KHM Today is KHM Travel Group’s new talk show designed to enhance your engagement with industry partners, your community of fellow agents, and the KHM Travel Group team. Each week, we’ll have industry and supplier guests share their insights. Plus, we'll chat about the latest headlines, tips from our team, destination updates, and practical advice for ways to engage and market to clients!
Welcome back to KHM Today. Carolyn is back in her home office with another great panel focusing on client follow up. On today's episode we have three agents, Linda Allen, Josephine DiMaggio, and Donna Riley. They are here to talk about how to inform your clients of pertinent travel details, managing expectations, and keeping your clients happy so they come back. Join us on June 4th while we shake things up and have a travel writer on, Dori Saltzman. She is going to talk about her travel career and her book "Death of a Travel Advisor", a cruise ship murder mystery.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Hello viewers! Welcome back to another great episode. We have a great panel consisting of Megan Fitzsimmons, Ashley Julvezan, and Mandy Goddard. These are top producing agents, and they chat about how they find the time to keep up with their bookings and family life. We will see you back on May 28th to talk about how to handle client follow-up. Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Welcome back to KHM Today! We experienced some technical difficulties today but stick with us because there is a lot of good information in this episode. Joanne Shikitino leads our conversation today with Kevin Kelly, Julie Fisher, and Teri Engelhart. All are group are experts and share knowledge and tips for successful group planning. You may also notice another voice, our producer Sam, she was on to make sure everything was running as smoothly as possible. Be sure to join us on May 14th when Carolyn with be LIVE from our studio. We will be talking about prioritizing work, family, and fun. Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Hello listeners! Welcome back to another great episode where we get to talk to a panel of young professionals. Today we have Rebecca Smiley, Emily Foggio, and Time Davis here to talk about their journey. Hear how they started, how they are managing to get business, and a little bit about themselves. All three are great at what they do and the advice they give is beneficial for all agents. Be sure to join us on April 23 on YouTube for the topic of how to be a successful group leader. See you there! PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Welcome back to KHM Today. We start the show with a bit of travel news and then get into how to achieve and maintain success. Heather Cross, Kelly Muir, and Laura Bender are with us today. All are top producing agents with KHM Travel Group, and they give advice and share how they have made it to where they are now and how they plan to grow. What a great episode. We hope you learned a lot and use that knowledge to grow your business. Be sure to tune in on April 3 for our young professional's panel. See you then! PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Hello viewers! We have a special episode for you today with some of our award winners that we recorded while we were at our 2025 Crystal Conference. Laurence Pinkney, Emily Bookey, Audrey Blank, and Walter Biscardi join Carolyn on stage in front our first ever LIVE studio audience. They talk about what being a Crystal Award winner means to them and give advice on how to become and stay a successful agent. Tune in next week as we have on three new agents to talk more about success and how it looks different for everyone. PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Hello viewers! We have a great episode for you packed with tips on how to stay connected within the travel community. Today we have our regional coordinators with us. They talk about how to use them to stay informed, the value of getting to know agents near you, and what events you should attend. There will not be a live show next week, but we will be releasing a special winners' panel episode on March 3rd from our upcoming Crystal Conference. This is an episode you will not what to miss. Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Welcome back to KHM Today. We are excited to have two amazing guests to talk about group travel. Today we have Marcus Williams and Wanda Thomas. Both are group specialists, and they chat about how they got into this niche and how they have made it successful. Join us for our next episode on February 26th at 3 PM ET! We will have our Regional Coordinators on to talk about attending industry events. Made in Spain Whether you're an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Hello viewers! Welcome to our second show of the year dedicated to cruising. We have two cruise experts with us today, Mandy Goddard and Walter Biscardi. They chat about how they have made their businesses successful, give great tips for booking cruises and share some of their favorite things to do on board. Be sure to join us on February 5th while we talk to Marcus Williams and Wanda Thompson. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Made in Spain Whether you're an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Welcome to our first episode of 2025! This year we are shaking things up and focusing on what's going on in the travel industry. Guests will include our fellow team members and our agents. Today we have Bill Coyle, Amy Garner, Meredith Tudor, and Joanne Shikitino here to talk about 2025 travel trends. They also touch on some hot takes in traveling so be sure to stay until the end to listen. Be sure to join us for our next episode on January 22nd, LIVE here on our channel. Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com
