Aqaba to Host 11th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress in 2025

Weddings | February 5, 2025 | News

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The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) have announced that Aqaba, Jordan, will host the 11th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress. The announcement was made during a press conference in Aqaba, attended by local, regional, and international media representatives.

The DWP Congress, organized by QNA International, is a B2B platform for the destination wedding industry. Scheduled from October 7th to 9th, 2025, the event is expected to welcome over 500 attendees from more than 70 countries.

His Excellency Eng. Hamza Haj Hasan, Deputy Chief Commissioner and Commissioner for Economic Development and Tourism of ASEZA, and Mr. Sidh NC, Managing Director of QNA International, signed the partnership agreement alongside His Excellency Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board. The event’s official venue will be Ayla Oasis, with Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla as the official hotel.

The Congress, previously held in destinations such as Athens, Mauritius, Florence, Phuket, Los Cabos, Dubai, Bali, Rhodes, Doha, and Victoria Falls, will position Aqaba as a wedding destination. The event will highlight its hospitality, cultural heritage, cuisine, landscapes, and unique experiences.

Indian wedding planners are expected to participate in the 2025 DWP Congress in Aqaba, Jordan.

Commenting on this occasion, His Excellency Hamzah Haj Hasan, said, “We are very happy that Aqaba has been chosen as host city for this prestigious congress, competing for many months with prominent international destinations. Working with our stakeholders from both the public and private sector, we were able to tip the balance towards Aqaba. Holding this congress in Aqaba is a testament of the city’s growing status as a global destination, aligning perfectly with the newly launched 2024-2028 Strategic Plan to enhance tourism, attract investment, and promote sustainable growth. Hosting the Destination Wedding Planners Congress showcases our commitment to positioning Jordan in general, and Aqaba in specific, as a premier hub for high-value events, and we are grateful for the collaboration with our partners in making this vision a reality. Aqaba is blessed with the unparalleled natural beauty of sun, sea, and sand, setting the stage for making every wedding an unforgettable experience.”

Dr. Abdulrazzaq ArabiyatManaging Director of Jordan Tourism Board stated that, “Wedding tourism is one of the key sectors supporting the tourism industry and the national economy, thanks to Jordan’s unique offerings, with locations such as the Dead Sea, Petra, and Wadi Rum, along with advanced hotels and infrastructure, Jordan is an ideal destination for luxurious weddings on local, regional, and global levels. These attractions provide a remarkable experience for couples and their guests.”

“The tourism board is working to promote wedding tourism through innovative approaches that focus on providing a comprehensive experience for visitors, blending various types of tourism. This strategy enhances the length and value of tourists' stays. This tourism segment highlights Jordan as a unique destination for celebrations, thanks to the professional services that meet international standards. The tourism board is preparing to launch promotional campaigns as part of the National Tourism Strategy for 2025, aiming to spotlight Jordan as a prime destination for wedding tourism, support the local tourism sector, and create job opportunities for young Jordanians,” he added.

Sidh NC, Managing Director of QNA International, the event organizers, said, “We are thrilled to present to the global wedding community the hidden allure of Aqaba in our 11th Annual. Since the past decade, we have a track record of successfully positioning the proposed wedding destinations on the global wedding canvas, and we are confident that the upcoming annual will offer our attendees yet another unique wedding destination that they have been looking for. Through this platform, we have built valuable business relationships, celebrated achievements within the wedding industry and we are committed to delivering an unforgettable experience with a destination like Aqaba as our gracious host. The Congress will allow global wedding professionals to experience the grandeur and elegance of Jordanian weddings and the warmth of their unparalleled hospitality.”

According to Research and Markets, the wedding services market grew from USD 267.08 billion in 2023 to USD 284.87 billion in 2024. It is projected to continue growing at a CAGR of 7.02%, reaching USD 429.56 billion by 2030. The global destination weddings market is expected to reach USD 320.3 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 25.11% during 2025-2033. This growth highlights the increasing popularity of destination weddings and Jordan’s potential to attract a share of this market.

As the DWP Congress enters its 11th year, it will bring together luxury wedding planners, celebrity wedding planners, destination wedding experts, and a range of creative partners and wedding suppliers. These include venues, hotels, destinations, designers, photographers, jewelers, and cake designers from over 70 countries.

It will be interesting to see which Indian wedding companies participate in the DWP Congress. For more information, please reach out to edit@eventfaqs.com.

The DWP Congress, organized by QNA International, is scheduled from October 7th to 9th, 2025. The event is expected to welcome over 500 attendees from more than 70 countries.

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