Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Travel Business
Let’s face it: There is a lot of information online about becoming a travel agent at home. In fact, a Google search for “become a travel agent from home” turns up more than 1 trillion results. It’s easy to get inundated sifting through the heaps of commentary and advice, especially if you have absolutely no […]
How to Increase Your Travel Agent Income
Your career as an independent home-based travel agent is fun, exciting, and provides opportunities for personal travel. But don’t lose sight of that fact that you are running a business, and becoming a successful entrepreneur means you’ll need to keep an eye on your bottom line. Successful agents can increase their income as a travel […]
Board Games That Inspire Wanderlust
If you’re not out exploring the world, capture that spirit of adventure by gathering around the table and playing travel-inspired board games together. Gone are the days of simply rolling dice and moving around the board, mindlessly performing the action on the space where you land. Today’s games are all about creative themes, modern game […]
How to Choose a Host Travel Agency
Partnering with the right host travel agency will help you and your business to be successful. How do you decide which host agency to choose?
Being a Travel Agent Can Lead to a Happier Life
Working as a travel agent may not be for everyone, but for people who love travel and long to run their own business, it can be a truly fulfilling career. These are just a few of the ways that the rewards of being a travel agent can lead to a happier life overall. Making New […]
Choosing a Travel Specialty
When it comes to vacation options, travel advisors receive a variety of requests, from cruises to resorts, from Florida to France. Additionally, there are many reasons why people travel – for honeymoons, family reunions, business, or other milestone events. It is possible to cater to all types of clients, destinations, and requests. However, developing a specialization […]
Owning a Home-Based Travel Agency Rocks!
Prior to the emergence of the Internet, opportunities to work from home — and earn a decent income — were scarce. Now, more Americans than ever before list their home as their primary place of work. This includes KHM Travel Group’s 4,000+ independent travel agents around the U.S. While some travel agencies continue to operate brick-and-mortar locations, […]
Active Listening to Qualify a Client
Learning to effectively qualify a client is one of the most important skills a travel agent can hone. It goes beyond simply asking, “Where do you want to go?” and ventures into a series of questions to help you learn how to best serve clients while planning their vacations. Clients (and potential clients) turn to a travel […]
6 Secrets to Maintaining a Productive Home Office
One of the major perks of becoming a home-based travel agent is being able to decide where you work, and when. Having a dedicated, organized space where you can work uninterrupted is key to staying productive. Your work area shouldn’t feel cramped or cluttered, and you should have enough space for your phone, computer, and other office […]
Dos and Don’ts of Email Marketing
“Keep in touch.” This common phrase is easy to say, but not always easy to do. Successful travel advisors know that staying in touch with their client base is essential, especially for those that travel less frequently. Email campaigns can be an effective way to maintain contact with potential customers, ensuring they remember you when […]
