Travel Group is excited to announce its new Advisory Board, which is comprised of 18 committed, experienced travel agents. This is the second edition of the Advisory Board, and while some of the original members are serving again, we are also excited to welcome many new faces! Bill Coyle, KHM Travel’s Industry Affairs […]
