To be a successful travel agent, you need to create and develop meaningful relationships, both with your clients and with organizations, associations, and industry networks.
KHM Travel Group’s Vice President of Industry Relations Anita Paglisso currently serves as ASTA’s Host Agency Director and Executive Committee Treasurer, CLIA Starboard and Trade Relations Co-Chair, and PATH President. Her advocacy efforts and connections keep our agent community informed and help represent the needs of host agencies and independent advisors.
As a host agency, we’re proud to partner with key industry partners that help propel our travel advisors into new levels of success. We recommend all travel advisors learn more about them too!
ASTA
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is the world’s largest association of travel professionals. Their mission is simple: “to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge, and the enhancement of professionalism.”
Because KHM Travel Group is an Emerald Partner, our agents have access to the latest in legal and government updates, sales strategies, and business tools.
“I’ve personally been involved with ASTA, both locally and nationally, for over 25 years. It’s been one of the best ways for me to stay in tune with what’s happening with the travel advisor community. As a host agency, we make it a priority to promote ways that advisors can get connected with their local ASTA chapter and have their voices heard,” said KHM Travel Group’s Vice President of Agent Engagement Bill Coyle.
CLIA
The official trade organization of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) works in partnership with nearly 17,000 affiliated travel agencies throughout North America to ensure the highest caliber of cruise sales expertise and service for cruisers.
KHM Travel Group has been identified as a Premier Agency Member, based on our number of agents. As a Premier Agency Member, all KHM Travel Group Travel Agents who qualify are eligible to apply for an individual CLIA membership under KHM Travel Group at a reduced rate. Agents also gain access to ship inspections and additional benefits through CLIA.
IATA/IATAN
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) simplifies the business relationship between the travel agency, airlines, and suppliers. The International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) is a non-profit department of IATA that assists travel agents in meeting and maintaining a specific set of standards. The IATAN card identifies bona fide U.S. travel sales professionals.
Having IATA accreditation through KHM Travel Group gives credibility, legitimacy, and global recognition to your travel business. You can also earn your IATAN ID, the true identifying marker of a producing travel agent.
PATH Symposium 2025 (Photo Credit: KHM Travel Group)
PATH
The Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH) is the only travel industry association with a membership comprised of the leading top U.S. host agencies. The concept of the host agency has grown significantly over the years, flourishing into an array of business models. PATH was formed to establish host agency operating standards among its qualifying host agency members.
By engaging with PATH, KHM Travel Group shares best practices with other host travel agencies. Through events like the PATH Annual Symposium, we are part of the discussion of where the host agency industry is going, and how it can be improved.
KHM Travel Group’s independent travel agents have access to the travel partner relationships and credentials that we have been building and strengthening for 20 years.
Learn more about joining KHM Travel Group and gaining additional benefits, tools, and resources for your business at https://khmtravel.com.
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