WORLD ROMANCE TRAVEL CONFERENCE

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

November 3-6th 2025

November 1st-3rd PRE-CONFERENCE

November 3rd, Monday

Arrivals

8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Workshop: Destination Desire: Turning Aspirations into Itineraries by Chris J Evans (Samba Salon)

2:50 pm - 3:30 pm: Site inspections:JW Marriott Guanacaste, Costa Rica

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Get Ready

5:00 pm Transfer out for Welcome event (Meeting Point at JW Marriott)

5:30 pm Welcome Cocktail & Meet and Greet for first timers at Palapas Pinillas (Dress Code: Cocktail Attire - Full & Vibrant Color)

November 4th,

Tuesday - NETWORKING DAY

8:00 am - 1:00 pm Registration

9:00 am – 11:30 am One – One Meeting Appointments (Pacuare Salon)

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Destination Solutions: Presented by Industry Insiders: Get ready for a rapid-fire series of mini-presentations from hand-selected exhibitors who are here to educate, not just sell. Discover the latest tools, platforms, and services that can help you streamline your workflow, wow your clients, and grow your business. This session is designed to give you practical takeaways, not just product overviews.

Breakout 1: The Excellence Collection

Breakout 2: Meliá Hotels

Breakout 3: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

12:30 pm – 1:50 pm Lunch (Sandbar & Tamarine)

2:00 pm – 6 pm One – One Meeting Appointments (Pacuare Salon)

6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Get Ready

7:00 pm: Transfer to Members Event

7:30 pm: IADWP Exclusive Members Event, Beach & Surf Inspiration (Dress Code: Beach & Surf Beach)

November 5th, Wednesday - EDUCATIONAL DAY

9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening Ceremony (Plenary)

9:30 am – 10:40 am "Crafting a Brand That Sells (and Feels Like You)" by Laura Moore sponsored by Convention Bureau Costa Rica

10:40 am - 10:50 am Break

10:50 am - 11:40 am “Storytelling for Sales: How to Frame Destination Weddings as Transformational Journeys” by Jennifer Stein

11:40 am – 12:30 am "Say Yes to the Press" by Harmony Walton sponsored by Jamaica Tourist Board

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Educational Breakouts

Breakout 1: Marketing & Sales Travel Related Topics: "Simple + Effective Social Media Ad Campaigns" by Laura Moore

Breakout 2: Wedding & Events Planning Topic: "The Power of Partnership: Cultivating a Thriving
Wedding Industry Community " by Dee Lee

Breakout 3: "Selling Costa Rica, the Pura Vida Way"  by Maria Carlina Murillo Sales Executive Premio DMC

3:00 pm - 3:10 pm Break

3:10 pm – 4:10 pm  Educational Breakouts

Breakout 1: Marketing & Sales Travel Related Topics: "Building Loyalty Through Words: How Effective Communication Elevates Customer Service" by Jennifer Doncsecz

Breakout 2: Wedding & Events Planning Topic: “The Experience Economy: Designing Destination Weddings Around Moments, Not Just Venues”  by Jennifer Stein 

Breakout 3: "The Power of selfcare" by Athanasios Megarisiotis

4:10 pm – 4:20 pm Break

4:20 pm - 5:20 pm Educational Breakouts

Breakout 1: Marketing & Sales Travel Related Topics: “Bridging Law and Creativity: Intellectual Property Essentials for Travel Agents.” by Diana Pinta

Breakout 2: Wedding & Events Planning Topic: “How to attract and book the luxury client”  by Aimeé Nicole Monihan

Breakout 3: "Selling Costa Rica, the Pura Vida Way"  by Maria Carlina Murillo Sales Executive Premio DMC

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Closing Session sponsored by SEFOTUR - Yucatan Tourism Board

8:00 pm Farewell Event, Earthy Elegance (Dress Code: Earthy Elegance – Shades of green, linen, sand, and earthy neutrals)

November 6th - Thursday

 Departures

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