(Dubai, 5thAugust) -
Florence beat out a host of competing countries to secure the coveted
title of Host to some of the world’s most elite wedding planners at the
annual Destination wedding Planners Congress (DWP Congress). The
Congress has been dubbed as “The only business focused platform for
destination weddings”, and is an exclusive arena for illustrious wedding
professionals.
With a concrete
reputation as a coveted brand, DWP Congress organized by Dubai based QnA
International, has cemented its position as the Best Congress in the
World for promoting Destination Wedding Tourism. With a strong start in
Athens, Greece in 2014 and a terrific response in Mauritius 2015, every
year the extraordinary brand of DWP Congress moves to an exotic new
location and brings together “crème de la crème ” wedding planners from
over 50 countries to meet with Luxury Suppliers such as five star and
boutique hotels and venues, DMCs, tourism boards and premium partners
such as photographers, jewelers, florists, caterers, wedding décor,
couture designers, furniture rentals, wine and spirits providers amongst
other prominent wedding suppliers, in a dynamic business- driven
environment. There is no other event in the world that brings together
such a diverse and multicultural portfolio of wedding professionals who
are some of the finest planners and service providers.
Commenting on
Firenze’s bid, Ackash Jain, Director, QnA International, said “Firenze
Convention Bureau showed a great understanding and support for the
unique concept of the DWP Congress and provided a competitive bid to
bring the congress to their city in 2016. The quality of Firenze’s bid
was excellent and reflected the commitment of all the local
stakeholders. I would like to congratulate Firenze Convention Bureau
(FCB) for emerging victorious as the strongest contender for 2016. We
really look forward to bringing the world’s leading wedding planners to
the breathtaking city of Firenze next year.”
Florence, known to
many as the birth place of the Italian Renaissance era, is considered
one of the finest wedding destinations in the world. Its old, charming
palace hotels offer a setting of a different kind– where modern love
mingles with past romances to offer a uniquely dreamy, dramatic and
enchanting environment. This city has created a buzz having hosted
weddings of celebrities like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Melissa Joan
Hart and Mark Wilkerson, daughter of Indian tycoon- Jindals, to name a
few.
“We are extremely
happy for this achievement and proud to bag this opportunity for our
city. Florence and Tuscany are already very popular and leading Italian
destinations for International Weddings (42% of the Global wedding
market share is in Tuscany, and 19% in Florence), but we know that the
competition is very stiff and it comes from all over the World,” said
Leonardo Visani, Congress Developer at Firenze Convention Bureau,
adding, “Florence is the perfect destination for weddings, because of
its location, in the heart of Tuscany and Italy, and because of the
magnificent palaces and villas, as well as the landscapes, scenarios and
terraces.
We believe that the
'best of the best' Wedding Planners will have the same inspiration
coming here, with the possibility to create even more unique weddings
for their clients, in Florence.”
He added that they
plan on meeting and networking all the most important wedding planners
of the world, and hope to trade ideas and experiences in the industry.
“Cultivating (these kind of relationships) is the basis for individual
growth, and we believe that we could not miss such a great opportunity,”
he enthused.
“We are extremely
happy for this achievement and proud to bag this opportunity for our
city,” said Carlotta Ferrari, Director of Firenze Convention Bureau.
“Florence and Tuscany are already very popular and leading Italian
destinations for International Weddings (42% of the Global wedding
market share is in Tuscany, and 19% in Florence), but we know that the
competition is very stiff and it comes from all over the world,” she
added. “Florence is the perfect destination for weddings, because of its
idyllic location in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, and because of the
magnificent and outstanding palaces and villas, as well as the
landscapes, scenarios and terraces. We believe that the 'best of the
best' Wedding Planners will have the same inspiration coming here with
the possibility to create even more unique weddings for their clients in
Florence. We would like to meet and have networking opportunities with
all the most important wedding planners of the world. Sharing
experiences and ideas it is always the basis for the individual growth,
and we believed that we could not miss such a great opportunity,” she
noted.
“Furthermore, there is
a definite surge and a very noticeable trend in destination weddings.
Thanks to the increase in literacy and wealth, an increasing amount of
well -travelled couples are opting for destination weddings owing to its
convenience and refreshing change in settings. Florence understands
this need in the market and there couldn’t be a more powerful medium
than DWP Congress, for this city to position itself as a top destination
for weddings in the world,” she said. "We are certainly proud to win
the bid, and are excited for the potential that this Congress brings. It
is a very positive and exhilarating feeling to be associated with a
concept so large scale and international. By hosting the attendees of
DWP Congress, we are pleased to be able to show what the city has to
offer to wedding planners who are highly influential in determining
where their client’s next destination wedding will take place.”
For the next DWP 2016
in Florence, the Congress is gearing up for hosting the glitterati in
the wedding industry from over 55 countries. What stands out is the
exclusivity of the Congress. Not open to the public and its ‘by-invite’
only nature makes it a desired by everyone, but not available to all.
Besides progressive keynotes and engaging panel discussions, the
Congress also features a boutique exhibition which gives an opportunity
to showcase the wedding services.
The Congress has a
rich history with the attendance of the Crème de la crème of wedding
planning in previous editions, including American “eventiste” Marcy Blum,
whose impressive portfolio includes the weddings of American
Professional Basketball player LeBron James and Savannah Brinson,
Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Yoshitaka Nojiri
from Japan (as the owner of Asia’s biggest wedding company, number one
in Japan, his company organizes 17,000 weddings every year all over the
world), Sarah Haywood from UK (she is the go-to
international commentator for the wedding of Prince William and
Catherine Middleton in 2011), Mohomed Morani from India (his eminent
clientele ranges from Mittals from London, and he hosted the world’s
most expensive wedding which costs USD 76 million), Ziad Raphael Nassar
from Lebanon (he is the creator of over 100 weddings for royalty across
the Arab world, including 50 Saudi royal weddings), and Vandana Mohan (one of India's top wedding planners whose past clients include celebrities Katy Perry and Russell Brand).
Florence has already
upped its game and ranking as a desired destination for weddings by
leveraging the credibility and brand of DWP Congress. There is an
incredible vibe for the DWP Congress and a very positive image for the
brand. On 11-13thApril 2016, the Congress in Florence will open doors to
its list of celebrity planners and high-end wedding suppliers, enabling
them to explore countless possibilities for modern-day destination
weddings.
فلورنسا تتخطى منافسيها لتفوز باستضافة المؤتمر السنوي الثالث لمخططي الأعراس في الوجهات الخارجية لعام 2016
