KHM Today

Show Date: 09/14/2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of KHM Today! This episode is jam packed with marketing tips and tricks to get your travel business on the map.

First up we are joined by our very own Amy Garner who is LIVE from Universal Studios to share what is going on.

Trying to capture everything on your vacation can be stressful. Hear from Carolyn Sekerak and Annie Yu from the KHM Travel Marketing Team as they talk about best practices for photo taking and how you can use those photos in your marketing campaigns. Check out the Flickr album we created for you to get inspiration: https://www.flickr.com/photos/khmtravel/albums/72177720302046842

Even though they are busy getting ready for Delta Vacations University, Dana Braun and Emily Rivet join us to talk about what Delta Vacations has to offer you to better market their brand. 

After weeks of traveling, our Education Team is back together to talk about their river cruise experiences.

Thank you for joining us, we hope you learned something new today!

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Show Date 9/07/2022

Welcome back to another exciting episode of KHM Today.

We have talked about the importance of education and industry events in the past, but here at KHM Travel Group we offer our agents education events put on by our team of travel experts. Coming up in October we will be hosting Boot Camp 2.0, perfect for the higher-level agents. Hear from some of our agents as they talk about why this event was valuable to them. Space is limited, so sign up today! Agents with KHM Travel Group, see MyTravelAgentPortal.com for details. 

Derek Stweart joins us for the first time to talk about some of the things you might not have known about American Airlines Vacations.

Moving can be a hassle, but more so when you own your own business. Now that you are not living in the same city, how do you make sure your travel clients don’t forget about you? One of our Regional Coordinators, Shaliece Moser, has recently gone through this and shares with us how she has handled the process.

We hope you had fun with up this week. Join us next week for some marketing tips, LIVE from Carolina Beach.

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Show Date: 8/31/2022

Hello everyone. Now that the kids are back at school, it is time for us travel advisors to get back to learning too. 

Tim Smith is back again this week to share some educational opportunities that are available. 

Groups are a fantastic way to make money in the travel industry. However, there are important things to know before beginning and while going through the process. Here to talk about this topic are Mike Ehlers, ALG Vice President of Groups, and Marie Smith, KHM Travel Group’s Group Department Manager. 

Expanding the Lens is back to discuss inclusive language. Making your leads and clients feel seen and comfortable makes a significant difference.

A travel agent’s education is never done, but we hope that you learned a few new things today! Join us next week for more!

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Show Date: 8/24/2022

Today is National Waffle Day! Dig in with us for another enticing episode!

First up we have a KHM Travel Group foodie, Sara Rawlings. Hear about the various kinds of waffles around the world. Want more waffle inspiration? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/v5IRBsA3VcA

Next, we are joined by Bob Miessler, Azamara Strategic Business Development Manager – North Central, who talks about their PerryGolf cruises to many of the world’s finest golf destinations. 

Have you missed the Sales Animal? Tim Smith is back to talk about how you can use the upcoming school year to maximize your marketing efforts. 

No matter which iron you choose today, waffle of golf club, we hope you had a blast with us. See you next week!

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Show Date: 8/10/2022

Today is National Lazy Day. Kick your feet up and enjoy another great episode of KHM Today. 

First up, we have another What’s in Your Bag segment. Getting all your clothes and accessories to fit in your luggage can be tough. However, these ladies have figured it out and they can just use their carry on!

Next up is Kristy Giragosian, Sr. Manager National Accounts with Virgin Voyages. She shares her favorite lazy and active day activities to take part in on board. 

Our favorite traveler, Matt Wahlgren, is back this week to talk about his experience on his recent sailing with Virgin Voyages. He also shares his favorite lazy vacation ideas.

We hope you had a fun time with us today and spend some time being lazy and relaxing.

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Show Date: 8/03/2022

Carolyn is out cruising this week, but our very own Ashley Newton is here to give you the industry news and straight up fun! 

Today we were joined by some fantastic guests. First up is a KHM Today regular, Carolyn Sekerak. In the spirit of going back to school, she talks about how to use the upcoming school year to market yourself and your business.

Next up is a first-time guest, Bryan Kalarchik from Viator. He gives some background about the company and shares some of his favorite travel experiences and some of the best tours they offer. 

In the spirit of the best of the best travel experiences, our education team joins Bryan to talk about their favorite tours that they have done with Viator

Finally, even though Carolyn is out, we have a video of her for a fan favorite segment. She is joined by Calvin Soong, our 2021 Rising Star Award winner, to share what they both bring in their bags when going to theme parks.

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Show Date: 7/27/2022

We are so grateful for all the friends we have made through our show. In honor of International Day of Friendship, hear from our very own Ashley Newton as she shares her experience of travelling with her besties. 

Our next two segments are related to the recent holiday, Disability Independence Day. Hear from Karen Leopard from the Special Needs Group as she talks about the depth of what the company has to offer and how to approach the conversation with your clients. Also joining us are two KHM Travel Group agents, Jean Borne and Amy Garner. They share their experience booking travel for people with needs that include dietary restrictions, neurodevelopmental disorders, vision impairment, and hearing loss. 
 
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Show Date: 7/20/2022 

Starting off this week’s show with some news. The CDC has dropped its cruise program. Find out what this means for travel agents and your clients. 

Next up we have Ask KHM Today. What do you do, or how do you respond, when you find out a client has been working with another agent while working with you? Don’t forget you can submit questions to us at www.KHMToday.com!  

Our first guest is Rebekah Law, a Cruise Director with Holland America. Hear about her job and all that it entails.  

In a past episode, we covered the topic of giveaways. Andrea Miller of Sea La Vie Travel, a KHM Travel Group Agent, used this advice and put it into action. Find out how it went and if she would do it again. 

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Show Date: 7/13/2022 

This week we are LIVE from Destination Success. This event is all about networking and getting to know some of our amazing suppliers. Hear from Sandals & Beaches Resorts, Delta Vacations, and ALG Vacations as they talk about all the fun things going on with their brands. 

Due to technical difficulties, please watch this video with Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Destinations, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Vacation Express.  https://youtu.be/aIixje3g_e4

Also, a special thank you to Royal Caribbean and American Airlines Vacations who could not make it for the show. We hope you had a wonderful time with us this week and can join us for the next Destination Success!

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Show Date: 7/7/2022 

Carolyn is back this week to kick off our 75th show! The Team Talk this week features Marie Smith giving her thoughts on Delta Vacations, the Cayman Islands, Norwegian Cruise Line, and the flight situation.  Kirsten Sanchez, Director of the Carnival Independent Advisor Team joins us for the first time to play a game and put together a picture of fun!  Hear how to service the sale after the booking with some familiar KHM Travel Group faces.  Celebrate fried chicken day with a special Shaq-inspired chicken recipe for this week’s KHM @ Home segment.  

Help KHM Cares Fill Backpacks with School Supplies this summer! For more information and how to donate please go online to our GiveSmart Page: https://e.givesmart.com/events/nyh/  

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