Apple Vacations Offering Cuba Tours Starting this Fall
Starting this fall, Apple Vacations will be offering tour packages to the previously off-limits island of Cuba. The packages fall under the “educational activities” or “people-to-people” travel categories, which are two of the 12 purposes approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Apple Vacations, which is one of KHM Travel’s preferred travel suppliers, is partnering […]
The Top Options for Pet-Friendly Cruises
If you’re a frequent cruiser with pets, it can be difficult to part with your furry family members while you’re at sea. Most major cruise lines don’t allow animals due to sanitation codes and port requirements, but there is one, in addition to several regional companies, that welcome both owners and their four-legged friends on […]
Training & Fun Go Hand-in-Hand at OSSN Travel Agent Forum
Las Vegas has a reputation for being America’s “Sin City,” but it’s also one of the most popular destinations for networking and professional conferences. And in the travel industry, business and fun go hand-in-hand! KHM Travel Group got a taste of both at the OSSN Home Based Travel Agent Forum, held June 21-24 at The Venetian […]
The 8 Most Popular Destinations for Fourth of July Weekend
Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this most seminal of summer holidays. But first we wanted to know — where are Americans headed for their patriotic-themed picnics and parties? According to Hopper, a company that tracks travel data and trends, these were the cities that turned […]
Celebrating Canada’s Top 5 Most-Visited Spots for Canada Day
America isn’t the only country to celebrate its birthday in July. If you’re from The Great White North, chances are you’ll be decked out in your maple leaf-themed gear today for Canada Day, eh! July 1st marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, in which the three separate British colonies of Nova Scotia, […]
KHM Travel Heads to Las Vegas for Home-Based Travel Agent Forum
KHM Travel Group is one of more than 300 suppliers welcoming travel agents from across the country today at the Home-Based Travel Agent Forum in Las Vegas. The three-day conference is full of educational seminars, discussion panels with industry experts, and workshops geared specifically for the independent travel agent. The forum is hosted by the […]
A First-Hand Look at the Value of Travel Insurance
Let’s face it: many travelers don’t give trip insurance a second thought when booking their vacations. Insurance companies, in general, tend to get a negative reputation. We really don’t ever look forward to buying insurance, because often it means paying for something that we (hopefully) won’t use. That’s one way to look at it. However, […]
Drive Quality Clients to Your Agency with Vacation.com’s Agent Snapshot
As a host travel agency, there are a few questions we hear from our new agents and potential agents all the time. Understandably, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “how will clients looking to book vacations find me?” What some agents don’t realize is that Vacation.com, KHM Travel Group’s consortium, offers a powerful […]
Carnival Corp. Announces New Social Impact Travel Brand, Fathom
Last week, Carnival Corporation made headlines with the launch of their new brand, fathom™. The world’s largest travel and leisure company also defined a new travel category, “social impact travel.” With Fathom’s launch, Carnival Corporation has set a precedent in the cruise industry by giving socially-minded travelers an accessible, structured way to participate in what has […]
KHM Travel Agent Expands Options for Special Needs Travelers
Part of a travel agent’s role is making the world a more accessible place for their clients. They bring travelers to far-off destinations they might never have dreamed of visiting, while minimizing the hassles their clients might experiences along the way. For travelers with disabilities, the desire to travel is equally strong. The hurdles, however, can […]