3 Reasons More People Are Booking Cruises with Travel Agents
According 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 […]
KHM Travel Group’s Rookie of the Year: Jessica Ortiz
In 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 […]
An Inside Look at Royal Caribbean’s Espresso Training
Last month, we shared Royal Caribbean’s announcement that its new Espresso booking system would be launching in March. Travel agents around the country are preparing for the March 29th launch date with online and live training sessions. One of our agents, Robbin Hunter of Blu Diamond Travel, was featured in an article by Travel Agent Central covering […]
KHM Travel Group Honors 2014 Crystal Award Winners
Congratulations to KHM Travel Group’s 2014 Crystal Award Winners, who were honored at Sunday night’s Crystal Awards Dinner and Ceremony on our Jamaica FAM trip. Our Crystal Awards are given to KHM Travel’s top performing agents in the categories listed below. The staff of KHM Travel Group is proud of all the winners, and grateful […]
Recapping an Unforgettable FAM Trip in Jamaica
Last week, a group of 196 KHM Travel Group Agents and staff traveled to Jamaica for our largest-ever FAM trip. While FAM (familiarization) trips are a great escape from the routine of a home-based travel agent, they are also packed with site inspections, training sessions and other opportunities for our agents to learn more about the destinations they sell. […]
The 5 Elements of Effective Logos
Your logo is a crucial part of your travel agency’s image. While your logo doesn’t necessarily need to describe what your business does, it should reflect your business’s philosophy. Apple’s logo, for instance, embodies the sleek, simple and user-friendly traits of their products. If your logo is overly complicated, or not distinct enough, you risk […]
6 Signs You Should Become a Travel Agent
Have you ever considered starting your own travel agency — but you weren’t sure if it was right for you? If some or all of these six traits describe you, then chances are, you will be a successful independent travel agent! 1. You Love to Travel This one is simple. Are you a frequent flyer? Do […]
KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Sarah Moretz
Sarah Moretz, this month’s featured independent travel agent in our Pinnacle Agent Spotlight, has built her career by following her passions. In 2007, she got married and moved away from a job she loved. She was unsure about her next step, but she had always been an avid traveler. Her family and friends often sought […]
Travel Agents Will Save Time & Money With Royal Caribbean’s New Espresso System
Royal Caribbean has announced their new reservation system for travel agents, Espresso, will launch in March of this year. Espresso is slated to create a more efficient, intuitive booking experience for agents. Espresso is especially helpful for cash-strapped independent travel agents because it’s free to use. Espresso will replace the CruiseMatch system currently in place […]
KHM Travel Agent Spotlight: Karen Beasley
Whether 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 […]
