Ready to Be Inspired?

Inspired is a boutique host agency for experienced travel professionals who are wanting to develop a deeper expertise in the all-inclusive destination wedding travel market. The tools and guidance you receive from Inspired are highly customized to support the unique needs of destination wedding travel professionals. If you are passionate about selling a million dollars (or more!) of Mexico and Caribbean destination wedding travel each year, we'd love to help you get there.

More than just a host agency

Inspired is a close-knit team of accomplished agents who focus on working smarter, not harder. By fostering meaningful relationships and leveraging tailored technology tools, we achieve exceptional sales, maximize commission levels, and ensure our clients' happiness.​​

Are there other host agencies that are cheaper or offer better splits? Sure. But, we believe the value Inspired provides far outweighs the numbers alone. With Inspired, you gain access to a boutique host experience designed to support your growth and success. You're more than a number to us; you're part of the family. Our comprehensive tools, resources, and education empower you to thrive, along with the personalized guidance and mentorship that only decades of industry-specific expertise can offer. At Inspired, you're not just joining a host agency—you’re becoming part of a community committed to your success.

We're working hard to bring you the tools you need to streamline your work and sell more weddings. Don't know how to create wedding websites for your couples? That's ok, we can do it for you. Need help collecting all those flight itineraries from wedding guests? We've got you covered, and it is automated! Wondering how to collect planning agreements and deposits? We have a solution. Our full-time IT team works to create the tools agents need to stay focused on sales.


The name "INSPIRED" aptly captures the essence of who our destination wedding travel agents are, with each letter representing a core attribute:

Innovative

This highlights our group's commitment to creativity and forward-thinking in planning destination weddings. Innovation is key in finding unique solutions and ideas that set our services apart in a competitive market

Networked

The success of destination wedding planning often depends on strong connections. Being networked signifies that we have access to a wide range of contacts, from local vendors to global partners, enhancing the quality and scope of our services

Savvy

This reflects our proficiency in not just travel and wedding planning, but also in utilizing the latest technology and trends to enhance our service offerings. Being tech-savvy is crucial in today's digital world for efficiency and staying ahead

Professional

This underscores our dedication to maintaining high standards of ethics and excellence. Professionalism is fundamental in building trust with clients and ensuring a seamless wedding planning experience.

Inspiring

We are not just leaders; we are also motivators. We inspire each other through our successes, challenges, and innovative approaches, fostering a dynamic and uplifting professional environment.

Resourceful

This quality is vital in the destination wedding industry. Being resourceful means that we are adept at creatively overcoming challenges, finding solutions, and turning clients' visions into reality, regardless of the circumstances

Experts

The term solidifies our stature as top-tier professionals in our field. As experts in destination weddings, we bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and specialized skills, ensuring unparalleled service and memorable experiences for our clients

Driven

This emphasizes our group's determination and strong work ethic. We are driven to continually improve, grow, and achieve excellence in the destination wedding travel industry. This relentless pursuit of success sets us apart and propels us to the forefront of the field


“...offering years of industry experience, a great business mindset, hands on support and service and a commitment to overall success is why I think Shelli makes a great host agency! I am grateful to be a part of her team!

I love that Shelli is a small business owner, so her focus is more personal and customized. She wants to help me succeed!

Everything you need for success is here. Are you ready?

The benefits of Inspired

✓ A boutique host experience, small groups mean more interaction

✓ Business coaching, one-on-one mentoring and ongoing education

✓ Competitive commission splits

✓ Access to custom-designed technology to help you work smarter, not harder; wedding websites, automations and tools at your fingertips

✓ A powerful CRM system for invoicing, reminders, tracking bookings and running reports

✓ A secure online PCI compliant payment system for clients

✓ A support system to help build your business

✓ Established relationships and highest commission splits with Envoyage, ALG Vacations, Classic Vacations, TA Pipeline

✓ Long-term partnerships with the best destination wedding resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean

The value of Inspired

✓ For $699 per year, in addition to the member benefits, you will have access to

✓ Two strong consortia partners - Travel Leaders Network and Consortia X

✓ Memberships to both ASTA ($239 value) and DWHSA (Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist Association, $199 value)

✓ Full membership to Vacation CRM for client invoicing and commission tracking ($600 value)

✓ Two proposal systems to choose from; Props ($229 value) or Umapped ($300 value)

✓ Custom technology including online reservation, payment and flight collector systems

✓ Commissions splits of 70% to 85% based on sales:

Apprentice – 70/30 until $500,000 is reached

Specialist – 80/20 until $1,500,000 is reached

Master – 85/15 once $1,500,000 is reached

"Being part of this team of hardworking, kind, and intelligent individuals has been an incredibly refreshing experience. I truly feel seen, heard, and valued here. The smaller company size fosters hands-on collaboration and enables ideas and solutions to be implemented quickly. The dedicated technology team is fantastic at keeping me informed and on track, which I appreciate. I have found the perfect balance between independence and teamwork, and I couldn’t be happier!

​Who is behind Inspired?

MEET SHELLI

Great question! Inspired was created by Shelli Nornes, an award-winning travel professional with over 25 years of experience in the destination wedding industry. As the founder of Romance Travel Group, Shelli has built one of the most successful destination wedding travel agencies in the world, recognized by top resort brands and travel industry leaders. Her agency has received countless accolades, including Elite and Ambassador designations, advisory board appointments, and innovation awards. These achievements reflect not only Shelli’s dedication to excellence but also her passion for pushing boundaries and helping others succeed

Shelli founded Inspired to provide a home for travel agents who share her drive and vision. She understands the unique challenges of destination wedding travel and created Inspired to help agents overcome those obstacles with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive. Inspired is her way of giving back to the industry she loves, mentoring a new generation of motivated, tech-savvy, and business-minded professionals to achieve $1 million or more in sales annually. Shelli’s leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm are the foundation of Inspired, and she’s excited to guide others in building their own success stories.

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