BOSTON - BostonChron -- Travel Show Marketing Group's (TravelSMG) Romance Travel Forum concluded its largest event to date, bringing together North America's leading romance-focused Travel Advisors and global Travel Suppliers for four days of business development, education, and meaningful connection.

Held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana from June 15 - 19, the 2026 event welcomed a record 181 Travel Advisors and more than 110 Supplier Partners specializing in destination weddings, honeymoons, romance travel, and milestone celebrations. Throughout the Forum, attendees participated in collaborative peer sessions, hundreds of one-to-one meetings,, educational programming, and immersive networking experiences designed to strengthen partnerships, foster new relationships, and drive growth.

"Romance Travel Forum continues to showcase the strength and passion of the romance travel community," said Jim Cloonan, President at TravelSMG. "The level of engagement throughout this year's event was incredible to see, and we're proud to create an environment where meaningful business connections can thrive."

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This year's program featured a strong lineup of destination and supplier partners, including AIC Hotel Group, Lomas Hospitality, RIU, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Princess Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt Inclusive Collection, whose support helped shape the overall attendee experience through sponsorship activations and educational opportunities.

Additional highlights from the 2026 Forum included:

• Curated one-to-one business appointments between Travel Advisors and Supplier Partners
• Educational sessions focused on emerging romance travel trends, resorts, and destinations
• Peer-to-peer discussions designed to encourage collaboration and idea sharing
• Destination experiences and property showcases that provided firsthand product knowledge and inspiration

Now entering its thirteenth year, Romance Travel Forum continues to serve as one of the travel industry's premier events dedicated exclusively to the romance travel niche.

The 2027 dates and location will be announced very soon. More information on the event can be found at www.RomanceTravelForum.com.