Welcome back to KHM Today. We have a great episode for you today filled with excitement for 2025. First up we have Tresa Reed, Director of Business Development with Viking. She is here to talk about amazing cold weather travel opportunities. Next up we have Amy Garner and Annie Yu from KHM Travel Group. They are here to talk about what they are excited about for 2025 within the company and the travel industry. They also touch on some hot topics. As Annie and Carolyn mentioned, KHM Today will have a new look for next year. We will still be live on Wednesdays at 3PM ET here on our channel, but we will be moving to just twice a month. When there is no KHM Today, be sure to tune in to Travel Stories Unpacked, our sister podcast that can also be found here on our channel on Fridays and wherever you get your podcasts. See you next year! Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! Thank you for joining us for Carolyn's special birthday episode. We have a great guest with us today to talk about two celestial occurrences. Steffany Kritz from our Agent Support team is here to share her insight on traveling for total solar eclipses and the northern lights. She gives us the science behind each and lets us know where we have the best chance of seeing them both. We want to wish Carolyn a very happy belated birthday and we hope you join us next week for our last episode of 2024!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today. We have a great episode for you today filled with information on All-Inclusives and accessible travel. First up we have Justyna Chelstowski, Director of National Accounts USA with Iberostar. Hear what is new with their brand and get inspired to travel somewhere new next year. Next, we have Cody Reckart a KHM Travel Group Agent. He is here to talk about International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He talks about what that means to him and gives some tips to help agents book accessible travel. What a great episode. Next week is Carolyn's Birthday episode so be sure to tune in for more industry news and straight up fun!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today. We have two great guests to chat about some updates on the high seas. Justin French and Bentlie Logan from Carnival Cruise Line are here today to talk about what's new with their brand, updates on their new private island, and have some fun with Carolyn while we share what we are grateful for. There will be no live show next week while we take time to reflect on everything we are grateful for. We want to give a special thank you to all our viewers and sponsors for their continued support of our show. If you need your Carolyn fix next week, check out our Thanksgiving Food Bank Challenge Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYzOshWHE7c.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello KHM Today listeners! This week to celebrate World Kindness Day, we are bringing you a special bonus episode featuring our sister podcast, Travel Stories Unpacked! Join KHM Travel's Ashley Newton and Geoff Cox as they unpack Tourism and Peace, which is the theme for World Tourism Day 2024. Share how you're celebrating World Kindness day and what Tourism and Peace means to you! KHM Today will be back next week, Wednesday at 3pm ET on our YouTube channel and the podcast is available on Thursdays after the show airs. Travel Stories Unpacked has new episodes on Fridays. You can find it on KHM Travel's YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32CbrCgg-xtb2pMimf_LWQfTu1gGssdzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-unpacked/id1724322183Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lu7HWKzfiJuoocxK68z9lBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! We have a fantastic episode for you today all about stress relief and the experience of getting to grow up outside of the United States. First up we have Amanda Morales, Sales Manager National Accounts with Virgin Voyages. She shares ways to release your stress while on board one of their ships and exciting news about their brand. Next up we have two KHM Travel Group agents, Shawn Hayes and Regina Dunbar Hendrickson. Along with Carolyn, all three had experiences growing up abroad. Hear their stories and how it affected their view on travel. There will be no live show next week while we educate our agents at our last Boot Camp of the year. We will see you on November 20th!Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to our Halloween Episode of KHM Today. We hope it inspires you to booook your next trip! We have a first-time guest with us today, Erin Douglas, Vice President of Field Sales with MSC Cruises. Hear what's new with their brand, their amazing private island, and how to experience some luxury at sea. Tune in next week while we chat with Virgin Voyages and talk about the experience of living abroad as a kid. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween! Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today! We have a great episode for you today, Live from Allure of the Seas. Carolyn, along with guest Kathy Killen, are cruising right now for an extension of learning from one of our in-person events. Hear about their experience and why you should book yourself or your clients on a short sailing. You still get to experience everything you want, and it will make you want to come back for more. Tune in next week for another great episode! Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! We are back on land this week and excited to share information about a beautiful destination. New to the show we have Susie Albin-Najera, Director of Leisure Travel & Strategic Partnerships, U.S. Market Los Cabos Tourism Board. She is here to paint a beautiful picture of Los Cabos and shed light on their sustainability efforts, landscape, and how to get the most out of your trip. Next week will be our Halloween episode! Be sure to tune in to see what Carolyn will be this year and let us know if you have a costume planned.