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 […]

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 […]

Featured Destination: Poland

  Poland may not be on the top of your client’s “want to visit list,” but it should be. This gem of a country is seeing an upward trend of visitors that have slowly discovered why its UNESCO World Heritage sites, stellar food, intricate history, and natural features are something truly spectacular to see. What’s […]

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 […]

Agents Gain Confidence and Knowledge at March Boot Camp

  KHM Travel Group hosted its first travel agent Boot Camp of 2019 between March 4 – 7. A group of 35 travel agents from around the country joined us in Ohio for four days of business development, travel industry insights, and networking sessions. These sessions gave agents a chance to ask questions, connect with […]

KHM Travel’s Agent of the Year 2018: Emily Kladivo

  Successful business owners often make their achievements look easy. Those at the top must have it all figured out, right? The reality is that the challenges associated with running a travel business don’t disappear after a certain number of years or a certain number of bookings; they just change. Whereas new agents may wonder […]

Virgin Voyages is Shaking Up the Cruise Industry

  There’s something new coming to the high seas in 2020, and we can’t wait to meet her! The Scarlet Lady will be the first Virgin Voyages’ ship to take to the water. Though her inaugural sailing is more than a year away, our travel agents and clients are already booking spots on upcoming voyages. […]

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 […]

4 Things Travel Agents Should Share about Travel Insurance

  As some destinations begin to require travel insurance, including many European countries, Cuba, and Turkey, travel agents can demonstrate their value by staying up-to-date on insurance and why it is important. Travel agents should know and share these four main points when discussing travel insurance with their clients. Why would someone purchase travel insurance? […]