Specialty Travel Forums, a division of Travel Show Marketing Group (TravelSMG) has announced the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic will be the host of the 2015 Romance Travel Forum, which will take place from May 4 – 8.
The Forum, which is entering its second year, caters exclusively to the North American travel agent community and focuses solely on destination weddings, honeymoons and other commissionable romantic celebratory travel occasions. Participating travel agents take part in a series of educational programs, product training, experiential evening events, site inspections, familiarization itineraries and a Showcase offering both open engagement time and pre-set one-to-one meetings with suppliers.
“We could not ask for a better partner than the All Inclusive Collection. The team is committed to the support and professional development of today’s romance travel seller – not only from a brand level, but in cultivating overall agency sales growth within the marketplace”, said Jennifer Fernandez, event and content director for Specialty Travel Forums. She went on to add “With common goals and the chance to bring agents to the Dominican Republic, one of the hottest destinations for romance travel, we are confident the 2015 program will offer travel agents and suppliers unparalleled business opportunities”.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the 2015 Romance Travel Forum at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. As huge supporters of the travel agent community, we are excited to be a part of this Forum, that is sure to provide agents and suppliers with endless opportunities to connect and grow their businesses,” said Frank Maduro, VP of Marketing for All Inclusive Collection.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is situated on pristine sugar white sands stretching 121-acres along Macao Beach in the Dominican Republic. Hard Rock’s first all inclusive hotel and casino exudes lavish five-star all inclusive amenities to create the ultimate rock star getaway featuring luxe accommodations, a variety of gourmet dining options, the signature Rock Spa®, 18-hole Nicklaus designed golf course, iconic music memorabilia and a larger-than-life Vegas-style casino – the largest in the Dominican Republic, featuring Oro nightclub. Guests also enjoy 13 expansive pools, four swim-up bars, a kids pool and lazy river. The property also features more than 65,000 square-feet of flexible event and meeting space.
The Forum is limited to 175 travel agents, all who are fully vetted to ensure the highest quality of participant. Supplier representation is limited to 85 companies, all of which represent commissionable opportunities and resources to travel agents who sell these markets. Supplier types include all-inclusive hotel brands, hotel and resort properties, destinations, tour operators, cruise lines, transportation providers, destination management companies, full-service wedding vendors, associations and other professional resources. Suppliers also represent a diverse geographic background from all points of the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America, North America, Hawaii and other regions.
Complete schedule and participation information will be announced. For the most up-to-date news on the Romance Travel Forum, visit www.RomanceTravelForum.com.
