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Crafting Dreams, Making Impact:

Elevate Your Destination Wedding Business
Get ready for an unforgettable
experience in Cartagena,
Colombia, our destination for
the 2024 edition. Its beaches,
historic architecture, and rich
cultural heritage make it the
perfect setting for
unforgettable weddings.

Every corner of Cartagena tells

a story, please mark your
calendars and join us on a
journey of cultural discovery,
picturesque landscapes, and
an insight into the world of
destination weddings in this
beautiful city.
 REASONS FOR YOU TO
EXPERIENCE WRTC - COLOMBIA
Gain invaluable insights from expert-led educational
sessions, and immerse yourself in collaborative
networking.

Training tracks: Stay ahead with tailored training tracks

for Travel Agents and Destination Wedding Planners.

Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: Expand your

portfolio by connecting with local and international
industry leaders, wedding planners, and travel
professionals. The World Romance Travel Conference
provides a unique platform to build meaningful
relationships and partnerships.

Venue hunting: Discover the most romantic and

beautiful spots of the city for stunning weddings and
events, and explore some of them during venue hunting.

Extend your Colombian experience: For those who want

more... Don't miss the chance to join our exclusive pre-
conference programs in Cali, Santa Marta, and Quindio!
Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of some of
the treasures Colombia has to offer before the main event
kicks off.

Blossom into your full potential !

Registration Fees
USD 787*
NON MEMBERS

USD 637*
IADWP MEMBERS
Rates valid until March 31st, 2024

WHAT´S INCLUDED IN YOUR

REGISTRATION?
DIVE INTO A RICH EXPERIENCE WITH
ESSENTIAL GENERAL AND SIMULTANEOUS
SESSIONS AS PART OF THE MAIN
PROGRAM FROM APRIL 29TH TO MAY
2ND, 2024

UNLOCK NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

AND ENGAGE IN ONE-ON-ONE
APPOINTMENTS WITH TOP LOCAL AND
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY LEADERS

WELCOME AND FAREWELL EVENTS FOR AN

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE DELVING
INTO THE RICH CULTURE OF COLOMBIA

* DOES NOT INCLUDE LODGING, TRANSFERS, OR

MEALS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE PROGRAM.
PARTICIPANTS CAN APPLY FOR OUR HOSTED
LODGING PROGRAM.

REGISTER HERE !
 April 26th - 29th
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS
QUINDIO
SANTA MARTA
CALI
Preliminary Program
April 29th
ARRIVALS AT CARTAGENA AIRPORT (CTG)
Check-in at Host Hotels
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Simultaneous Training Workshops
Colombia Workshop: A full overview of local DMC's, contracts with
independent & boutique properties, partnering with local wedding
planners and "Diversity fuels business success in Colombia" by: IADWP
COLOMBIA Chapter:
Sonia Martínez Jurado - Colombia Chapter Leader / Bridal Agency CEO-
General Manager
Eliana González Lengua - Cartagena Junior Chapter Leader / EG Event
Producer - CEO - Wedding Producer
Paola Medina Prieto - Bogota Junior Chapter Head / Marketing Manager
Eventos Grupo Medina & Paola Medina Planner
Juanita Suzunaga - CEO of Proudly Weddings and Proudly Academy
South Asian Weddings Workshop by JC Castillo Weddings
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm: Meet and greet for new attendees hosted by IADWP
Advisory Board and Chapter Heads
4:30 pm: Transfer to welcome cocktail
5:00 pm: Welcome Cocktail: Kickstart your journey with a grand
welcome event, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. Plaza
de la Proclamación (meeting point) Baluarte de San Francisco.

April 30th
EDUCATIONAL & NETWORKING DAY
7:00 am: Breakfast at Host Hotels
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Opening Ceremony
9:00 am - 9:50 am: "Your Creativity = More Money” by Ceci Johnson
9:50 am - 10:40 am: Educational Session by Gideon Hermosa
10:40 am - 11:40 am: One-on-one meeting appointments
11:40 am - 12:00 pm: Hubs around the world
12:00 pm - 1:10 pm: Lunch
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm: "Boundaries & time management in your business."
by Mary Beth Lynn
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm: Educational Session
2:50 pm - 4:50 pm: One-on-one meeting appointments
 April 30th
EDUCATIONAL & NETWORKING DAY
4:50 pm - 5:10 pm: Hubs around the world
7:30 pm: Indulge in the Magic of Cartagena: Dinner at Your
Preliminary Program
Leisure
7:30 pm: Special dinner exclusive for IADWP Members

