Destinations and Discovery at Delta Vacations University 2019
Delta Vacations University 2019 was one of the biggest travel agent events of the year, and I was fortunate to be able to attend the year’s conference in Detroit, Michigan. The event took place on September 21 and 22 at the TCF Center downtown. Over 1,000 travel agents attended each day to learn, network, and […]
Help Couples Find Romance on the High Seas
Cruising’s popularity continues to grow, and cruise lines are expanding their fleets and revitalizing their ships to appeal to today’s travelers. With so many options in cruising, travel agents should learn how cruising can benefit couples looking for a romantic vacation. The Battle of the Vacation It’s always challenging when a couple can’t seem to agree on the type […]
Reaching New Heights at Apple Leisure Group’s First Ascend Conference
By Michelle Bakula, Communications and PR Manager On September 16-18, Apple Leisure Group celebrated its first-ever Ascend Conference at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania. The conference opened with remarks from Apple Leisure Group’s Executive Vice President Jacki Marks. She compared the past year to that of the battle the main character faced in […]
Connections, Cruising, and Collaboration at August Boot Camp
Diving into the world of travel is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. We provide our agents with the online education and tools they need to get their travel businesses started. For a more immersive, active instruction on starting their travel businesses, agents have the option to attend one of our live Boot Camp […]
Know Your Group: Affinity vs Speculative Groups
Chances are that if you have visited sites like the Grand Canyon, the Eiffel Tower, or Disney World, you’ve seen large groups of travelers vacationing together. Sometimes they are school groups all wearing the same t-shirt; other times they appear to have no connection other than all being on the same trip. Because group trips […]
Introducing the Group Team
Group travel requires specific knowledge, organization, and attention to detail. That’s why many group travelers turn to travel agents to help them with their plans, be it a destination wedding, a family reunion, or a social organization’s trip. Booking group travel can help agents take the next step in their travel business, expand their knowledge, […]
Say Aloha to Booking Hawaii
Home to some of the most stunning landscapes and beaches in the United States, Hawaii is a dream destination for many travelers around the globe. Travel agents have long understood the lure of the islands and are key to providing their clients with a Hawaiian vacation tailored to their tastes and must-see locations. But how […]
An Intro to Travel Agent Email Marketing
Email marketing is one of the best ways for travel agents to connect with their clients. Emails help keep agents at the top of their clients’ minds and can inspire them to start planning their next getaway. The planning calendar is designed to help agents start planning what to send and when! These are guidelines […]
On the Road to Success: Recapping 2019’s Destination Success
Our 2019 Destination Success was, well, a huge success! From July 16 – 19, the KHM Travel Group Team hosted 133 of our independent travel agents for education sessions, travel supplier presentations, and networking. On July 16, agents could attend optional Disney sessions to learn about the full range of Disney’s travel options and how […]
What’s New with Princess Cruises?
Last month, Lisa Findura, KHM Travel Group’s Senior Vice President of Operations, and Beth Klubnik, our Events Operations Manager set sail on the Caribbean Princess for the Princess Cruises Executive Sales Forum. This event brought together leaders in the cruise travel industry to see firsthand what’s new with Princess Cruises and discuss how they can […]