THE BOARD
Our directions aim to give our members a voice, address the current global situation, as well as manage booming markets to properly achieve trained and competent destinations. At the same time, importance is given to these subsegments and the needs of our world. We are confident that together we can encourage professionalism, foster unity, and elevate the education of the Romance Tourism industry worldwide.
FOUNDERS
DESTINATION WEDDING EXPERTS
SPEAKERS I INSTRUCORS
Directors
NORTH AMERICA
HELENA RINCON
Leading expert in destination weddings and Romance Tourism, with over 20 years of event planning experience. She owns Los Sueños, Oro Eventos, and Amo Mexico, and has been a speaker and training program developer for over a decade.
LATIN AMERICA
ILSE DIAMANT
Creative and Innovation Director at Diamant Events Intl., specializing in luxury destination weddings. With over a decade of experience as a Wedding Specialist and trainer in the romance industry, she has been both a speaker and program developer.
EUROPE
LAURA MINICI
With over 15 years in the hotel industry, Laura has made her mark as Director of Sales and Weddings at top global hotel chains. Her expertise in driving sales revenue growth and managing clients has established her as a respected leader in hospitality.
Dedicated Divisions
SUSTAINABILITY
Having a dedicated sustainability division is crucial for promoting eco-friendly practices, educating members about sustainable choices, and leading the way toward a greener and more responsible industry.
ALTRUISM
With this division, we cultivate a culture of giving back, compassion, and community engagement. We’re contributing to the wedding industry’s positive impact on society.
INCLUSION
Division
ACCESSIBILITY
Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in the wedding industry and promote inclusion within companies themselves, fostering a more accessible industry for everyone.
We promotes understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and customs within the wedding industry. This area seeks to ensure that couples from all cultures feel represented and have access to services that cater to their unique needs and preferences.
MULTI-CULTURAL
LGBTQ+
We aim to provide an inclusive and respectful space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities within the wedding industry. By advocating for equality, this area strives to create a more diverse and welcoming industry for all.
Strategyc Directors
We promotes understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and customs within the wedding industry. This area seeks to ensure that couples from all cultures feel represented and have access to services that cater to their unique needs and preferences.
MARTHA CARRILLO
STRATEGIES & COMPLIANCE
MARCELA RINCÓN
LIAISONS
KARLA MACARTY
MARKETING
Your point of connection and support within the Association:
- Education
- Lead Ambassadors
- Members
- Partners
- Corporate
- Media & Communications
AMBASSADORS
YOUR
LOCAL
ADVOCATE
We have 23 embassies around the world.
AMBASSADORS & CONSULS
As we like to stay a step ahead and in constant communication, we have strategic local representatives called Ambassadors & Consuls.
The embassies are designed to help us strengthen the bonds of the Romance Industry, reinforce the philosophy and actions of the Association, and above all, to provide support and benefit from local expertise.