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! We have two incredible guests today that are going to inspire you to want to travel and give tips to being a successful agent. These are conversations you don't want to miss. First up we have Michele Higgins from Sandals to talk about what is new with their brand. She paints an incredible picture of their latest resorts, making them bucket list destinations for many travelers. Next up we have one of our top agents, Crystal Walker. She is an incredible example of an agent who works full time, has a family, and is still a successful agent. Time management and understanding your value are key. We hope you learned a lot today. Tune in next week while we come to you live from the high seas. Sea you then!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today! We put on an incredible luxury event last week but are excited to be back to have a conversation about core values and being your authentic self. We have three guests here to share their stories and opinions on some trending topics in the industry. Today's guests are Amy Garner, Engagement Specialist with KHM Travel Group, Maddi Srail, Billing Specialist and head of our charitable imitative KHM Cares, and Yvette Shoemaker, a KHM Travel Group Agent and member of our BIPOC Resource Group. These three guest have unique perspectives and offer some insight on being a successful agent by being who you are. Be sure to tune in next week while we talk to Sandals and one of our top agents. See you then!Learn more about KHM Travel's Core Values: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32CbrCgg-xtQ6kKAY0MdDYFDphV0mmjY&si=AKSQlp2Js47gMyVDBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello KHM Today listeners! There will be no show this week as our team attends KHM Travel's Luxury Symposium, but did you know that KHM Travel has another podcast? Check out Travel Stories Unpacked for all things travel, from the silly to the serious, and everywhere in between! Watch Carolyn's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oWGZNhetOcgFind Travel Stories Unpacked on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32CbrCgg-xtb2pMimf_LWQfTu1gGssdzApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-stories-unpacked/id1724322183Spotfiy - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lu7HWKzfiJuoocxK68z9l?si=e22201390b0242dcBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today! We have a great episode for you today dedicated to groups. First up we have our Business Development Manager for Norwegian Cruise Line, Lylle Lopez. She is here to give you some tips on how to make groups successful while on their brand. Don't forget your BDMs are there to help you take your business to the next level. Next up we have one of our group experts, Joanne Shikitino. She shares her knowledge about groups and gives some examples on how to create and sustain group business. There will be no live show next week due to our Luxury Symposium event, but we will be releasing a special message so stay tuned.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today! We have a special episode dedicated to experiencing the beautiful destination of Africa. Our first guest is Don Forster from Goway. He paints an incredible picture of all the different experiences you can have while traveling in Africa. He goes into detail of where you should travel to encounter certain animals and landmarks and how you should prepare for a destination like this. Next up we have one of our agents, Gretchen Naumoff. She just recently took a group to Kenya. Hear about her trip and get inspired to go on an Africa safari and immerse yourself in the destination. What a great episode. We hope you join us next week while we have guest host Sarah Mayfield here to talk about National Encouragement and Positivity Day.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! We are here today to talk about some of the great education that the travel industry has to offer. Our guests for this episode are Charles Sylvia, ECC - CLIA Vice President, Industry and Trade Relations; Guida Botelho, CTIE - Sr. Director of Education, The Travel Institute; and Mark Meader - ASTA Sr. VP, Industry Affairs and Education. They all get into detail on the certifications and education that their companies offer. They also offer words of advice for advisors just starting out. Like they said, we are constantly learning. Sip your education, don't try and drink it. See you next week for a wild episode!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today! We have a fabulous episode for you today to inspire you to schedule some me time and tips to share your experiences with the world. First up we have three KHM Travel Group Agents, Wendy Payne, Brian Miller, and Stephanie Nye. They are here to talk about how they use blogging in their travel business. Next up we have a fan favorite David Pritchard, the Health and Wellness Director with ALG Vacations. He is here to help us celebrate National Relaxation Day by giving us some advice on how to balance our day. Change doesn't need to be drastic. You can start small and build up to what you are striving for. We will not have a live show next week but be sure to join our back to school episode on August 28th.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome to KHM Today. Our very own Chantelle Nye is here filling in for Carolyn while she enjoys a vacation with her family. Join her as we talk to Holland America and have another special guest to talk about something that is a pretty big dill. It's National Pickleball day and what better supplier to have on than one that partners with the Professional Pickleball Association. Tara Schreiner, the Director of National Accounts with Holland America Line, is here to talk about their brand and what makes them special. She also talks about the fastest growing sport, pickleball. We know we talk about pickleball quite often on this show, so we decided to put a new spin on it and just talk...pickles! Sara Rawlings, our Marketing Production Manager, is here to give us some trivia, a small history lesson, and talks pickles around the world. She also mixes a pickle cocktail that we can say is very good. Here's how to make it: 2 oz of Gin 3/4 oz of Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup 2 oz Good Quality Dill Pickle Brine Soda Water Ice Pickle and Dill sprig for garnish Combine gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and pickle brine in shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Pour over ice and top off with soda water. Finish the look with a slice of dill pickle and a sprig of dill. Tune in next week while we talk about travel blogs and have a fan favorite on, David Pritchard. See you then!