Owning a Home-Based Travel Agency Rocks!
Prior to the emergence of the Internet, opportunities to work from home — and earn a decent income — were scarce. Now, more Americans than ever before list their home as their primary place of work. This includes KHM Travel Group’s 4,000+ independent travel agents around the U.S. While some travel agencies continue to operate brick-and-mortar locations, […]
4 Ways Travel Agents Can Inspire Others to Travel
Whether it’s a budget weekend road trip or an extravagant month-long jaunt through Europe, leisure travel of any kind is a luxury. Travel is not a necessity, technically speaking, like food or electricity. Simply put, people don’t have to spend money on vacations. But that’s where the travel industry swoops in with gorgeous full-color photos […]
Active Listening to Qualify a Client
Learning to effectively qualify a client is one of the most important skills a travel agent can hone. It goes beyond simply asking, “Where do you want to go?” and ventures into a series of questions to help you learn how to best serve clients while planning their vacations. Clients (and potential clients) turn to a travel […]
Tips to Grow Your Small Business in 2021
Whether you are a brand new travel agent or have been in the industry for years, with vaccines widely available and people starting to travel again, now is the perfect time to examine your small business and assess how you can continue to grow. The following tips will help get your agency on track as the world […]
5 Ways to Market Your Resort Trip
Whether you’re excitedly planning your next vacation or preparing to set off on a familiarization (FAM) trip with other travel advisors, there are several easy ways to document your experience to share with your clients. Between writing blog posts, sharing on social media, or going live in destination, here are five ways to market your […]
KHM Travel Group honored in Luminary Awards by Host Agency Reviews
Host Agency Reviews has announced their 2021 Luminary Awards winners, and we are honored to be among the winning host travel agencies. These awards recognize top-performing host travel agencies based on defined criteria. This year KHM Travel Group won in five categories, including a new award for 2021, Galaxy Award. We’ve broken down the criteria […]
Exploring the Outlook for Cruises with Financial and Industry Experts
KHM Travel Group recently hosted two webinars to help travel advisors understand the outlook for cruises and prepare for the return of sailings. Current State of the Industry & Beyond Vince Ciepiel from Cleveland Research Company joined our Director of Education and Programs Bill Coyle first. They discussed the cruise lines’ financial picture and what […]
7 Accessories Your Home Office Needs Now
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for travel advisors is an understatement. Assisting clients with constantly fluctuating travel and health restrictions means more time on the phone and in the office. Additionally, many agents’ schedules and work environments have shifted as children and other household members spend more time at home. […]
KHM Travel Group Partners with Travel Professionals of Color
With a shared vision of assisting travel professionals, KHM Travel Group and Travel Professionals of Color (TPOC) have established a partnership to amplify their efforts to recognize African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American travel agents. Through this partnership, travel agents interested in joining either organization will have access to discounts on membership and […]
Take Action: 6 Ways to Be Productive During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily slowed down travel bookings, but that doesn’t mean travel agents aren’t staying busy. Why not use this opportunity—including that extra time spent on hold—to tackle some of those perpetual back-burner tasks? These six items will help you be productive during COVID-19 and make sure you’re ready to hit the […]
