KHM Travel Named 2017 Outstanding Travel Partner at Carnival Excellence Awards
At their Excellence Awards held in Vail, Colorado, August 16-18, Carnival Cruise Line honored KHM Travel Group with the 2017 Outstanding Travel Partner — Host Agency Network award. Carnival’s Excellence Awards recognize top partners each year in the Travel Agency and Charter Meetings and Incentive categories that differentiate themselves in unique ways. There are […]
KHM Travel Group Ranks on the 2017 Inc. 5000 List
Last week, Inc. magazine ranked KHM Travel Group #2598 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment— its independent small and midsized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, […]
Club Med FAM Highlights an Action-Packed, All-Inclusive Punta Cana Experience
Last month, 18 travel agents soaked up the sun at the action-packed Club Med Punta Cana for a FAM trip hosted by our Club Med BDM Robin Bear. They were joined by our Agent Development Specialist Chantelle Nye for four days experiencing this all-inclusive property and the Club Med brand. The agents stayed at […]
ASTA Premium Business Summit Highlights Industry Challenges & Possibilities
As a host travel agency, staying informed on the policies and trends that impact travel agents is a key responsibility. It allows KHM Travel Group’s staff to anticipate the challenges our agents may face, and the needs our agents may have in the future. Attending events, such as the American Society of Travel Agents […]
KHM Travel Agents Discover Dubai with Worldwide Traveler
It’s normal for travel agents to be more confident booking destinations they are personally familiar with, and have visited themselves. When selling, it certainly helps to have first-hand knowledge. However, just because you haven’t been somewhere, doesn’t mean you can’t sell it! Some places just seem a little further out of reach than others. […]
KHM Travel Agents Gain Knowledge & Confidence at May Boot Camp
May 17th-19th, KHM Travel Group welcomed 40 travel agents for the host agency’s second Boot Camp event of the year. Boot Camp is designed to give new travel agents the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to develop their travel businesses. Experienced agents who were with another host agency, or were previously independent can also […]
5 Reasons to Attend the Travel Leaders Network Conference
From Monday, May 1 through Thursday, May 4, Travel Leaders Network held their first conference since the three companies (Travel Leaders Associates, Results! Travel and Vacation.com) joined forces in August. The conference, held in Orlando, had speakers such as technology icon Steve Wozniak and author and business coach Mike Marchev. The topics ranged from […]
A Travel Agent’s Most Important Networking Tool: The 30-Second Commercial
Written by: Carolyn Sekerak, KHM Travel Group’s Creative Marketing Director Establishing a good 30-Second Commercial (also referred to as an Elevator Pitch) is a crucial part of your marketing strategy – as crucial as your choosing agency name, building a brand and designing a business card! After all, one of the most frequent questions […]
KHM Travel Group Honored with Travel Leaders Network Chairman’s Host Award
At the 11th annual Power of the Partnership Awards Ceremony on May 4th, KHM Travel Group was recognized by Travel Leaders Network with the Chairman’s Host Award for U.S. Agency Affiliates. The Chairman’s Awards were presented to Travel Leaders member agencies with the highest supplier sales in 2016. The award is one of Travel […]
What to Pack for a Travel Agent FAM Trip
The KHM Travel blog has already emphasized the importance of investing in FAMs, and offered valuable tips for surviving your first FAM as a travel agent. As the trip draws closer and closer, there’s another question that you’ll probably be asking… “What do I need to pack?” Your attire will depend on the destination and […]