KHM Travel Hosts Our Largest Travel Agent Boot Camp
By Guest on March 19, 2015This Friday and Saturday, KHM Travel Group will host its largest-ever new agent Boot Camp training session at our corporate office in Brunswick, Ohio. Thirty-one travel agents from around the country will gather for two days of hands-on, comprehensive live instruction from KHM Travel staff and several of our preferred suppliers. KHM Travel offers Boot Camps several…Continue reading: KHM Travel Hosts Our Largest Travel Agent Boot Camp →
Karisma Announces Enhanced Travel Agent Rewards Program
By Guest on March 18, 2015Karisma Hotels and Resorts has announced several major enhancements to their Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program that provides travel agents with more sales tools and more rewards. The new benefits to the Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program include booking bonuses, marketing tools, invites to FAM trips, complimentary Wi-Fi, 20 percent off spa services, and discounted rates…Continue reading: Karisma Announces Enhanced Travel Agent Rewards Program →
The Top 7 Places to Visit in Ireland
By Guest on March 17, 2015Whether you’re actually Irish or just pretending to be today, St. Patrick’s Day gives us all an excuse to celebrate the traditions of Ireland. There’s more to this beautiful country than shamrocks, leprechauns and Guinness, however. If the Emerald Isle is on your bucket list, and you’d like to see something other than the bottom…Continue reading: The Top 7 Places to Visit in Ireland →
3 Reasons More People Are Booking Cruises with Travel Agents
By Guest on March 16, 2015According to Tripology, more than 85% of all cruises are booked by travel agents. Many former advocates of self-booking websites are even turning to the pros. Why? These are just a few of the reasons why more cruisers are relying on cruise specialists to plan their perfect vacation at sea. 1. They Know the Cruise…Continue reading: 3 Reasons More People Are Booking Cruises with Travel Agents →
Carnival Corp. Opening New Port in Dominican Republic
By Guest on March 12, 2015Carnival Corporation has announced its new port, Amber Cove on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast, will open in October. The $85-million dollar facility will be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in operation and is expected to host more than 250,000 travelers in its first year. The project represents the largest cruise industry investment…Continue reading: Carnival Corp. Opening New Port in Dominican Republic →
What You Need to Know About Selling Adventure Travel
By Guest on March 11, 2015Adventure travel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry, with 4 out of 10 travelers embarking on some type of adventure during their vacation. This includes everything from extreme mountain climbing to less intense activities like safaris. For travel agents, the potential rewards of specializing in adventure travel are substantial: according to…Continue reading: What You Need to Know About Selling Adventure Travel →
4 Must-See Natural Wonders in Maui, Hawaii
By Guest on March 10, 2015Lavish resorts. World-class restaurants. Stunning palm tree-lined pools. Hawaii’s second-largest island is a traveler’s dream, with something to satisfy nearly everyone. But Maui’s natural beauty is what sets it apart from the rest of the Hawaiian islands. Picturesque beaches provide an escape for those looking for serenity, and scenic trails offer plenty of adventure for active travelers. Looking…Continue reading: 4 Must-See Natural Wonders in Maui, Hawaii →
KHM Travel Group’s Rookie of the Year: Jessica Ortiz
By Guest on March 09, 2015In February 2014, Jessica Ortiz began her journey as a travel agent with KHM Travel Group. By November of last year, her agency, Coconut Tree Travel, had reached $100,000 in total traveled revenue. Her success secured her a spot in our Pinnacle Elite Agent program. It also earned her KHM Travel’s Rookie Agent of the Year…Continue reading: KHM Travel Group’s Rookie of the Year: Jessica Ortiz →
Americans Can Now Cruise to Cuba
By Guest on March 07, 2015For American travelers, the gates to Cuba have finally opened. In February, Canada-based Cuba Cruise line announced that U.S. citizens could now make bookings to sail around the formerly off-limits Caribbean island. Previously, Americans had to go through sanctioned U.S. tour operators that run cultural-exchange tours. Since the announcement, Cuba Cruise’s website traffic has tripled, and the tour…Continue reading: Americans Can Now Cruise to Cuba →
The Benefits of Working with a Destination Management Company
By Guest on March 06, 2015If you’re new to the travel business, you may not be familiar with Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and their role in the industry. DMCs are largely responsible for taking care of your clients once they arrive in their destination: they provide transfers, coordinate accommodations, offer activities and themed events, and much more. Tour Operators and…Continue reading: The Benefits of Working with a Destination Management Company →