KHM Today

Show Date: 06/29/22

Carolyn is out this week but our trusted Education Team Member, Matt Wahlgren, is hosting in her place. First up is Team Talk with Wanda and Virginia Ann. They discuss Expedia TAAP expanding worldwide and preparing your clients for the current flight situation and telling them to pack their patience. 

Fall back in love with Las Vegas with Joel Peterson, Leisure Sales Executive with Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority. He is joined by Dustin Personius, Leasure Sales Manager for Circa Resort, LIVE from Las Vegas. Hear about new entertainment opportunities, sporting events, attractions, and hotels.  

Even though Pride month is coming to an end, keep these LGBTQ+ Suppliers in your back pocket throughout the year to keep your clients feeling safe and comfortable as they travel. Check out our Travel Agent Tips: How to Sell LGBTQ+ Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQkF6Yl0cpY 

KHM @ Home is back with another exciting recipe from our very own Ashley Newton. See how she makes Red, White, and Blue Pasta Salad. Perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations. 

Ingredients 
- Pasta -bow-tie about 7oz (9oz) [about half a box; can use any pasta you prefer]
- added salt once the water reaches a boil 
- Cheese - 3oz extra sharp New York white cheddar or other white cheese (cut into star shapes )
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 1/2 cup (julienne cut or finer chop) 
- Sweet peppers - 4/5 small (about 1/2 cup) 
- Sweet Onion - 1/2 cup chopped 
- Basil - 1/3 cup chopped 

Dressing:
- 1/4 white wine vinegar cup + 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder 
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard (dry seasoning) 
- 1/2 tsp onion powder 
- 1 tsp brown mustard, dijon, spicy, or stone-ground
- 1/4 tsp/pinch of salt and pepper 
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

Instructions:
- Chop onion, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and peppers 
- Cut cheese into cubes or use a star-shaped cookie cutter. 
- Boil pasta according to the package; do not rinse 
- To dye pasta divide into plastic bags and add two tablespoons of water and about 20 drops of dye in the desired color. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. (If going multiple colors, lay pasta on paper towels in a single layer and dab dry)
- Whisk together vinaigrette 
- combine all pasta and vinaigrette 
- add in chopped toppings 
- finish with cheese 
- chill and serve 
- garnish with additional basil if desired 

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Show Date: 6/22/2022 

Today we are joined by two KHM Travel Group Agents Kiesha Lizaire and Vicki McFall to talk about how to get a return on your investment and grow your client list at events that are not necessarily travel related. 

Wanda Thomas is back with another Expanding the Lens segment to talk about the significance of the holiday Juneteenth and highlight some important history. She also touches on how to tie in holidays and your culture to heritage travel. 

KHM @ Home is back to make the Blackberry Fence Hopper Cocktail. 

• 4 oz vodka 
• 2 oz lemon juice 
• 2 oz wildflower honey 
• 8 fresh blackberries muddled

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Show Date: 6/15/2022 

Hear about the incredible experience of participating in the TLN EDGE Conference with KHM Travel Group Staff Carolyn Sekerek, Carolyn Orf, and Anita Pagliasso. They are joined by four amazing KHM Travel Group Agents Mylene Hollick, Toni Rath, Leigh Lee, Pat Chapple. 

Matt Wahlgren was just a Distinctive Voyages Host with Princess Cruises in Alaska. Learn what this means and how to participate in this program.  

Due to technical difficulties, Jim Tedesco of Funjet Vacations could not make it on the show. To see his interview with Carolyn: https://youtu.be/XCGAz5_OYYA

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Show Date: 06/08/2022 

It's another great episode of KHM Today! First up is Team Talk with Wanda Thomas chatting about the travel mayhem happening this summer and what agents can do to combat it.  

Anita Pagliasso, KHM Travel Group's Vice President of Industry Relations, joins Wanda and Carolyn to talk about their experience at the recent TPOC (Travel Professionals of Color) Conference. 

We're celebrating World Oceans Day with Sandals Resorts. Melissa O'Hara, National Manager of Dive Sales, and Tyrone Phillips, a diving instructor talk about their amazing diving sites.  

Finally, Kevin Kelly, KHM Travel Group’s Group Specialist, wraps up the show by explaining how to have peace of mind while large groups travel in the season of family reunions and destination weddings.
 

