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 […]

What Travel Agents Need to Know about UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Travelers often ask their travel agents about vacations and trips that include famous locations around the world. Many of these sites, like the Grand Canyon, Machu Picchu, and the Acropolis of Athens are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But what exactly does that mean and why are so many famous locations given this distinction? What is […]

4 Smart Moves to Make When Setting Up Your Travel Business

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As you begin this exciting venture, it is important to take into consideration how you will set up your business. Outside of the learning the travel industry, the below resources will be key as you get started and as you grow your business.   Assemble a Team of Advisors  Having a trusted team of individuals to help you decipher […]

Tech Tools for Travel Agents

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Understanding the value of your time is the key to running a successful business. These tech tools for travel agents are suggestions to help you stay on task and maintain a work-life balance.  Online Scheduling Tools   Staying at the forefront of your clients’ minds can be a challenge. To help build relationships and make time for those one-on-one consultations […]

KHM Travel Group launches ROAM Magazine for travelers

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We are thrilled to present our new publication for travelers: ROAM Magazine. With the theme, “Envision Your Vacation” our goal for our first issue is to evoke the feelings of fun, curiosity, and adventure that come with travel. What is ROAM Magazine? ROAM Magazine is our new digital magazine designed for travel agents to share […]

Setting Up Your Home Office for Success

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After you make the incredible step to start your own travel agency, your next step is setting up your home office. What does this mean?  It’s time to think about where and how you will run your business. These are a few important things to consider.  Designate a Space in Your Home  Set aside a space in your home to keep files, brochures, etc. This doesn’t need […]

Behind the Scenes: Developing KHM Travel’s Core Values Series

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We live in a world in which words are constantly flying at us from every possible source: texts, emails, social media, news alerts. It’s a whirlwind of words.  What holds importance, especially in challenging times, are the words that we collectively give meaning to. Social distancing was not part of anyone’s vocabulary six months ago, and now the phrase literally defines […]

Survey Results: How do Travelers Feel about Future Travel?

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This past week, we asked KHM Travel agents to share a future travel survey with their clients to gauge their level of comfort and interest in traveling this year. The numbers below reflect the thoughts and desires of more than 3,000 travelers who work with travel agents. Gathering this information is crucial to understanding how […]

4 Online Learning Platforms to Expand Your Business Acumen

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One of the biggest steps to success for any travel business owner is to dedicate time to learning business skills, when you first get started and beyond. Technology advances, industries expand, setbacks happen, and the world changes constantly. By continuing to take an active approach to learning, you and your business can continue to grow […]

Laying the Foundation for Success at February Boot Camp

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We believe in helping our agents lay a solid foundation of knowledge to be able to work with clients effectively and plan trips that exceed their client’s travel dreams. The first step in this educational journey is our online courses. However, we know that many people learn best by interacting live with teachers and speaking […]