May 1st
EDUCATIONAL & NETWORKING DAY
7:00 am: Breakfast at Host Hotels
8:30 am - 11:00 am: Venue Hunting
11:20 am - 12:20 pm: One-on-one meeting appointments
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: One-on-one meeting appointments
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Training tracks:
Romance Travel Specialist
AI to help with productivity for Travel Agents by Ilse Diamant
Building a 6 Figure Group Business by Nadia Sparkle
Contract Mastery for Romance Travel Specialists: Navigating the
Path to Perfect Partnerships
Destination Wedding Planners
Mastering Multicultural Celebrations: A Guide for Destination
Wedding Planners
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Destination Weddings: Trends and
Strategies
Innovative Technologies in Destination Weddings: Enhancing the
Experience
7:00 pm: Farewell Experience: Unforgettable Dinner in the Heart of
Cartagena

May 2nd
CHECK OUTS

May 2nd - 4th

POST-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS
Weather
The weather in Cartagena de Indias is very pleasant.
Being a coastal city, its climate is humid and dry
tropical with a relative humidity of 84%.

April-May, a great time to visit the beaches and The temperature is

beautiful landscapes of Cartagena, a good time warm most of the year
considering the weather is drier and cooler due to the and generally ranges
sea breeze. between 73 and 86º F.
 Keynote speaker 2024

Ceci Johnson
International Floral
& Events Designer

@cecijohnson

Ambassadors 2024

Sonia Martínez Eliana González Paola Medina

IADWP Chapter Head Colombia IADWP Cartagena Junior IADWP Bogota Junior Chapter
Bridal Agency CEO- General Chapter Leader Marketing Manager -
Manager Leader EG Event Producer - CEO Eventos Grupo
- Wedding Producer Medina & Paola Medina Planner

@bridalagency_ @weddingselianagonzalez @paolamedinaplanner

 JC Castillo Gideon Hermosa Juanita Suzunaga
Speakers 2024

International Floral International Floral Founder and instructor of

& Events Designer & Events Designer Proudly Academy

@jccastilloweddings @gideonhermosa @jsuzunaga

Ilse Diamant Nadia Sparkle Ary Iturralde

Luxury Romance Ambassador / Travel With Sparkle and Six Destination Jewish Wedding
CEO Diamant Events Figure Travel Academy Master

@luxuryromanceambassador @travelwithsparkle @aryiturralde

Amritt Dhillon-Bains Mary Beth Lynn

Principal Planner, Creative
Owner I Travel Expert
Director ANAÏS EVENTS

@anaisevents @yvp_travel
 Connectivity
Airlines such as American Airlines, JetBlue, Interjet, KLM,
Delta, and Copa fly directly to Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez
International Airport (CTG).

If you are already in the country, you can take a flight

with Avianca, LATAM, VivaAir, or Wingo, among others.

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) direct flights

arrive from:

Miami (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
New York City (JFK)
Toronto (YYZ)
Vancouver (YVR)
 Host Hotels
ESTELAR CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Live the essence of luxury in the heart of
Cartagena with ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias
Hotel & Convention Center. Located in the
exclusive tourist sector of Bocagrande, just
minutes away from the Walled City and Rafael
Núñez International Airport, this hotel complex
stands out as the most prominent in the city.

With breathtaking views and cutting-edge

architectural design, the hotel redefines
THE MAIN standards, providing a unique experience. The
CONFERENCE rich culture and historical magic of Cartagena
PROGRAM intertwine with its modern and technological
WILL BE HELD
AT THIS spaces. Beyond being a premium destination,
HOTEL. ESTELAR offers 100% Colombian hospitality.

SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA

CARTAGENA

Sofitel legend Santa Clara is an emblematic part

of Cartagena’s vibrantly beating heart, the
historic center. The stunning hotel brings
together colonial architecture and the style of La
Republique with modern comforts. The
guestrooms boast a privileged view, be it of the
sea, the walled city, the hotel’s large swimming
pool or its beautiful hidden gardens, plenty of
facilities and technology for hosting events,
conventions and weddings.
Host Hotels

INTERCONTINENTAL CARTAGENA DE
INDIAS, AN IHG HOTEL
Seaside Sophistication in the charming Cartagena,
the most popular tourist destination in Colombia,
a place where the magic of the old city meets
modernism and where you’ll find a warm-hearted
welcome from locals. With their privileged
location in waterfront Bocagrande, one of the
most exclusive neighborhoods in the city,
InterContinental Cartagena is blocks from the
beautiful bay of Castillogrande, five minutes from
the old city and 15 minutes from Rafael Núñez
International Airport.
 Pre- Conference Programs
April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)
Quindio
“The WonderCoffee Land”
Quindio is located in the Coffee Region
of Colombia, a region that has a
privileged location since it is in the heart
of the three main cities of Colombia (Cali,
Bogotá, and Medellín), and at a distance
of 45 minutes by flight to Cartagena.