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today. We had a blast last week getting to educate more than 200 of our agents at our Destination Success event. First up, we have Karin Green from Universal to talk about their new Epic Universe set to open in 2025. She also shares their plans for a DreamWorks Land along with their 60th anniversary celebration in Hollywood. 2025 is going to be a big year for us. KHM Travel Group is going to be celebrating 20 years in the travel industry. This means more excitement, more education, and of course, our annual Crystal Conference which is going to be bigger and better than ever. Hear about what is going to make this event special along with other events throughout the year. If you can't make it to Crystal, we have plenty of events coming up where you can meet the team and get educated. Be sure to check out your Agent Portal for details. Be sure to tune in next week while we talk to Holland America and a new spin on Pickleball.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today. We have a great recording for you today while we are education our agents at Destination Success. We had the privilege to talk with a Globus Tour Director from Italy. He joined us at our home office and shared about his experiences and some of the amazing tours he leads. Be sure to tune in next week while we talk to Universal and our upcoming Crystal Conference. Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We had a great time last week on resort, but we are happy to be back with a special guest and celebrating National Emoji Day. First up we have a returning guest but in a new role, Dondra Ritzenthaler, the CEO of Azamara Cruises. Hear about their amazing brand and how she is making waves in the travel industry. Next up, we have our Digital Marketing Specialist, Sami Najjar. He is here to talk about how to best use emojis in your marketing. Do you have a favorite emoji? Thank you for joining us today. Next week, we will be hosting over 200 of our agents for our annual Destination Success event. There will be no live show, but we will be releasing a special recording with a tour director from Globus family of brands.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! Today we are at the beautiful new resort, Secrets Playa Blanca. We had the opportunity to take our show on the road for the second time. Learn all about this new resort and what it has to offer. Hear the inspiration behind the design, what unique amenities it has to offer, and the hidden gems you don't want to miss. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity. We hope you use the information you learned today to book your clients here so they too can experience this incredible resort.Add a commentBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to KHM Today! We have a great panel today to talk about how to best communicate with your clients. We have three incredible agents joining us today, Jenny Lehman, Matt Wahlgren, and Rebecca Smiley. Hear how they got their start, how they have evolved with experience, and tips to make the most out of every interaction you have with clients. We will not have a live show next week because we will be experiencing the new Secrets Playa Blanca resort in Cancun. However, we will be releasing a special interview on our YouTube Channel that we will record while down there at our usual time.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Thanks for joining us for this joyous episode of KHM Today! We have some great information and tips to help you build your travel business. First up we have our brand-new BDM for Carnival, Bentlie Logan. Learn a little bit more about her and hear updates about their brand like their new private Island. Next, we have our 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee, Hollie Schmitt. This is the top award that we give out each year at our Crystal Conference. Hollie is an inspiration to the industry, and we are blessed and proud to have her as an agent. Next week we will have three amazing agents on to talk about how to handle client conversations. Their tips and advice will be great for new and even advanced agents. Be sure to join us. See you then!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! We have a great episode for you today filled with social media tips and travel gifts as we celebrate Pride Month and Father's Day. First up we have a KHM Travel Group Agent, Tim Davis. He is here to talk about how he got his start in the travel industry, give social media tips, and how he markets to the LGBTQ+ community. Next up we have Kevin Kelly who is part of our education and engagement teams here at KHM Travel Group. As a dad, he shares gifts you can get for the upcoming Father's Day holiday. We will not have a live show next week while we observe Juneteenth. Tune in on June 26th for another amazing episode. See you there!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to this week's show. We have special guest host Sarah Mayfield here to have great conversations with some of our agents along with MSC Cruises. Our first guest is Lionel Garcia with MSC Cruises. He is here to talk about their conservation efforts along with the top 5 reasons you should sail on their product. We asked two KHM Travel Group agents, Leigh Lee and Toni Rath, to join our conversation since they both recently sailed on the product. Hear what they describe as the perfect client for MSC along with their experience while onboard. Next week we will be back with another amazing episode where we are going to talk about marketing to the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating Father's Day. See you then! Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! Today we are celebrating World Reef Awareness Day with some fantastic guests. First up we have Dan Taugher, the National Sales Manager at Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. He is here to talk about what is new in the destination and to talk about the progress they have made protecting their reefs. Next up we have a member of our education team to make a fun summer cocktail called the shark bite. Let us know if you try this at home! Recipe: 1.5oz Vodka 1.5 oz Coconut Rum .75 oz blue curacao 2 oz Lemonade Shake, strain over ice Top with Sprite Add grenadine Thanks for joining us today for a great show. Tune in next week for more industry news and straight up fun! Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today! We had a great time last week educating over 60 agents here in Ohio. Today we have Tresa Reed with Viking. She is here to talk about their special sailing for the 80th anniversary for D-Day. This is a very powerful itinerary, so much so that it will be offered next year as well. She also covers more unique sailings along with sharing their return back to China. Next up we have a fan favorite, Virginia Ann Busceme with KHM Travel Group, to talk about spring-cleaning. Get your business order with these great tips. What a great show. We hope you learned a lot and join us next week while we talk about World Reef Awareness Day.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We have a special guest host today, Chantelle Nye, here to celebrate National Golf Day. Today we have the National Sales Manager for Golf for Sandals. Learn how to grow your travel business with golf. It can be a great starting point to introduce your clients to the all-inclusive market. Plus, Sandals is a great partner with their incredible courses and included green fees. We will not have a live episode next week since we will be educating over 60 of our agents at Boot Camp. Check out our short where we take on the Upton Estate golf course in Jamaica.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello KHM Today Viewers and Happy National Travel Advisor Day! We are also celebrating Lei Day in this episode featuring paradise in the U.S., Hawaii. John Chernesky from Norwegian Cruise Line is back to talk about the Pride of America, their ship that sails the Hawaiian Islands. Next up we have Sarah Mayfield from our education team to share perfect travel gifts for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. Join us next week while we chat about golf with a special guest host, Chantelle Nye! See you then.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We have a great episode for you today with some sales tips and an update from Princess Cruises. First up is Carmen Roig, VP of Sales. She is here to talk about some changes to their line and their elevated customer service experience while onboard. Next up we have a fan favorite Tim Smith, our sales expert. He is here to talk about the concept of “ants on the brain.” He gives some great advice to combat negative thoughts and staying positive. What a great show! Tune in next week for Global Travel Advisor Day while we chat with Norwegian cruise line and talk Mother's Day.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello KHM Today listeners! This week we are not coming to you live since our team is helping with KHM Travel's Boot Camp 2.0. Instead, we are bringing you a special bonus episode all about how to sell sustainable travel. We will be back next week with more KHM Today! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/wGzwLXtgxYkBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome to this week's show! We are excited to have a great supplier today along with two of our top agents. Tune in to hear their advice on being a successful travel agent. First up we have Steve Spivak, VP of Global Sales and Reservations with Tauck. He talks about their amazing product and what they are doing to leave a positive impact on the destinations they provide. On our annual Crystal Conference, we announced our top three agents. Today we have two, Emily Bookey and Ashley Julvezan, here to share their journey to success. We hope you learned a lot today and feel inspired to make a positive impact on the travel industry. We won't have a live show next week since we will be educating 30 of our agents at our home office. We will be releasing a podcast about sustainable travel, and you can watch the video on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGzwLXtgxYkBecome an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello viewers! Tune in this week for a discussion on sailing around the world and insight on Autism Acceptance Month. First up we have Guillaume Cameron from Oceania. He is here to talk about their amazing world cruise and what their product has to offer. Next up we have the president of IBCCES. She sheds light on autism acceptance and gives tips on how to ask the right questions when qualifying your clients. Check out their website to learn more: www.ibcces.org Be sure to tune in next week while we have an amazing panel of our top agents on along with Tauck. This will be an episode you don't want to miss.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Welcome back to KHM Today! We have an inspiring episode for you today. First up we have Tina Tiano from Globus here to talk about Globus Escapes. These tours take place during the off season, making them perfect for those who want to experience multiple destinations in a year or for single travelers. Next, we have a KHM Travel Group agent, Varsha Hathiramani. She is here to tell us about the Hindu holiday, Holi. Tune in next week while we talk to Oceania about their world cruise, pickleball, and have IBCCESS to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We had a great week educating our agents, but we are happy to be back with our viewers. We have a great episode for you today while we celebrate spring and St. Patrick's Day. Our guest today is Katie Jessup, Director of Sales for Brendan Vacations, a part of The Travel Corporation. She is here to talk about the key places that you need to visit while in Ireland. You may have seen our annual cocktail competition on our social media on St. Patrick's Day, but please enjoy this extended version. Let us know if you make either of these cocktails. Be sure to tune in next week for a discussion with Globus and celebrating Holi. See you then!