In an effort to elevate the voices of the retail community, Karisma Hotels & Resorts is comprising travel agent advisory board and is inviting prospective members to apply.

To be known as the Compass Committee, the board will “will provide valuable insight on key initiatives to help shape business decisions,” according to the company, which owns and manages a portfolio of properties in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, including such brands as Margaritaville Island Reserve; El Dorado Spa Resorts; Azul Beach Resorts; Generations Resorts; Hidden Beach Resort; Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts; and Margaritaville St. Somewhere.

The hand-selected committee of 15 people will be composed of agents, agency owners, and key executives, with members receiving first-hand looks at new product development and innovation across the portfolio, and participating in quarterly online meetings and annual on-site events.

To be considered for membership, agents/owner must be enrolled and active in Karisma’s Gourmet Inclusive travel agent programs – GIVC or GI Rewards.

Applications are restricted to full-time accredited Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants (GIVC) and Gourmet Inclusive (GI) Rewards agents and agency owners are invited to apply

“At Karisma Hotels & Resorts, we have an agent-first commitment,” said Marilyn Cairo, VP of Global Sales at Premier Worldwide Marketing. We pride ourselves on collaboration and building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. We always want to be better partners, and this board will help ensure that…”

Entries close on May 30 and the committee selections will be announced on June 15. Apply HERE.