KHM Today

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  

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  

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  

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  

Our team had the privilege to visit Beaches Ocho Rios and take a tour of their Kid's Camp. Stepping in for Carolyn Orf, Chantelle Nye and Brigett Gerber sat down with Stacy Anderson, manager of the Kid's Camp, for an exclusive interview. 

We learned how the team at Beaches goes above and beyond to ensure everyone in their care has the best possible vacation, and how they embrace and accommodate travelers with Autism. 

KHM Today will be back with a live show next week, so be sure to tune in! 

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

Hello and welcome to KHM Today! We have a great episode for you all about the beautiful destination, Jamaica.  

First up we have Dian Holland from the Jamaica Tourist Board. Hear about all the unique qualities of this destination along with some fun excursions you won’t want to miss. Now is the perfect time to learn about Jamaica because we have a feeling it is going to be a hot destination in 2024. 

Today we are celebrating Hot Buttered Rum Day! It is the perfect drink for cold weather. Follow along with Carolyn as she makes this tasty drink.  

We won’t have a live episode next week. However, we will be releasing an interview we did back in September from the Kid’s Camp at Beaches Ocho Rios. See you on January 31st to talk about Las Vegas.

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 and tips to refresh your marketing.  

Kathy Killen, Strategic Account Manager, and Tommy Leyva, Business Development Specialist, from Royal Caribbean joined us to talk about an ICONic moment. Thier new ship, Icon of the Seas, has arrived in Miami. She will be setting sail soon and there are some incredible new features on this ship.  

Next up is our Marketing Production Manager, Sara Rawlings. She is here to talk about what you can do to make sure you are attracting the right audience with your marketing. Quick tip: you don’t have to completely redo your marketing to get noticed. Consider doing a refresh with some new colors or font. 

Tune in next week while we talk to the Jamaica Tourism Board and have some hot buttered rum! See you then.

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

Hello and welcome to another year of KHM Today. This year you are going to hear from new guests, have more fun, and learn all about being a travel agent. We are so excited about what is to come.  

To start of the year one of our favorite guests is back. David Pritchard, Health and Wellness Director with ALG Vacations, is here to get you motivated and inspired for the year to come. This year, set a goal to focus on progress, not perfection. Fill this year with joy and peace and make it the best one yet.  

From KHM Travel we have Rick Zimmerman, President and CEO, and Bill Coyle, Vice President of Agent Engagement, join us to talk about their thoughts for the upcoming year. They share tips for success and their insights on what they are excited about for 2024.  

As both Bill and Rick said, we are so thankful for our amazing community of agents. Keep tuning in for more industry news and straight up fun! See you next week.

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

Hello and welcome to the final episode of the year! We want to give special thanks to all our viewers. We are incredibly blessed to be able to reach so many people each week.  

First up we have a special message from Soleil Domagala from Norwegian Cruise Line. She shares new ship features, exciting itineraries, and tips for solo travel. 

Next, we have Amy Garner, our DE&I specialist. She is here to share New Year traditions from around the world. If you participate in any of these, take a picture and tag us or comment down below. We would love to hear how you ring in the new year. 

Be sure to tune in next year to celebrate our third year filled with more fun, laughs, and new and exciting guests. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday. 

As Carolyn mentioned, we are releasing a new podcast every Friday morning in 2024. Travel Unpacked is going to cover all things travel from the silly to the serious, and everywhere in between. Be sure to check it out!

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

Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We have a festive episode for you today. 

Our guest today is Tresa Reed with Viking. She is here to talk about the Christmas Markets in Europe and give an update on their product. 

Get your clients inspired to book with these tips for European Christmas Markets: https://youtube.com/shorts/VyD1z9LcHHc

If you or your clients don’t want to make the journey to Europe, there are ways to experience Christmas Markets in the United States as well. Carolyn shares some of the ones she found around the country. 

We kept the episode short and sweet for you this week as we all prepare for the holiday season. We hope you join us next week for a special message from Norwegian Cruise Line and talking about New Year traditions from around the world. Hope to see you then!

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