Joey DeLoach

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Petra: A City Carved into Time

3 weeks ago | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

Often referred to as the Rose-Red City, Petra stands among the deserts and mountains of Jordan as a legacy frozen in time. Carved from a wall of sandstone within the Great Rift Valley, the first sight of the 130-foot facade and its intricate designs and columns conjure up an ancient home for those long gone. A place of majesty and mystery, Petra holds a place in the coveted New 7 Wonders of the World. Petra was founded in the 4th century BCE by the Nabataeans.
Host Agency Reviews Launches 10th Annual Travel Advisor Survey

1 month ago | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

Known for empowering travel advisors with unbiased reviews of host agencies, consortia and more, Host Agency Reviews (HAR) has launched its 10th Annual Travel Advisor Survey. Travel Advisors can take part in the survey from May 14 to June 30, 2025. Hosted, independent, and employee-based Advisors are encouraged to participate in the 10-minute survey.
Greg Rholl, VP of Business Development, Centrav

1 month ago | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

Greg Rholl is the Vice President of Business Development at Centrav, the most award-winning airline consolidator in the industry. Since joining Centrav in 1991, Greg has served in multiple roles, with well over a decade in his current leadership position. He is a passionate advocate for travel advisors and the architect behind Centrav Academy, the company’s educational arm designed to empower agents with tools and insights for success.
AAT Kings Introduces ‘AAT Kings Meets Train’ - A New Tool Providing Seamless Travel Options for Agents | Travel Research Online

2 months ago | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

AAT Kings is making it easier for travel agents to navigate and promote Australian travel experiences with the launch of fresh resources supporting its ‘AAT Kings Meets Train’ program. The initiative brings together iconic rail journeys with AAT Kings’ expert-guided tours, offering thoughtfully combined itineraries that help showcase the best of Australia.
KHM Travel Group, 20 Years and On the Rise

Mar 19, 2025 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

I wrote an article on KHM Travel Group upping the host agency game with new marketing tools last year. Marketing seminars, one-to-one meetings with a marketing expert, and an online marketing hub with courses. They also announced an updated website last year. But this year, KHM Travel is on the rise still as they finish up their annual Crystal Conference. The Crystal Conference took place from March 2-6, 2025 at the Hilton Orlando Vista Palace, in the Disney Springs Area.
Southwest Airlines to Begin Charging for Basic-Tier Checked Bags

Mar 11, 2025 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

Southwest Airlines announced today that it will break from one of its selling points for decades: allowing two checked bags for free to all customers. “We have tremendous opportunity to meet current and future customer needs, attract new customer segments we don’t compete for today, and return to the levels of profitability that both we and our shareholders expect,” Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines said in a statement.
Host Week 2025: Speakers, Specials, and Pros

Jan 16, 2025 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

As the travel industry looks forward to a new year of adventure and innovation, Host Agency Reviews is set to kick off Host Week 2025, its fifth annual celebration dedicated to hosted travel agents. This much-anticipated event, slated to run each January, is a vibrant homage to the contributions of hosted advisors and an acknowledgment of the industry’s dynamic support system that propels them.
The Enchantments of Scotland

Jan 6, 2025 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

The myths and legends of Scotland are fitting of the storyteller culture it is. The tales call forth the natural surroundings of foggy coasts and cliffs. With more than 790 islands along its coast and hills as far as the eye can see, Scotland has plenty of true wilderness to explore. Its cities are reminiscent of the Middle Ages that coexist with the growing modern world. Add hospitable and down-to-earth people – you have an amazing destination for the traveler all around.
KHM Travel Group Enhances Marketing for Travel Agents

Nov 5, 2024 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

KHM Travel Group began their journey as a host agency in the travel industry with a small, family-owned business. Now, they have a team of over 70 in a multi-office complex. These days they work to support over 5,000 independent home-based travel agents with unlimited support, one-on-one coaching, educational events, group travel support, and the in-house client management system called myTravelCRM.
Luxury, Souks and Skylines, in Abu Dhabi

Oct 31, 2024 | travelresearchonline.com | Joey DeLoach

It’s difficult to imagine Abu Dhabi before oil was discovered in the 1960s. Once a small community known for fishing and pearl diving, Abu Dhabi now sprouts from the deserts and stretches to the sky with heights previously unrecorded by humans. The extreme wealth of this city has also brought luxury beyond the standard. Let’s dive into Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and UNESCO City of Music.