5 Common Cruising Myths & How Travel Agents Can Break Them
If you’ve been in the travel industry a while, chances are you’ve had at least one client wildly misunderstand the world of cruising. A well-trained travel agent has the power to debunk cruising myths. Take a look at these five common excuses that clients give for not cruising, plus solutions that will hopefully have them […]
What It Means to “Cruise Like a Norwegian”
“How do you know you don’t like, if you haven’t even tried it?” If you are a parent, chances are you’ve said this to your children. As travel agents sometimes we fall into the same mindset of that stubborn child, being limited by our own perception of what something MIGHT be like. It could be […]
What to Expect at KHM Travel’s Largest-Ever Destination Success
The KHM Travel Group corporate office is buzzing with anticipation today, as we prepare to welcome 80 travel agents to Destination Success this week. This is our largest in-house travel agent training seminar to date, with four information-packed days designed to help travel agents take their business to the next level. Throughout the course of […]
National Plan a Cruise Month Kicks Off with #Cruisesmile Sweepstakes
National Plan a Cruise Month kicks off today with the launch of the #CruiseSmile sweepstakes! The #CruiseSmile sweepstakes, put on by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), is giving consumers a chance to win 31 cruises in each of the 31 days in October. The contest encourages travelers to send in photos of their #CruiseSmile through social […]
Why Workations are Important for Travel Agents
Most people think travel agents go on a lot of vacations. Judging by the number of tropical photos and airport check-ins on my Facebook page, I guess I can understand why someone could get that idea. The truth is, however, that although travel agents may go on a lot of trips, very few of those […]
Research at Sea: Onboard the Norwegian Getaway
Travel agents may be known for selling travel, but the truth is, we spend a lot of time learning. We read articles, complete online trainings, and attend seminars so that we can get to know more about how to get our clients to the places they want to visit. Those training opportunities are great, but […]
Karisma FAM Gives Agents a Taste of the Gourmet Inclusive® Experience
“Karisma has raised the bar on all-inclusives.” Gilberto Machain from Karisma Resorts couldn’t have been more right when he said that at last Thursday’s Gourmet Inclusive® Experience training in Riviera Maya, Mexico. During the Karisma FAM last week, 20 KHM Travel Group Agents, along with KHM Travel Group’s Marie Smith, Beth Klubnik, Katie Smotek and […]
Fall in Love with Cruising During National Plan a Cruise Month
It’s estimated that 12 million people will take a cruise by the end of 2015. With more than two dozen new vessels currently on order, the coming years will see even more opportunities for vacations at sea. That means it’s the ideal time to start thinking about cruises for 2016 and beyond, which is why […]
KHM Travel Agents Make the Most of Our First-Ever Aruba FAM Trip
This past week, 15 KHM Travel Group agents boldly went where no KHM Travel FAM group had gone before – to Aruba! For 5 days and 4 nights, the agents called the Hotel RIU Palace Aruba home. This all-inclusive resort is located on Palm Beach, a stretch of coastline known for its pristine white sands […]
KHM Travel Invites Travel Agents & Consumers to On Stage Alaska
KHM Travel Group is thrilled to be hosting On Stage Alaska at our corporate office on September 22nd, 2015 from 6 pm to 8 pm. This consumer-friendly event, presented by Holland America Line, brings “The Last Frontier” to life for the audience, and for our local travel agents, is a show not to be missed! […]
