WHY GLOBAL BRANDS CHOOSE DWP CONGRESS
Trusted by Global Tourism Boards
“Our continuous effort to promote Qatar as a leading destination that caters to the needs of all travellers has been further strengthened by the recent hosting of the Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2023. This event is regarded as the most prestigious B2B gathering in the multi-billion-dollar wedding industry, and we are honoured to have had the best wedding planners and designers in Doha. We eagerly anticipate welcoming them back following an inspiring visit this year and look forward to seeing their vision for luxurious and elaborate weddings.”
Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group, 2023 Host Destination Winner.
“Greece and GNTO are very excited to welcome the 350 tourism professionals from approximately 40 countries who will participate in the 7th Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress in Rhodes. In the context of the Organization’s 2021 strategic communication planning, GNTO supports the event aiming to highlight the county’s offered possibilities and opportunities for promoting wedding and conference tourism, as well as luxury tourism.”
General Greek National Tourism Organization, 2021 Host Destination Winner
“What I have seen and experienced has been truly amazing. We are proud to be hosting DWP. We have 450 wedding industry professionals from all over the world who are here to discuss topics in the industry and at the same time get an idea and a feeling of what Dubai has to offer. I really like the format of the event as it caters to so many things – it caters to the importance of networking through the breaks, the evening events and so on and at the same time there is business elements ensued as well, and there is education as well. From a conference point of view, DWP ticks all the boxes. I think all the marketing that has led up to the event has been fantastic. All the posts that you have come up with is a wonderful exposure for Dubai and what can be done in Dubai.”
Dubai Business Events, 2019 Host Destination Winner
“DWP stands out for its unique style. It goes beyond the traditional congress setup, creating networking opportunities in diverse settings – from where we stay to where we dine. Experiencing events as guests enhances our perspective as planners. It’s truly a 10 out of 10. Then attention to detail and quality of service at DWP are unmatched. ”
St. Martin
“The high level of registrants and the networking at this level, I don’t think there is any other global Congress that offers this kind of opportunity. The background of the people are so varied it is great! I have really enjoyed every aspect.”
Bali, Indonesia
“This is my first participation to DWP, I’m really impressed by the profiles of the wedding planners, exhibition, participants, DWP team, organization and the opportunities, session, networking. keep going.”
Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO), Morroco
WHY GLOBAL BRANDS CHOOSE DWP CONGRESS
Trusted by Global Hotels & Luxury Venues
“Truly a must-attend event for anyone in the destination wedding and celebrations industry. It was an exceptional experience that brought together creativity, connection, and collaborations.”
Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, Jordan
“Inspiring experiences filled with valuable connections around the world. A truly exceptional event that fosters collaboration, learning and new opportunities in a vibrant setting.”
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
“This is my first time at DWP. I have attended several conferences before, but this has been the most international experience I have had with the wedding industry.It has been great to meet really high quality planners and vendors from every corner of the globe here.”
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Hawaii
“It was a very beautiful experience. This congress gave us the opportunity to meet planners coming from all over the world. We met planners from different nationalities, and it was very interesting for our market. The Gala last night was very good and we had the possibility of actually experience a real Chinese gala dinner, which was incredible. We had 10 meetings scheduled in one day but actually had more than 10 meetings because planners were very interested in our destination, so we were very happy about it.”
Hotel Bellevue Syrene, Italy
“A lot of potential, already received 2 or 3 new requests and many more will join afterwards. The overall experience was really great.” I had so much fun. I met many, many great new clients and suppliers and buyers. And the activity was great. The networking event was spectacular. So, I am really impressed, this is my first DWP. I am really impressed by the organization, by the quality of all the buyers. The meeting session were really positive. I supposed to have 10 meetings but I think I had 25. For me it was very positive. Everyone was kind of open-minded to learn more about my property. We are new here to actually push Switzerland as a perfect wedding destination and my hotel especially. And I was really surprised that everyone were so much interested.”
Dolder Grand Hotel, Switzerland
“The quality of the buyers this year at DWP has completely exceeded expectations. I am confident that QnA as our partner can deliver those quality buyers. We’ve got buyers from all over the globe here, from as far as USA right through to the UK and everywhere in between and even our home soil of Macao and Hong Kong. I think it’s all been about the connections. Through those connections we do business and that business is really creating beautiful moments and memories for our wedding customers. DWP this year, the 12th Annual, has been outstanding.”
Sands Resorts Macao, Macao
WHY GLOBAL BRANDS CHOOSE DWP CONGRESS
Trusted by Global Creative Suppliers
“Collaborating with DWP has been really impactful for us. We have been connecting with so many leaders of different industries. This is the second time we are here at DWP. The first one was in Sri Lanka, which was insane. And the second one in Aqaba, Jordan feels even more unique. So, we are really happy to be participating in this event and we truly hope for the future events to be the main partner. We have got some great insights especially from the wedding industry. The B2B meetings has been really great for us!”
FL Novo, USA
“It’s a great opportunity to step up to the next level of creativity, to connect with worldwide event planners because we have been going from local to regional and now to international company, covering globally beautiful, meaningful weddings and events. The B2B session has been an opportunity to connect with global event planners coming from Italy, from Brazil, from other countries; expanding our vision into wedding industry globally. Now we understand more the global trends and the market that goes beyond the GCC area. DWP is a mind-blowing experience, that expands the vision that sparks the creativity and brings meaningful connections.”
