LoveShack Vacations Agent of the Year: Erika Lafata

Since launching her full-time romance travel career seven years ago, Erika has found a home in the travel industry, and for the past two years, a family in the LoveShack Vacations team. Her motivation and passion for travel have helped her reach the top as our 2018 LoveShack Vacations Agent of the Year. Prior […]
Which ID Do You Need to Travel?

Can you imagine waiting months for your dream vacation, only to arrive at the airport and find that you can’t get on the plane? If your travel clients don’t have the right travel ID, it could become a reality. We’ve outlined the rules and regulations of travel IDs, to help travel agents educate their clients […]
Rookie of the Year 2018: Ilona Kruglikov

Since launching her travel business in 2017, Intravelvacation INC, Ilona has grown a network of clients that support and value her business. Her dedication and sincerity to serving her clients have propelled her travel sales to the very top and helped her to earn our Rookie of the Year award for 2018. Agents are […]
Words to Know: A Beginning Travel Agent Glossary

The travel industry is full of lingo and acronyms that can be confusing for newcomers. There’s so much to learn, you don’t want to get stuck Googling definitions every time you start a new course or read through a supplier brochure. Knowing these common industry words and abbreviations will help those new to this […]
FIT vs Escorted Travel: Which is Right for Your Clients?

Two travelers can visit the same destination and have vastly different experiences depending on their travel styles and preferences. For instance, determining whether a FIT trip or an escorted tour means taking the time to qualify your clients, and figure out what they value about traveling. Do they want to have more activities included […]
Rising Star Agent of the Year: Ashley Clark

Since catching the travel bug, Ashley Clark’s passion for travel and her desire to see the world has only grown. After a friend started her own travel business, Ashley reached out to find out how she too could become a travel agent. After planning a life-changing trip to Hawaii for herself, she began Near […]
2019 Crystal Conference Brings Together People, Purpose, & Passion

At our 2019 Crystal Conference, more than 350 independent travel agents, supplier partners, and KHM Travel Group team members gathered to get energized to Take Action in the coming year, and make it our most successful year yet. Here’s how the event, held on board the Ruby Princess February 9 – 14, focused on […]
A Travel Agent’s Guide to Honeymoons

It’s engagement season! For many happy couples, planning their wedding can be time-consuming and stressful, making it even more of a challenge to find the time to plan a honeymoon. Travel agents alleviate the stress of honeymoon planning and help couples make married memories they’ll treasure together. Here are some helpful tips to ensure […]
Why 2019 is the Year to Become a Travel Agent

As a host travel agency dedicated to helping others build their own travel businesses, it may seem bias or clichéd for us to claim that 2019 is the year to become a travel agent. However, it is hard to argue with thorough research, and with our understanding of our travel agents’ growth. According to […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Travel Business in 2019

If you haven’t already, it’s time to set resolutions to boost your travel business in 2019. Think about what you want to accomplish in the coming year, and how you’ll stay motivated to reach those goals throughout the year. With your goals in mind, you can do these five things to work toward achieving […]