KHM Travel Rocks at Viking Cruises’ Boom the Room Event
Written by: Dezaree Stack, KHM Travel Group’s Marketing Administrative Assistant Last Tuesday, a group of KHM Travel agents from around Ohio, plus corporate team members participated in Viking Cruises’ exciting game night, Boom the Room. Arranged by Dianne Pierson, Viking River Cruises’ Business Development Manager for KHM Travel Group, Boom the Room is a […]
How to Get a CLIA Card: Requirements for KHM Travel Agents
Established in 1975, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. Just as […]
Preferred Supplier Spotlight: Dianne Pierson, Viking Cruises
Dianne Pierson, our Business Development Director from Viking Cruises, majored in art education in college. While visiting Paris after she graduated, she fulfilled one of her lifelong dreams of seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. This trip made her realize that she could experience the world’s most celebrated art and architecture through travel. The […]
Avalon FAM Enriches KHM Travel Agents’ Knowledge of River Cruising
During a recent Avalon Waterways FAM, 12 of KHM Travel’s Pinnacle agents discovered that river cruising more than just a mode of transportation. It’s a completely unique travel experience. Between October 31st and November 7th, these top-producing agents cruised through France on Tapestry II, one of Avalon’s newest ships. Sandy Stemen, our Business Development Manager […]
National Plan a Cruise Month Kicks Off with #Cruisesmile Sweepstakes
National Plan a Cruise Month kicks off today with the launch of the #CruiseSmile sweepstakes! The #CruiseSmile sweepstakes, put on by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), is giving consumers a chance to win 31 cruises in each of the 31 days in October. The contest encourages travelers to send in photos of their #CruiseSmile through social […]
KHM Travel Attending Cruise3Sixty Conference Next Week
Next week, KHM Travel Group will be attending its first-ever cruise3sixty conference being held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Our team will be joining nearly 2,000 other travel agents and travel industry executives for the cruise industry’s biggest event of the year! The conference, held April 22-26, is hosted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). It […]
Disney Bringing Family River Cruises to Europe
Adventures by Disney has announced a partnership with AmaWaterways that stands to change the river cruising industry in a big way. Starting in the summer of 2016, the companies will team up to offer week-long, family-oriented cruises on the Danube River. Most river cruise ships and itineraries are geared towards older adults and couples, although […]
River Cruising Through Europe with KHM Travel’s President & CEO
From March 23rd to 28th, KHM Travel’s President and CEO Rick Zimmerman joined Vacation.com’s Executive Team and a group of travel industry professionals for a European river cruise on the Avalon Illumination. The itinerary, an abbreviated version of Avalon’s Waterways Tour of Belgium and Amsterdam cruise, began in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Rick had the opportunity to […]
6 Cruise Excursions for Adventurous Travelers
As cruise lines continue to expand their offerings for on-shore adventures, excursions are no longer limited to beach visits and walking tours. These are just a few of the wildest options available to cruise lovers around the world. Learn the Art of Falconry in Scotland – Crystal Cruises In Edinburgh, instructors guide travelers through the […]
A Travel Agent’s Guide to Selling River Cruises
This week, we’ve highlighted the advantages of European river cruises and how they differ from ocean cruises. We have also looked at Avalon Waterways’ innovative fleet of ships and the special interest packages they offer. But what do travel agents need to know about selling river cruises? The tips below will help you inform and sell […]