You will find beautiful landscapes that

decorate the coffee farms where you can
live unforgettable experiences and days.
That is why Quindío is an exceptional
destination for weddings and dream
stays.

Host Hotel: Departure Airport:

La Herencia- Casa de Huespedes
Arrival Airport:
Matecaña International Airport
(PEI))
Flights to PEI are available from Bogota
(BOG), Medellin (MDE), and Panama (PTY).
Please note that arrival flights are not
included in the registration fee. They are
the responsibility of each participant.
Pereira's International Airport (PEI)
How do I get to the WRTC in Cartagena on
April 29th?
Participants in this fam trip must purchase a
domestic flight from Pereira Airport (PEI) to
Cartagena (CTG), they will be reimbursed for their
airfare.*
*Restrictions apply. Please contact
buyers@iadwp.com for more information.
.

USD 270* RATES VALID

IADWP MEMBERS
THROUGH

USD 370* FEBRUARY 29TH.

REGISTER HERE
NON MEMBERS
 Quindío April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)

Day 1 (April 26th). Arrival To Quindío

15:00 Arrive at Matecaña – Pereira International Airport (PEI)
16:15 Arrival at La Herencia Hotel, Check-in, drink and souvenir
16:45 - 18:00 Welcome presentation (Qundío)
18:00 - 19:00 Break
19:05 - 19:15 Transfer Restaurant “Casa de Mama Luz”
19:20 - 21:30 Welcome dinner “Casa de Mama Luz”
21:30 - 23:00 Glass of wine in “Terraza La Cava”
23:10 - 23:20 Transfer to the hotel

Day 2 (April 27th). Nature And heritage towns

8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast at the Hotel La Herencia (Guadual)
9:35 - 10:30 Transfer La Herencia –Restaurante Donde Juan B (Valle del Cocora)
10:45 - 12:15 Wax Palm Ritual
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Donde Juan B and presentation of weddings in Cocora Valley
14:00- 15:45 Salento, Town Visit, Hotel Mirador del Cocora (Cocktail–Dessert degustation)
15:45 Transfer to Camelias
16:45 - 17:30 Las Camelias Hotel
17:45 - 21:30 Experience in El Palmar
21:45 Transfer to La Herencia Hotel

Day 3 (April 28th). “La Cordillera

Enamora”
7:45 Transfer Mocawa Resort Hotel
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Mocawa Resort (presentation
mocawa resort)
9:05 - 9:30 Transfer Hacienda El Parana
9:30 - 10:00 Hacienda El Parana (Coffee)
10:05 - 10:45 Transfer Hacienda Río Bamba
10:45 - 12:30 Experience Hacienda Río Bamba
12:30 - 14:30 Lunch
14:45 - 14:20 Transfer Hacienda Combia
15:00 - 16:00 Presentation Hacienda Combia
16:00 - 16:30 Transfer Bio Habitat
16:40 -21:00 Experience in Bio Habitat
21:10 Transfer to La Herencia Hotel

Day 4 (April 29th). The Magic that

makes you fall in love with Quindío
4:30 Mantecaña airport
 Pre- Conference Programs
April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)

Santa Marta How to get there?

By Flight:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar
International Airport - Santa
Marta (SMR) from Bogotá

Please note that arrival flights are not

included in the registration fee and
are the responsibility of each
participant. Layover from Bogota
(BOG) is recommended.

Transfer to the WRTC in

Santa Marta is the oldest city in Colombia.
A must-see destination contrasting stunning
beaches with the white-peaked Sierra Nevada
(World Heritage Site by UNESCO)
Incomparable natural landscapes and a
vibrant pre-Hispanic culture.
Land of the Nobel Prize winner in Literature
Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Visit first-class hotels and beach clubs.
Visit the Mamancana Nature Reserve (600
hectares), located in the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada de Santa Marta.
Cartagena:
On April 29th, participants will be
provided with a private ground
transfer from Santa Marta to
Cartagena (estimated travel time: 4
hours).
The registration fee for this
Pre-tour is not refundable in
case of cancellation.

