Romance Travel Group was chosen to attend the travel industry's most prestigious event in New York City. The 14th annual Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards was held at The Conrad on December 15, 2016. For the ninth year in a row, Karisma Hotels is voted Best Boutique Hotel Chain. Congratulations to our friends at Karisma! Well deserved!

​Karisma Resorts hosted their 9th annual GIVC Awards at El Dorado Royale and Casitas in Riviera Maya, Mexico on December 9, 2016.  Minnesota-based Romance Travel Group was invited to attend and receive 4 coveted awards including Top 10 Azul Producer, Top 10 Azul Wedding Producer, Top 10 El Dorado Wedding Producer and 4 Diamond Producer. 

The Karisma brand consists of the adults-only El Dorado resorts and the family-friendly Azul, Generations and Nickelodeon resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. The top GIVC (Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant) agents have dedicated their time to learning and experiencing every aspect of the Karisma brand. This expertise enhances their clients' overall travel experience and satisfaction. 

In addition to the GIVC designation, the agents at Romance Travel Group have also earned recognition as GIHAC (Gourmet Inclusive Honeymoon & Anniversary Consultants) and GIWC (Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Consultants.)

"Our agents love the Karisma brand! We have personally stayed at every Karisma property, know the staff and wedding teams at the resorts and use our own first-hand knowledge of Karisma to match our clients to the resort that fits their needs," explains Shelli Nornes, president and CEO of Romance Travel Group. "Our partnership with Karisma continues to flourish year after year, allowing us to bring incredible experiences and exclusive offers to our clients." 

Romance Travel Group is the leader in destination wedding and honeymoon travel planning. For more information on this award-winning agency or to book your Karisma experience, please visit www.romancetravelgroup.com or call 507-267-4857.

For the second year in a row, Minnesota-based Romance Travel Group has been recognized by Travel Impressions, one of the country’s largest and best tour operators, as a “Best of the Best” travel agency.  This designation follows an announcement earlier this year that named Romance Travel Group "Partner of the Year." These prestigious honors are given to agency partners that are considered Travel Impressions’ top performers and expert travel planners.

In November 2016, Shelli and Ross Nornes, owners of Romance Travel Group, traveled to Secrets Playa Mujeres to receive the award at the Travel Impressions’ 21st annual “Best of the Best” gala event. "Travel Impressions hosts such a wonderful event for their Best of the Best agencies!" says Shelli Nornes. "Their appreciation of their top partners is very apparent not only by the amazing event they put on, but also by their efforts and willingness to go above and beyond for us throughout the year. This industry is all about partnerships, and we have an incredible one with Travel Impressions." The Best of the Best event is held at the end of every year. The event consists of networking opportunities, key note speakers, partner presentations, and destination specific activities. "We are already on track for Best of the Best 2017!" 

To experience the best of the best in wedding, vacation and travel planning, visit www.romancetravelgroup.com or call 507-267-4857.