KHM Today

Show Date: 07/12/2023 

Hello and welcome to another episode of KHM Today!  

First up we have the CEO of Authentic Vacations, Simon Russell. Hear about their personal, private and genuine trips with unrivaled access to numerous destinations.  

Our summer segment, Be a Social Butterfly, is back. This week we talk about short form video. What is it? How do you maximize your engagement? These are just some of the topics covered by our Digital Marketing Specialist, Sami Najjar.  

We hope that you take some of what you learned today and put it into practice. Let us know in the comments what has worked for you or if you implement any of our tips! Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you don’t miss next week while we talk about creating themed cruises.

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show Date: 07/05/2023 

Hello and welcome to another joyous episode of KHM Today. Before you know it, the holiday season is going to be upon us. There are still plenty of opportunities to experience some of the magic that destinations offer during this time. 

Today’s guests are Kevin Kelly and Virginia Ann Busceme from the Education Team and Ashley Newton from the Marketing Team. They chat about how to give the gift of experience and what to promote to your clients now. For some experiences, it’s too late to book this year, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year. 

What a great episode filled with tips to get your clients thinking about travel. Always keep an eye out to see what they are celebrating. Personalized messaging will make you stand out from the crowd. See you next week!

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show Date: 07/28/2023 

Hello KHM Today listeners! Today we are LIVE from the home office where we decided to have a pajama party in honor of a guest today. Can you guess who it might be? 

If you did not know, last week was ASTA’s legislative day where travel agents from all 50 states met with senators and their staff to discuss issues that impact agents and the industry. Three of our team members represented Ohio. Hear what was talked about and all that ASTA is doing for us. 

Did you guess it? Virgin Voyages is back to share what’s new and all the fun you can have while on board.  

We hope that you learned something new this week. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss another episode. See you then!

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show Date: 06/21/23

Hello KHM Today listeners. Did you know today is International Yoga Day? Before we begin, take some deep breaths, stretch, and prepare for an episode filled with great content! 

First up we have the Corporate Fitness Manager for Sandals & Beaches, Melody Cargill. Wellness has become a key factor in the decision on where to travel. Find out what they have to offer and how you can work out the best trip for your clients. 

Next up we have a KHM Travel Group agent and member of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment, Ryan Cowden. He is here to talk about what LGBTQ+ travelers wish agents knew. For more resources and information, check out https://www.iglta.org/  

We hope you have expanded your knowledge and strive to spread pride all year long. Don‘t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Namaste.

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show Date: 06/14/2023 

Today, we have another great episode for you. We have two great guests and a brand-new segment to get your travel business to take flight.  

Here from the Globus family of brands is Tina Tiano. She talks about how to live like a local and why river cruising is great for multi-generational travel. It is perfect for unique opportunities and destinations. 

Brand new for this summer, we have a new segment: be a social butterfly. As a home-based travel agent, it can be hard to interact with your clients in person. Jami Turner, a KHM Travel Group agent joins us to talk about what she has done to solve this issue.  

Creating a connection is key for keeping clients coming back to book with you. We hope that you have picked up some tips today to help keep your business a success. See you next week!

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show date: 5/31/23 

Hello KHM Today viewers! We have a fantastic episode for you today filled with inspiration and ideas to take your business to the next level. 

First up is Barb Qua from Celebrity Cruises to chat about how to take your clients to the next level. She shares some cruise enhancements that you can provide your clients with that they may not have known about. In case you missed them, we partnered with Celebrity to put out some fantastic videos highlighting Alaska.  

Selling Alaska with Celebrity: Top Sales Tips for Agents 

Selling Alaska with Celebrity: Qualifying Your Clients 

Cruise Alaska with Celebrity  

Next up is a show favorite, David Pritchard. He is a health and wellness guru to talk about how to handle the upcoming stress of the summer. Fill in the blank: For me to be successful, I need …? You can’t be good to others until you are good to yourself.  

We hope that you feel inspired after this episode to find your work life harmony.  Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any of our great content. See you next week!

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show date: 5/24/23 

Greetings KHM Today listeners! While Carolyn is away this week hosting a FAM trip, we have the wonderful Wanda Thomas from the KHM Travel Education Team here as our guest host.  

First, we embark with Kris Endreson, VP of Strategic Sales at MSC Cruises. Learn about the European style and glamorous experience on board MSC ships as well as the unique experiences available to passengers like the MSC Yacht Club, Bella experience, Fantastica Experience, and Aurea Experience. Get the inside scoop on new ships including the MSC World America. 

Next up Wanda is joined by Virginia Ann Busceme, another member of the KHM Travel Education Team, as they discuss client relationship strategies. Hear about the importance of setting boundaries and their tips for achieving a better work-life integration.  

Next week, Carolyn will be back and joined by our friends at Celebrity Cruises! We will also be sharing some mental health tips, so be sure to tune in. Sea you next week!

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show Date: 5/17/2023

Ahoy KHM Today viewers! We have a great episode for you filled with information on how to expand your business. 

First up we have Rosalynn Domdom, Sr. Sales Manager with Virgin Voyages. Hear how they are changing business for good and delivering excellent and unique experiences to their sailors.  

Matt Wahlgren is back to chat about his experience with Virgin Voyages and how he uses Circles to expand his group business.  

What a great episode! We hope you learned a lot and had a few laughs with us. Be sure to join us next week for more great content with guest host Wanda Thomas.  

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Show date: 05/10/2023 

Happy National Travel and Tourism week! We have a great episode for you today. 

Jennifer Lewallen from ALG Vacations joins us to talk about getting ready for a FAM trip. What to expect, what to do, and tips on making the trip successful. 

Now that you know what a FAM trip is and what to expect, hear from Linda Bohrer as she chats with Carolyn about what to pack and how she manages the fast pace of these trips. 

On KHM Today you hear a lot about why it is important to use a travel agent and how to be successful as one, but you don’t always hear things from the client's perspective. Carolyn invited two of her longtime clients to discuss  their experience working with her.  

We are so happy to be back with our viewers live this week. Though if you missed the videos we released last week, be sure to check them out! 

The Office Visit: KHM Travel Group:https://youtu.be/gM24y-8VAwY 

Bonus: Behind the Scenes | KHM Today:  

https://youtube.com/live/LovgKFSpSzg?feature=share

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com  

Hello KHM Today viewers and listeners! We are so excited to bring you this very special bonus episode sharing a look at our team behind the scenes. As many of you know, KHM Today is part of KHM Travel Group which is our host travel agency. 

In this episode Carolyn sits down with our Lead Video Content Specialist to talk about what goes into the production of not only this show, but all of our Youtube Content.

If you are only listening, check out KHM Travel Group: The Office Visit on Wednesday, May 3rd at 3pm ET. 

If you are a viewer only, did you know you can find us wherever you get podcasts? We want to make it so you never have to miss an episode.

Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check out our website to learn more: www.KHMTravel.com