Last updated: 9:00 PM ET, Tue October 21, 2025
WHY IT RATES: KHM Travel Group acquired Levarté Travel, enhancing innovation and support for travel advisors. Levarté founder Lori Speers joins as VP of Business Development, contributing her expertise. The acquisition marks KHM's growth, focusing on advisor empowerment and industry leadership. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor
KHM Travel Group, a leading host agency, announced today that they have acquired Levarté Travel, a boutique host agency supporting over 500 independent travel advisors. The acquisition strengthens KHM Travel Group’s ability to drive innovation within the industry while continuing Levarté’s legacy of uplifting travel advisors.
Levarté founder Lori Speers will join KHM Travel Group as Vice President of Business Development bringing deep expertise and a proven track record in working with independent travel agents who are looking to take their business to the next level.
“Having known Lori for 10 years, I’ve witnessed the remarkable impact she’s had on our industry. She has a gift for helping others think strategically and reach their goals, whether she’s speaking at events, serving on boards, or leading her own agency. Lori consistently embodies KHM Travel Group’s Core Values, always putting people first. I have no doubt that she and her exceptional team will bring tremendous value to our community of travel advisors,” said KHM Travel Group President and CEO Rick Zimmerman.
Lori Speers has earned a reputation as an industry leader with more than 40 years of experience. She has worked for Fortune 500 corporate travel departments and led large host agencies before launching Levarté Travel in 2020. Speers regularly participates in industry panels and sits on several boards including ASTA and Travel ALLIES Society. At KHM Travel Group, she will spearhead efforts to engage with agency owners and develop solutions that address the evolving host agency model.
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting countless travel advisors in achieving their goals. I’m excited to bring that experience to KHM Travel Group, where I’m confident that the enhanced resources and excellent reputation will help agents grow their businesses like never before,” said KHM Travel Group Vice President of Business Development Lori Speers.
To strengthen KHM Travel Group’s capacity for delivering personalized support, several Levarté team members will make the move with Lori, bringing the organization’s team total to 93.
KHM Travel Group has continued its steady momentum, capping off a milestone 20th anniversary-year with record growth and sales of a projected $430 million. As a result, the host agency has been able to invest in initiatives that further its core mission of empowering independent travel advisors to succeed.
SOURCE: KHM Travel Group press release.
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