USD 270* RATES VALID

THROUGH
FEBRUARY 29TH.
IADWP MEMBERS

USD 370* REGISTER HERE

NON MEMBERS
 Santa Marta - April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)

Photo by @jeysonbecerrafoto @bridalagency_

Day 1 (April 26th)
Arrival in Santa Marta
19:00 Welcome Dinner Hilton Santa Marta

Day 2 (April 27th)

8:00 Breakfast at the hotel
9:45 Transfer from hotel
10:00 Duzano Marriott Playa Dormida Site Inspection
12:00 Lunch at Marriott hotel
14:00 Transfer Marriott Hotel, Playa Dormida -Casa Kapikua
14:15 Kapikua Site inspection
16:00 Sunset, inspection visit and dinner in Mamancana
20:00 Return to hotel

Day 3 (April 28th)

8:00 Breakfast at the hotel
9:45 Site inspecton Club Santa Marta
10:00 Site inspection Marina Santa Marta
12:00 Tayrona Beaches Tour
14:00 Return hotel
20:00 Dinner

Day 4 (April 29th)

7:00 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
7:45 Transfer hotel - Cathedral of Santa Marta
8:00 Site Inspection Cathedral of Santa Marta
9:00 Transfer Santa Marta - Cartagena
 Pre- Conference Programs
April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)
Cali. “Efrain & Maria´s wedding”
Cali is known by the world as the "Salsa
Capital", thanks to its characteristic
street parties and dance.
Our hosts, inspired by the enchanting
love story of Efraín and María from a
famous novel by local author Jorge
Isaacs, have created a fairy tale Fam
Trip just for you, making you the
protagonist of this captivating tale.
Location
USD 270* RATES VALID
THROUGH
FEBRUARY 29TH.
IADWP MEMBERS
USD 370*
NON MEMBERS
You will be the
protagonist of this
wedding
Arrival Airport:
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl. Airport (CLO)
Direct Flights from:
Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York.
Airlines:
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines,
Avianca, Copa Airlines, and Latam
Airlines.
Please note that arrival flights are not included in
the registration fee and are the responsibility of
each participant. Flights to Cali (CLO) are
available from Bogota (BOG), Medellin (MDE), and
Cartagena (CTG).
Transfer to the WRTC in Cartagena:
On April 29, participants in this fam trip
will be provided with airfare from Cali to
Cartagena, purchased by the Colombia
Tourism Board.
The registration fee for this Pre-tour is
not refundable in case of cancellation.
REGISTER HERE
 Cali - April 26th - 29th
(3 nights)

Host Hotel: Pance 122

Photo by @jeysonbecerrafoto @bridalagency_
Day 1 (April 26th)
Arrival at Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport
Check in hotel
PRE WEDDING COCKTAIL BRUNCH: Attendees will have the
opportunity to integrate, get to know each other and make
connections - Each attendee will have a role within the wedding
of "Efraín y María" character of the most famous novel of Valle del
Cauca, each one will be assigned a character from this novel.

Day 2 (April 27th)

WEDDING REHEARSAL BREAKFAST: In a delicious breakfast accompanied by delicious fruits,dishes
and colonial flavors, Efrain and Maria Guests will be able to see a small taste of what will happen at the
wedding.
WARDROBE TEST: Attendees will be able to get a first-hand look at what local wedding attire suppliers
have to offer.
Tour the oldest district of the city and get to know its magic.
DINNER LA COCINA: Immersed in a journey of flavors through a dinner of times that exposes the typical
gastronomy of the region, here each bite tells a different story within the novel.
In this space the attendees will have the opportunity to choose for themselves the main show of the
wedding, the music that will accompany the wedding dinner and the wedding invitation cards.
MULATO CABARET EXPERIENCE: A night full of salsa and live show. You will learn the basic salsa steps
to prepare for the wedding party.

Day 3 (April 28th)

BREAKFAST “THE BIG DAY”: You can enjoy different snacks loaded with tradition and exquisiteness,
here the typical pastries and exotic fruits typical of the region will be the protagonists. .
MEET THE HACIENDA DE EFRAÍN & MARÍA: You will walkin the footsteps of Efraín and María, you will
be ableto live the experience of knowing the house and the places where this novel was developed. .
COLONIAL LUNCH: Experience the colonial cuisine of the time, you will be immersed in a journey
through the flavors and knowledge in a tour of different snacks where each one will tell you a story of
the typical cuisine of Valle del Cauca.
Arrival at the wedding venue: Hacienda Fatima
WEDDING: Symbolic Ceremony - Photo Shoot
WELCOME COCKTAIL: Accompanied by a musical group,palenquera and typical characters. .
ENTRACE TO THE RECEPTION: Toast of the bride andgroom and words from the parents
DINNER AND PARTY: Enlivened by music Opening of the party with a central show of the bride and
groom,here they will show us the steps they learned in theMulato Cabaret. Cocktail bar and main show.

Day 4 (April 29th)

Breakfast
Departures to Cartagena
 Testimonials
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Thank you so much for all
that you do to educate us and
help us grow our business”
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“High Energy. Inspiring.

Motivational. Happy to meet
with industry leaders”
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“Every panel that I attended

was engaging, diverse and
insightful, especially the AI
presentation”
GAIL JOHNSON
 Naomi Almaguer
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buyers@iadwp.com

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Customer Service Manager
+52 999 224 0411

lupita@iadwp.com

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