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Show Date: 06/01/2022 

Hello and welcome to another episode of KHM Today!  News this week: Airports across the country continue to deal with delays, cancelations, and staffing shortages. This week in London the Queen's Jubilee begins (Carolyn is a huge fan of the Royal Family), celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. USVI and Italy have opened completely to tourists.  

Our first guest is Cheryl Hudak, from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The Cayman Islands are surrounded by natural reefs, so it's only fitting we had her on to update us on the islands and how they work with travelers for conservation efforts for National Reef Day.

Next up, we're introducing a new segment: "Expanding the Lens," where we will discuss and uncover topics of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Carolyn Sekerak, Director of Marketing Strategy and Community Engagement with KHM Travel Group.  This week we are highlighting the LGBTQ+ community for the start of Pride month. Learn what you can do to make sure you are using the correct language and staying inclusive all year long.!

Dee Riley joins us again to share what she packs in her beach bag.  Don’t know what to pack for your beach getaway? Dee & Carolyn have got your back.

Last up, a pre-recorded conversation with Matt Whalgren for Matt's Compass: Favorite destinations for graduation trips.

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Show Date: 05/25/22

Tune in to hear the latest cruising industry updates from Kelly Craighead & Charles Sylvia from CLIA, as well as first-time guest John Diorio of Virgin Voyages joining to discuss what sets Virgin apart.  Matt Wahlgren is back again to share his favorite wine experiences for National Wine Day.

CLIA Membership: https://cruising.org/en/travel-agent-center/become-a-member 
CLIA Little Book of Facts: https://cruising.org/-/media/CLIA-Media/StratCom/QRUpdatePage/CLIA_Little-Book-of-Facts

Virgin Voyages Agency Portal: www.firstmates.com

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Show Date: 5/18/2022 

Adam Kemerer, Director of Marketing Operations for Travel Leaders Network joins us to talk about Engagement, their award-winning loyalty direct marketing program. 

Glinessa Gailliard, a KHM Travel Group Agent and attorney shares her thoughts on ways we can protect ourselves as Travel Advisors. 

David Pritchard, Director of Health and Wellbeing for Apple Leisure Group gives some tips and tricks for coming back from vacation rejuvenated.  

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5/11/2022 

Hello, dear viewers!  This week's episode starts out with a Team Talk with Matt Wahlgren and Pam Hassel in which we cover hidden gem destinations, Travel Weekly news, and how to best celebrate Eat Whatever You Want Day. 

Michelle Lardizabal, Chief Sales Officer North America, and Katie Gerhard, Associate Vice President of Sales for Azamara Cruises join us next to talk about the incredible experience of sailing with Azamara.

Ever had a difficult client? It can be stressful trying to figure out if you want to keep working with them or not,  Mia Mackey, KHM agent, and owner of Mackey Mouse Travel joins us to discuss how to respectfully fire a client.  

What would you eat on Eat Whatever You Want Day?  Do you have any problem client stories to share?  How did you handle the situation?  Let us know in the comments below!  

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Show Date: 5/4/2022 

Team Talk with the Education team covered key KHM Travel Group Events, who should be attending, and what you will learn. See MyTravelAgentPortal.com, In-Person Events, for more information and to register.  

Stephanie Lee from Host Agency Reviews joins us to discuss this year’s survey and gives some insights to the data. www.HostAgencyReviews.com  
KHM Travel Agents can take the survey here: https://har.news/TAsurvey-KHM

The Sales Animal is Back to discuss 10 years of experience or 1 year of experience repeated for 10 years. If you are a KHM Travel Group agent, see the recorded webinar library to view past episodes with Tim Smith! 


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Show Date: 4/27/2022 

Joins us for a very special episode of KHM Today! 

First, we have Team Talk and Ask KHM Today with our host Carolyn Orf and Wanda Thomas from our Education Team. Have a question for #AskKHMToday, submit it here: https://khmtravel.com/watch-khm-today/

Next up we have Patty Noonan from the Travel Institute sharing everything they have to offer travel agents. 

Ashley Newton for KHM Travel's Marketing Team talks about Branding, not Bragging: How to Find a Balance. 

Now for the main event, the KHM Travel Group Event’s Team teases our big Crystal Conference and Awards!  

Kathy Killen and Galen from Royal Caribbean join to announce that we will be sailing on the Harmony of the Seas for our Crystal Conference. Join KHM Travel Group as an agent to come to this amazing event! 

Check out this video from Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed: https://youtu.be/7IJyhPdQYNs

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