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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 inclu...

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 ho...

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 th...

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/wGzwLXtgxYk Become an agent with KHM Travel Group today! Check o...

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...

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 qualifyin...

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 H...

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 Irelan...

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, Taw...

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 co...

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 Blac...

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 wa...

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. T...

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...

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 acco...

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 202...

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...

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...

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 he...

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 Euro...

Hello KHM Today viewers! We have a great episode for you today where we cover participating or hosting in-person travel events and celebrating our favorite things about Celebrity Cruises.   First up we have a panel of KHM Travel Group agents who have recently put themselves out there and either hosted a travel night or were a part of an expo. Hear what worked, how it went, and what they would do d...

Hello and welcome back to KHM Today. We hope you all had a great holiday. Don't forget to watch the Thanksgiving Food Bank Challenge video we released last week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYzOshWHE7c   Today’s episode has a special guest and an exclusive interview from Sandals Dunn’s River. Our first guest is the founder of Accessible Travel Network, Kristy Durso. She talks about resour...

Hello KHM Today listeners! The giving season is upon us and our team is off this week as we observe the holiday with our families and friends.  Head over to our YouTube channel where you can watch as Carolyn continues her Food Bank challenge to see how many items she can get for a local food bank while trying to stay in budget.  https://youtu.be/KYzOshWHE7c Don't forget to tell us in the comm...

Hello and welcome back to KHM Today! We have some very special guests here to talk about military appreciation and some insights on cruising.  John Chernesky is back to talk about his new role as Senior Vice President of North America Sales with Norwegian Cruise Line. He shares his goals and thoughts for the future of the company and the cruise industry.   Next up we have a panel of ladies with a...

Welcome back to KHM Today! Today’s episode is filled with tips to make your group trips a success and some insight on traveling to Europe in 2025. First up from ALG Vacations we have Dan Miller from their Group Department, and KHM Travel Group’s BDM, Jennifer Lewallen. They are here to chat about group trips. Groups are a great way for family and friends to reconnect and have fun. If you are a KHM...