Violet Studios, UAE
“Collaborating with DWP has been really impactful for us.We have been connecting with so many leaders of different industries. This is the second time we are here at DWP. The first one was in Sri Lanka, which was insane.
And the second one in Aqaba, Jordan feels even more unique. So, we are really happy to be participating in this event and we truly hope for the future events to be the main partner. We have got some great insights especially from the wedding industry. The B2B meetings has been really great for us!”
SKD Drones, Turkey & UAE
“We are happy with the exposure, connections and the fun activities that we got to be a part of. Each year, the DWP Congress is becoming more interesting in terms of participants and organization.”
Nahhal Printing Group, Lebanon
“We are partners from first project was in Zimbabwe and It’s a very nice opportunity for us to showcase at the wedding industry, our lights and lasers because we feel that this is a huge gap in the market where our lasers, lights and our production can help to bring something new into this industry and to the people on their best day of the life.”
Kvant Events Middle East, Dubai
“Thank you so much for organising this wonderful event, it was very helpful to meet and connect with all the planners from the industry!”
Fabienne Egger Events and Wedding Flowers, Switzerland & UK
To Infinity and Beyond Reviving, Restarting & Reigniting the Love for Weddings
Hear it from the Top Wedding Planners
Dr. Ali Behnam Bakhtiar
Ali Bakhtiar Designs, Dubai & Monaco
“It’s amazing. It’s like every year is like a new discovery, and it’s a new adventure. It’s amazing to actually meet other cultures and new colleagues and discover new countries. And every year I am looking forward to the next one.”
LeLian Chew
The Wedding Atelier, Singapore
“DWP is really known for its hospitality and creativity. I really enjoyed the B2B sessions because that’s when you can really create real business talk. We met a lot of great partners and a lot of potential partners as well. Looking forward to collaborating more in the near future.”
Preston Bailey
Preston Bailey Designs, USA
The experience has been amazing. I think as I go, it keeps improving which I think is fantastic.This is a wonderful conference for getting people together. In Macao, the property was incredible. The service of the property was amazing.
I thought it was a good experience for me.
Julian Posner
Banana Split, UK
“Thank you to everyone at DWP, you’ve made me feel wonderful. The organisation before we arrived was spectacular. I very much enjoyed meeting lots and lots of people from around the world, from the Maldives to Zimbabwe, to Canada to Croatia, and it’s so nice now, when I do a job in Croatia, I’ve got a friend, or in Zimbabwe, I have got a friend. So that’s what
DWP has done, is brought us all together-and I am very grateful that. DWP is all about collaborating and meeting great people.”
Vandana Mohan
The Wedding Design Company, India
“Gratifying! Thank you for having me back at DWP and I am glad this year it happened in Dubai because for this year we are focusing on Dubai and UAE as a region and it was nice that DWP came home! Everyone who is here is filtered very well and they are here for two purposes to do business and have fun! DWP for me also is about meeting new people, exploring new arenas, finding out what everybody in the industry is doing, exchange of ideas and
learn from the young!”
Sumant Jayakrishnan
Sumant Jayakrishnan Design, India
“The first DWP I attended was in Mauritius, nearly a decade ago. What stood out then and still resonates today is how travel shapes your mindset. When you work in different parts of the world, you begin to build connections and networks that make new environments feel less foreign. You’re no longer stepping into the unknown. Over time, as you meet people again and again at these events, genuine relationships form. It becomes more than just networking, it feels like a reconnection.”
Terrica
Wedding Industry Educator & Icon, USA
“DWP Congress never ceases to provide an unforgettable experience filled with culture, education, and opportunities to network. DWP truly is invested in the success of the business of its attendees. Everything is so intentional, from the conference agenda to the celebrations. Every Congress helps us enjoy the guest experience and business building.”
Ghada Blanco
Lebanone
“I will always be a supporter for DWP! They are very professional. They do bring in excellent speakers, and the people they bring to the conferences are the best people! DWP Aqaba, Jordan, for those who missed it – its really a pity! The location is amazing, the heritage, the architecture, the space is out of this world and the hotel is amazing! DWP did an excellent job in picking Aqaba as a destination.”
Christina Holt
South Africa
“I have been attending DWP since the inaugural edition in Greece, 11 annuals ago, and I have seen the benefits of it, both personally and professionally. We did create what I would call the DWP family into an international community
of expert planners, we raised this industry together, awareness has grown exponentially over the last ten years through DWP, and it has benefitted my
business.”
Narelle Williams
Indonesia
“The DWP Congress in Macau delivered on every level. Beautifully executed, impeccably curated, and yes a little boujee in all the right ways. What stood out most was the caliber of people in the room. Genuine connection, shared knowledge, and a collective passion for what we do. Thank you DWP”
Gideon Hermosa
One of the World’s Top Event and Floral Designers, Philippines
“I’m truly honoured to be a part of this year’s DWP Congress and thrilled to attend once again. It’s one of the highlights of my career. DWP has truly become a melting pot of the world’s amazing event stylists and designers.”
Sharon Sacks
One of the top Celebrity Wedding Planners in the World, USA
“As Maya Angelou said, ‘People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Thank you DWP for making us all feel special.”