Crystal Conference: Behind the Scenes on the Independence of the Seas
It was less than two months ago that we returned home from the 2017 Crystal Conference and Awards. And as of today, we have 10 months, one week and one day until our 2018 Crystal Conference and Awards! That time will fly… Now that this event has grown into KHM Travel’s national conference, the planning […]
KHM Travel Celebrates 2016 Accomplishments at Crystal Conference & Awards
KHM Travel Group has just returned from an amazing week at sea for the fourth annual Crystal Conference and Awards cruise on the Carnival Conquest. This was the second year that the Crystal Conference was held at sea, and it was our host agency’s biggest event to date! Our group of 361 travel agents, […]
KHM Travel Group & Carnival Take the Polar Bear Plunge
When is it completely sane to willingly jump into freezing cold water in the dead of winter? When it is for a good cause! For the past few years, a handful of KHM Travel Group agents have teamed up with our partners at Carnival Cruise Lines to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge. Over […]
Preferred Supplier Spotlight: Linda Thompson, Norwegian Cruise Line
Linda Thompson, our Business Development Manager with Norwegian Cruise Line, has been helping others develop their travel businesses for nearly 25 years. She started off as a travel agent herself in Youngstown, Ohio. Coincidentally, she worked with Cheryl Hudak, who is now the Regional Director of Sales with The Mark Travel Corp. From there, […]
Setting Sail in 2017: Next Year’s New Cruise Ships
The rise in cruising’s popularity is leading to more ships and more itineraries from almost every major cruise line. With so many options, there are more reasons to cruise now than ever before. Here are some of the most anticipated new ships hitting the seas in 2017. Viking Cruises Viking is growing, and fast! […]
Exploring the Western Caribbean on the Norwegian Getaway Seminar at Sea
December 4th to 11th, KHM Travel’s National Training Director Marie Smith and Agent Trainer Chantelle Nye set sail on a Seminar at Sea on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway. They accompanied 14 agents on a Western Caribbean cruise to the sunny ports of Roatan in Honduras, the brand new Harvest Caye in Belize, and Costa […]
The Hottest Travel Destinations for 2017
We almost can’t believe 2016 is drawing to an end, but a new year means new goals. Is visiting somewhere new among your resolutions for next year? Or are you an independent travel agent trying to anticipate your clients’ requests? Check out these seven exciting destinations that are slated to entice travelers from around […]
Rick’s Insights from the Carnival Executive Partner Advisory Board Meeting
Earlier this year, KHM Travel Group’s President and CEO Rick Zimmerman was named to Carnival Cruise Line’s Executive Partner Advisory Board. This month the advisory board, along with members of the cruise lines senior leadership and sales team, gathered in New York City for the board’s annual meeting. Carnival gave the 12 board members […]
Preferred Supplier Spotlight: Chris Schutz, Carnival Cruise Line
As we prepare for our 2017 Crystal Conference and Awards on the Conquest, there’s one BDM all agents should get to know. That’s Chris Schutz, our friendly Carnival Cruise Line BDM! Chris is always enthusiastic about working with travel agents and sharing her knowledge of Carnival to help them grow there businesses. She’s been […]
Preferred Supplier Spotlight: Kathy Killen, Royal Caribbean
Kathy Killen, our Strategic Account Manager from Royal Caribbean International is a familiar and welcome face here at our Corporate Office. And not just because she often comes bearing donuts and cupcakes! She’s also one of our agents’ biggest supporters, and one of the people all agents should get to know better! Kathy’s travel […]