A Travel Agent’s Guide to Answering Difficult Budget Questions
They use their passion for travel and their expert knowledge to craft the best itineraries possible. Of course, there are times when clients come to their agent with budget questions. Here are a few ways travel agents can address these questions and overcome objections.
Why Military Families and Veterans Start Travel Businesses
Travel is often a part of the experience for service members and their families. The opportunity to see and live in new places across the country can spark a passion for seeing the world. Personal experience and a passion for travel is key to starting and growing your own travel business. Having that passion […]
Featured Destination: U.S. Summer Vacations
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and travelers will be taking to the skies and highways in search of sun, fun, and adventure. Whether it’s scenic coastline, historic charm, or natural splendor, these U.S. summer vacation spots continue to draw in summer vacationers of all ages. 1. The Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National […]
How to Host a Travel Night
Hosting a travel night is one way that travel agents can showcase their knowledge and passion for travel to a captive audience. They can be an effective and fun way to boost business if done right. Before you host a travel night, know the answers to these questions so you can plan a memorable […]
Featured Destination: Finland
Italy has wine. Germany has castles. Spain has tango. What does Finland have? Happiness! For the second year in a row, its been named the happiest country on Earth. These highlights of Finnish culture and natural wonders will inspire travelers to travel to Finland to experience that joy for themselves! The Hub of Helsinki […]
What Travel Agents Need to Know about Volunteer Travel
By Carolyn Sekerak, KHM Travel Group’s Marketing Director Last month, I had the opportunity to travel with others from my church to Thailand. The goal was to serve for a week at a home for girls in partnership with Remember Nhu, a nonprofit organization working around the globe to prevent sex trafficking by housing, […]
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 […]
Featured Destination: Must-See Game of Thrones Locations
By Ashley Newton, KHM Travel Group’s Video Content Specialist “Winter is coming” is a phrase that travel agents might welcome, knowing the cold weather will bring requests for sunshine and sandy beaches. It’s also a rallying cry for fans of the television show Games of Thrones, which will embark on its eighth and final […]
How to Experience Italy’s Less Visited Regions with Avanti
Rome, Florence, Venice: these famously photogenic cities are often the first that come to mind when travelers dream of an Italian vacation. But your clients who are looking to explore the historical sites, take in renowned artwork, and sample the delectable dishes that Italy is known for shouldn’t let these cities define their trip, […]
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 […]