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today. We missed coming to you live last week, but we had an incredible week celebrating and connecting with our agents onboard our annual Crystal Conference. Be sure to check us out on social media to see all the fun we had. Today, we have an incredible panel of ladies joining us to celebrate International Women's Day. Three KHM Travel Group agents, Stacy Diaz, Tawana Cain-Bowles, and Shawn Hayes were asked to be here today because they have recently inspired us. Hear about how they got their start, pick up insights on how to run your travel business, and get inspired to make your mark in your business. What a great episode! Next week we will be hosting our first ever Group Camp. There will be no live show but be sure to watch the short of Carolyn facing off against Kevin Kelly for our fourth annual St. Patrick's Day cocktail competition that we will release on Wednesday.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode of KHM Today! While Carolyn and the team are celebrating with our travel community at the Crystal Conference aboard the Celebrity Reflection, we are bringing you our top ten tips for booking a cruise!These tips range from beginner to more advanced tips to enhance your cruise business.Be sure to check out our First Time Cruiser Tips and other cruise content to share with your clients on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32CbrCgg-xs-iADgBgejOZb1zfgmL5PlWe will be back next week with a new episode!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome to KHM Today your weekly resource for industry news and straight up fun! We have a great episode for you today. We have a new guest this week, Rene Jongmans, President of Vacation Express. He shares how he got his start in the industry and exciting things happening with their product. Next up we had the honor of talking to one of the co-founders of ABTP, the Association of Black Travel Professionals. Veranda Adkins shares how they got started and how to get involved. There will be no live show next week because we will be sail-ebrating our agents on our annual Crystal Conference. We will be releasing a podcast with some cruising tips and releasing a short. Be sure to check it out. See you next time!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and Happy Valentine's Day! We love the guests that we have today. First up is Kristy Woolums with Virgin Voyages. She is here to talk about what's new with their product and the significance of this holiday for them. Next, we have two amazing members of the KHM Travel Group Team, Ashley Newton and Melissa Rice. They are here to talk about how to stay healthy while traveling. This was a topic on our podcast, Travel Stories Unpacked. If you haven't checked it out yet, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32CbrCgg-xtb2pMimf_LWQfTu1gGssdz Be sure to tune in next week while we have ABTP to talk about ways to celebrate Black History Month and the President of Vacation Express.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello! We have an amazing episode for you today. Not only are we celebrating the milestone of our 150th episode, we are also celebrating the Lunar New Year with some incredible guests. Back again, this week we are lucky enough to have Gary Murphy, Co-owner of AmaWaterways, on our show. He is here to help us celebrate Lunar New Year by talking about their amazing itineraries sailing the Mekong. This is a perfect way to be able to immerse yourself in new culture and experience destination unlike any others. Another favorite of ours, Annie Yu, is here to talk about her Lunar New Year experiences and her recent trip to Japan. Hear some insider tips about the destination and watch a special KHM @ Home segment she was able to film with her family. Share this short with your clients to inspire them to book a trip to Japan: https://youtube.com/shorts/3HnkHh7ZOPg?feature=share Thank you to our team and viewers for their continued support. We are so happy to be celebrating 150 episodes. Join us next week for more great content. We would love to see you there!Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com
Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We had a great time educating our agents last week. If you missed our interview with the director of the Kid's Camp at Beaches Ocho Rios, be sure to check it out. This week we are exploring Las Vegas. Joel Peterson from the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors' Authority joins us for the first time to talk about this hot destination. He shares what is new, what is coming soon, and their new source of tourism, sports. This destination is more than just gambling, there is something fun and exciting for all clients. Next up Tim Smith is back to talk about what he calls refrigerator power. It is important to write down and claim your goals for 2024. Though, don't forget to take some time for yourself and keep a good work life integration. We are very excited that we will celebrate our 150th episode next week! Thank you to all our loyal viewers for getting us to this point. We will also be talking about the Lunar New Year with AmaWaterways and our very own Annie Yu.Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com Have a question for #AskKHMToday? Want to be featured on the show, or have feedback to share? Let us know! www.KHMToday.com