KHM Travel Group Honors 2014 Crystal Award Winners
Congratulations to KHM Travel Group’s 2014 Crystal Award Winners, who were honored at Sunday night’s Crystal Awards Dinner and Ceremony on our Jamaica FAM trip. Our Crystal Awards are given to KHM Travel’s top performing agents in the categories listed below. The staff of KHM Travel Group is proud of all the winners, and grateful […]
Royal Caribbean Announces New Mega-Ship to Debut in 2016
Royal Caribbean announced that the Harmony of the Seas, the third in the Oasis-class line, will be the world’s largest cruise ship. Due to launch in April 2016, the ship will measure 227,000 tons and carry 5,479 passengers. The 16-deck ship will hold 100 more passengers than the Oasis and Allure, which are the largest […]
Recapping an Unforgettable FAM Trip in Jamaica
Last week, a group of 196 KHM Travel Group Agents and staff traveled to Jamaica for our largest-ever FAM trip. While FAM (familiarization) trips are a great escape from the routine of a home-based travel agent, they are also packed with site inspections, training sessions and other opportunities for our agents to learn more about the destinations they sell. […]
The 5 Elements of Effective Logos
Your logo is a crucial part of your travel agency’s image. While your logo doesn’t necessarily need to describe what your business does, it should reflect your business’s philosophy. Apple’s logo, for instance, embodies the sleek, simple and user-friendly traits of their products. If your logo is overly complicated, or not distinct enough, you risk […]
6 Signs You Should Become a Travel Agent
Have you ever considered starting your own travel agency — but you weren’t sure if it was right for you? If some or all of these six traits describe you, then chances are, you will be a successful independent travel agent! 1. You Love to Travel This one is simple. Are you a frequent flyer? Do […]
Not in New Orleans? Celebrate Mardi Gras in These Cities Across the U.S.
Even if you can’t make it to the Big Easy, plenty of cities around the country celebrate Fat Tuesday. They may not be as raucous or hedonistic as the festivities found on Bourbon Street, but they do all embrace the indulgent spirit of Mardi Gras. Mobile, Alabama: This southern town is thought to have hosted […]
The World’s Most Unusual Places to Stay
These hotels and guesthouses may not offer all the luxuries of a five-star hotel, but they do offer an experience unlike any other. Want to unwind at the bottom of a lagoon, or with a clear view of the Northern Lights? These nine weird, wild and wondrous places to stay are anything but ordinary. Sala […]
Travel Agents Will Save Time & Money With Royal Caribbean’s New Espresso System
Royal Caribbean has announced their new reservation system for travel agents, Espresso, will launch in March of this year. Espresso is slated to create a more efficient, intuitive booking experience for agents. Espresso is especially helpful for cash-strapped independent travel agents because it’s free to use. Espresso will replace the CruiseMatch system currently in place […]
3 Reason to Travel to Europe in 2015
Bookings for European travel are up, thanks to the rising value of the dollar against the euro. As hotels, flights and tour packages become more affordable, travel agents are receiving more and more inquiries for trips across the pond. Take a look at the hottest trends for travelers heading to Europe this year. Special Interest […]
The 6 Most Romantic Places to Travel
Valentine’s Day: you might love it, or you might be rolling your eyes at the thought of a day devoted to sending sappy cards and mass-produced teddy bears. Travel, however, can instill a sense of romance in even the most determined cynics. These six destinations are bound to fill you with warm fuzzy feelings, and […]
