From left to right: Daniel Scheiman, Gilberto Machian, Carrie Oztas, Cari Hicks of Paradise Weddings & Travel, Cesar Brinceno, Brenda Estrada and Alex Portman

Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced winners from the 7thAnnual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards and Sales & Marketing Forum. Each year, the event honors the industry’s top performing travel professionals. Some of the most significant honors awarded included: Top Growth Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant by region, Top Selling Home-Based Agent in the U.S. and Canada, Top Selling Storefront Agent, Top Producers for El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels by Karisma, Top Producers for Azul Hotels by Karisma, Top Producer for Generations Resorts by Karisma, Top Producer for Hidden Beach Resort, Top Selling Agent for Azul Villas by Karisma, Highest Category Sales, Top Gourmet Inclusive® Wedding Consultants, Top Tour Operators in the U.S. and Canada, Five Diamond recognition, and the top honor, the Hall of Fame award.

The Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards and Sales & Marketing Forum, which took place at El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, by Karisma in the Riviera Maya, on December 3 – 6, 2014, hosted 160 of the most accomplished Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants from around the world along with 250 attendees overall.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts concluded the event by revealing the highly anticipated winners of the Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards. The event’s most prestigious winner was Jennifer Doncsecz from VIP Vacations Inc., who received the Hall of Fame Award along with the Five Diamond Award, Top 10 Wedding Producers Azul Hotels by Karisma Award, Top 10 Wedding Producers for El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels by Karisma Award and Top 10 Producers Azul Hotels by Karisma Award. Most notably, The Hall of Fame recognition is given to the individual who has made a significant difference to Karisma Hotels & Resorts throughout the course of the year, resulting in an overall increase in business. This award is collectively given on behalf of all employees with great pride.

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