The Vacation Engineer

September 2026 TripGuy Travel has earned a Crystal level award in the 2026 Lomas Hospitality Awards (LAW), Lomas Hospitality's annual recognition of the travel agencies generating the most business with its properties. "This recognition belongs to our advisors and to the clients who trust us with their vacations," said Mitch Toren, Founder and Chief Vacation Engineer of TripGuy Travel. "We've built this agency on going above and beyond for every traveler, and it's great to s

June 30, 2026 - Riviera Maya, Mexico Mitch Toren, Founder and Chief Vacation Engineer of TripGuy Travel (TripGuy.com), has been recognized as an Iberostar Star Agent for 2026, marking his second consecutive win since the program's inception. Toren is among a select group of advisors honored in both years the award has existed, a distinction that reflects sustained sales performance, deep product expertise, and a proven track record of matching discerning travelers with the r

June 14, 2026 - Castries, Saint Lucia TripGuy Travel (TripGuy.com) was recognized twice at the 6th Annual Global Piton Awards, hosted by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority from June 11 to 15, 2026. Founder Mitch Toren and luxury and Europe specialist Melissa Patane were both named winners, making TripGuy the only agency in the United States to have two advisors honored at the event. The Global Piton Awards recognize the top selling travel advisors and tour operators who gener