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Romance Travel Group Honored in 6 Categories at the Karisma GIVC Awards

Romance Travel Group was honored in six categories at the Karisma GIVC Awards in Riviera Maya, recognizing the Minnesota agency’s destination-wedding sales achievements. The awards highlight its longtime partnership with Karisma Hotels and expertise planning destination weddings and gourmet-inclusive vacations at Karisma resorts.

Shelli Nornes, CEO & Owner, Romance Travel Group
By Shelli Nornes
CEO & Owner, Romance Travel Group
Published December 11, 2017
Last updated September 8, 2026

Minnesota-based travel agency, Romance Travel Group, was honored earlier this month at the Karisma GIVC Awards at the El Dorado Royale Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Karisma Hotels has been a longtime partner with Romance Travel Group, and the agency is extremely excited and honored to be recognized by them for their achievements this year.

Romance Travel Group took home several awards for tops sales in destination weddings. Specifically, they received the Top Sales Growth Midwest Award (way to go, Lisa Ruchti!), the Top Generations Sales Award, The Top El Dorado Weddings Award, The Top Azul Weddings Award, a Diamond 2 Award, and two Diamond 4 Awards. Wow – that's quite the list, guys!

Karisma Hotels is a major leader in hospitality management and operates award-winning properties in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Additionally, Karisma focuses on providing exceptional services to their customers, and received worldwide recognition for its creative approach in hospitality management and innovative products.

Here's to a lifetime of partnerships! To book your expertly planned destination wedding to gourmet inclusive vacation today, visit www.romancetravelgroup.com or call 507-267-4857.