DWP Congress- One World One Platform
Recognized as the strongest business platform in the destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress is a one of a kind exclusive initiative that brings together the world’s biggest celebrity wedding planners, royalty specialists & destination wedding experts under one roof to meet with a lavish spread of creative partners and wedding suppliers who help bring their clients’ dream weddings to life – from extravagant venues, to exquisite hotels, palaces, exclusive destinations, couture designers, photography partners, jewelry partners, cake designers & so much more! We have created this platform for you to hear experiences shared by veterans in the weddings industry, network with the best in the wedding world, and of course, because we know you love to party too – we have an uber ritzy welcome cocktail reception, a glorious gala dinner & a fabulous farewell party in store for you to build alliances and create memories that will last you a lifetime! The DWP Congress is the ultimate destination for you to capitalize on this multi-billion-dollar industry!
Past Activities
8th Annual DWP Congress
Bali, Indonesia
7th Annual DWP Congress
Rhodes, Greece
6th Annual DWP Congress
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4th Annual DWP Congress
Phuket, Thailand
The globe-trotting DWP Congress headed to the sunny western coast of Thailand for its 2017 edition in association with Tourism Authority of Thailand, hosting 450 wedding experts from around the world, representing over 65 destinations amidst the breezy blue waters and natural wonders of Phuket. Exclusively being a by-invitation-only B2B event, all the attendees were cherry picked and chosen to represent as the best from their destination. The lavish spread of creative partners and wedding suppliers got to hear the inspiring and motivating words of world class luxury industry front runners such as Preston Bailey, Koby Bar Yehuda, Sasha Souza, Bryan Rafanelli, Evelyn Mills, Mohamed Morani, Sumant Jayakrishnan, Kathy Apostolidis, Aleit Swanepoel, Froonck and Franc amongst many others. DWP Congress stands as the only event in the world that brings together such a diverse and multicultural portfolio of some of the finest wedding professionals, planners and service providers.
3rd Annual DWP Congress
Florence, Italy
The 2016 edition of DWP Congress in partnership with Firenze Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted 400 connoisseurs of the destination wedding planning industry from over 60 countries. Against the backdrop of Florence’s awe-inspiring façades, the event ultimately marked the coming together of a diverse and unique cross section of hospitality, wedding vendors and industry insiders and delegates – for three days of inspiring talks, one-on-one exclusive meetings and a rare opportunity for global powerhouses to interact and create business prospects. Industry pioneers including Sharon Sacks, Marcy Blum, Ed Libby, Wendy Simpson, Daoud El-Khoury, Kevin Lee, Tara Guérard, Vandana Mohan, Christina Holt, Carlotta Ferrari and many more took the centre stage to speak on hard hitting issues and shared insight on the new wave of destination wedding planning.
2nd Annual DWP Congress
Port Louis, Mauritius
The flight from Greece headed to Mauritius in 2015! Hello Sunshine! Continuing the breath-taking journey ...
1st Annual DWP Congress
Athens, Greece
Seven years ago we embarked on a quest to champion the dynamic business of global ...
DWP 2019, Dubai
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DWP Congress- One World One Platform
[/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Text" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" custom_padding="|10px||10px" custom_margin="10px|||"] Recognized as the strongest business platform in the destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress is a one of a kind exclusive initiative that brings together the world's biggest celebrity wedding planners, royalty specialists & destination wedding experts under one roof to meet with a lavish spread of creative partners and wedding suppliers who help bring their clients' dream weddings to life – from extravagant venues, to exquisite hotels, palaces, exclusive destinations, couture designers, photography partners, jewelry partners, cake designers & so much more! We have created this platform for you to hear experiences shared by veterans in the weddings industry, network with the best in the wedding world, and of course, because we know you love to party too – we have an uber ritzy welcome cocktail reception, a glorious gala dinner & a fabulous farewell party in store for you to build alliances and create memories that will last you a lifetime! The DWP Congress is the ultimate destination for you to capitalize on this multi-billion-dollar industry! [/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://dwpinsider.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/divider_new.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="on" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/tm_pb_image][tm_pb_video admin_label="Video" src="https://vimeo.com/305420878" disabled="on" disabled_on="on|on|on|on"] [/tm_pb_video][tm_pb_text admin_label="Past Activities" text_orientation="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" custom_padding="20px||0px|"]Past Activities
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[/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Text" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" custom_padding="|10px||10px" custom_margin="10px|||"] With over 500 global wedding experts in attendance, the city of dazzling dreamscapes, Dubai witnessed a three-day affair of enriching experiences, unparalleled networking and tremendous showbiz! The 6th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress was organized by QnA International, along with Official Destination Partner Dubai Tourism and took place at the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm from March 27th-29th 2019. Global luxury wedding experts came together to be a part of the world’s biggest B2B congregation for the destination wedding industry where they shared their views on the trends & developments in this dynamic multimillion-dollar wedding industry, and comprehended on the fact that glitzy Dubai is a great hotspot for destination weddings. The 2019 edition of the DWP Congress boasted of a comprehensive conference agenda including inspirational keynote presentations, powerful panel discussions, brainstorming discussions and master classes that took place over a span of a couple of days. The highly anticipated gala dinner also marked the debut of the DWP ACE Awards that honored and highlighted excellence in the luxury wedding industry. Great food, enthralling entertainment and a dazzling after party is how 500 globally recognized wedding connoisseurs bid 'marhaba' to the Middle Eastern edition of the DWP Congress! [/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Gallery Heading" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"]Gallery
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[/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Text" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" custom_padding="|10px||10px" custom_margin="10px|||"] From secret private beaches off the beaten track, to opulent ocean view resorts with breathtaking views and everywhere in between, Los Cabos is truly the one-stop for all your wedding dreams to come true! Nestled on the tip of the Baja Peninsula where mountainous desert meets glittering sea, the blossoming coastline of Los Cabos has been perfecting its craft of hosting exceptional events and earning its reputation as one of the most ethereal wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world. For the 2018 edition of DWP, the annual congress united with 600 of the top wedding specialists from around the world including celebrity specialists such as Kevin Lee, Jennifer Zabinski, Lisa Vorce, Roberto Cohen and Narelle Williams. From a lavish opening cocktail at the opulent Cabo Del Sol golf resort to the daily conferences at the cutting edge Los Cabos International Convention Center, after party in the lush green backdrop of Acre and a vibrant gala dinner at the famous Grand Canyon of San Carlos, all guests got to experience firsthand, the fabulous Mexican hospitality and kaleidoscopic cultural offerings. [/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Gallery Heading" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"]Gallery
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[/tm_pb_text][tm_pb_text admin_label="Dummy Text" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"]The globe-trotting DWP Congress headed to the sunny western coast of Thailand for its 2017 edition in association with Tourism Authority of Thailand, hosting 450 wedding experts from around the world, representing over 65 destinations amidst the breezy blue waters and natural wonders of Phuket. Exclusively being a by-invitation-only B2B event, all the attendees were cherry picked and chosen to represent as the best from their destination. The lavish spread of creative partners and wedding suppliers got to hear the inspiring and motivating words of world class luxury industry front runners such as Preston Bailey, Koby Bar Yehuda, Sasha Souza, Bryan Rafanelli, Evelyn Mills, Mohamed Morani, Sumant Jayakrishnan, Kathy Apostolidis, Aleit Swanepoel, Froonck and Franc amongst many others. DWP Congress stands as the only event in the world that brings together such a diverse and multicultural portfolio of some of the finest wedding professionals, planners and service providers.
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