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Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have partnered with the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress for its 9th edition, held in Doha. The three-day event brought together leading wedding planning professionals, offering masterclasses and keynote speeches that provided fresh perspectives on the industry. This exclusive event serves as the largest Business-to-Business platform for weddings, and it has contributed to the growth of Qatar’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.

The congress was held from 14-16 March, and it featured the biggest names in the wedding planning industry. His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, delivered a keynote speech at the congress to highlight Qatar’s versatility and captivating appeal as a wedding destination.

The partnership between Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism underscores the city’s growing stature as a key figure in the MICE industry. This collaboration attracts business travellers from all over the world, and it helps showcase the best of Qatar as a wedding destination to leading wedding experts from around the world.

In his speech, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker said, “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’s hospitality, aviation, service industry, and tourist attractions have undergone remarkable developments in recent years. The country has hosted what is being called the greatest FIFA World Cup™, a mega-event that has made the country fully equipped to take on a wider range of global events. This year’s congress highlighted Doha, a city that seamlessly combines world-class hospitality with cosmopolitan sophistication, providing the perfect backdrop for some of the most opulent celebrations.

Ackash Jain, Director of QnA International, the organiser of the prestigious DWP Congress, said, “Qatar is one of the most fascinating countries in the world to tie the knot with its majestic palatial resorts and scenic backdrops. Combining world-class hospitality with cosmopolitan sophistication, it seamlessly opens the door to planning some of the most opulent celebrations. With the support of Qatar Tourism, Qatar Airways, and other regional and international partners, we were able to showcase the best of Qatar as a wedding destination to leading wedding experts from around the world.”

The DWP congress has grown rapidly since its inception in 2014, held in Greece. It has successfully made its mark in desirable destinations across the globe, including Florence, Phuket, Los Cabos, Dubai, and Bali. The partnership between Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism, and the DWP congress has created the perfect match, highlighting Qatar’s captivating appeal and versatility as a destination for the wedding planning industry.

In conclusion, the partnership between Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism, and the DWP congress has highlighted Qatar’s appeal as a versatile and captivating wedding destination. The three-day event brought together the biggest names in the wedding planning industry, offering masterclasses and keynote speeches that provided fresh perspectives on the industry. This collaboration between Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism, and the DWP Congress is contributing to the growth of Qatar’s MICE industry, attracting business travellers from all over the world. With its majestic palatial resorts and scenic backdrops, Qatar is fast becoming a popular destination for the wedding planning industry.