KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Karen Beasley
By Guest on January 29, 2015Whether you’re considering a career in travel, or you’re a current agent looking for a bit of guidance, you’ve probably wondered, “what does it take to be a successful travel agent?” The Agent Spotlight series is designed to answer this question through surveys of the experiences of KHM Travel’s top-performing agents. They’ve been in your…Continue reading: KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Karen Beasley →
The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers
By Guest on January 28, 2015Living the single life? Need a little freedom from your family? No problem! An increasing number of travelers set sail by themselves, either for the chance at finding romance on board, or for a few days of complete peace and quiet, or even just as a break from all routine. With everything from special classes…Continue reading: The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers →
KHM Travel Group Gives Back to Jamaican Children’s Home
By Guest on January 26, 2015In February, KHM Travel Group staff and agents will tour the Hyatt Ziva Montego Bay and come away with valuable information to pass along to travelers. They will also be giving back through donations to Tiny Hope Children’s Home, a haven for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. A few years ago, Denise Pecci was invited on…Continue reading: KHM Travel Group Gives Back to Jamaican Children’s Home →
3 Apps Every Travel Agent Needs Now
By Guest on January 24, 2015Looking for new ways to wow your clients and ramp up your customer service ratings? These three web apps put travel agents right at the heart of their traveler’s needs. TripCase Connect. Need to send out updated boarding passes or message your client about a change in the weather forecast? TripCase allows agents to communicate…Continue reading: 3 Apps Every Travel Agent Needs Now →
Quirky Jobs Every Resort Needs
By Guest on January 23, 2015Only in the travel industry can you enlist the services of a Tequila Sommelier, Retail Therapist or Engagement Concierge (aka Love Doctor). The team at Travel + Leisure recently dreamed up a list of quirky jobs that would put travelers even more at ease at resorts and on cruise ships. The most ridiculous are summed…Continue reading: Quirky Jobs Every Resort Needs →
Norwegian Cruise Lines Announces Norwegian Escape Events for Travel Agents
By Guest on January 22, 2015Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has announced a series of promotional events for travel partners and agents to meet with cruise line leadership in anticipation of the launching of their new ship, Norwegian Escape. Between January and March, events will be held in 21 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Montreal,…Continue reading: Norwegian Cruise Lines Announces Norwegian Escape Events for Travel Agents →
Vacationers are Tired of Do-It-Yourself Booking Websites
By Guest on January 21, 2015Gail Rosenblum, a writer for Minneapolis’s Star Tribune recently gushed about a trip she took to Costa Rica last summer with her family. As a “self-professed travel snob,” she had long been a believer in DIY bookings. With the happiness of four teenagers on the line, she took a friend’s advice and contacted a travel…Continue reading: Vacationers are Tired of Do-It-Yourself Booking Websites →
5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There
By Guest on January 20, 2015This year promises to be a big one for Cuba’s tourism industry. Last week, new regulations came into play that will ease travel restrictions to this previously isolated nation. While Americans won’t be able to hop on a plane to Havana right away, several commercial airlines and cruise companies have already announced plans to operate…Continue reading: 5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There →
Tips to Grow Your Small Business in 2015
By Guest on January 19, 2015Whether you are a brand new home travel agent or have been in the industry for years, a new year is the perfect time to examine your small business and brush up on some areas that you might have neglected. The following tips will help get your agency on track for its best year yet….Continue reading: Tips to Grow Your Small Business in 2015 →
New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents
By Guest on January 16, 2015Looking for a unique cruise experience? Carnival has announced they will be offering several one-of-a-kind, extended sailings scheduled for the end of 2015 and early 2016. The 11 sailings depart from Long Beach, Calif.; Port Canaveral, Fla.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami; and New Orleans. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit more than two…Continue reading: New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents →