DWP Congress wraps Macau edition and sets October return in Udaipur

By AI, Created 10:19 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – The 12th Annual DWP Congress ended in Macau after drawing wedding planners, luxury hospitality brands and tourism leaders from across the world. Organizers say the destination wedding event generated strong business leads and will next meet in Udaipur, India, Oct. 6-8, 2026.

Why it matters: - DWP Congress is a major business platform for the destination wedding industry, where planners, hotels and tourism boards build leads and partnerships. - The Macau edition reinforced the event’s role as a global meeting point for an industry that depends on cross-border travel, luxury hospitality and destination marketing. - The congress also signals where wedding demand is moving next, with strong interest in destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America.

What happened: - The 12th Annual DWP Congress concluded in Macau. - QnA International organized the event with the Macao Government Tourism Office as supporting partner and Sands Resorts Macao as host hotel partner. - The congress brought together wedding planners, luxury hospitality brands, tourism boards and creative partners from multiple continents. - Delegates attended sessions and networking events across The Londoner Grand, The Parisian and The Venetian. - Organizers said the event drew attendees from the US, UK, India, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. - Sidh N.C., director of QnA International, said the congress was built to create an ecosystem where connections turn into business opportunities. - Preston Bailey, a wedding planner and designer, called the Macau property incredible and praised the service.

The details: - Participants said the congress produced direct business value through a high number of meetings and follow-up interest. - Aman Kapur, owner of Alila Fort Bishangarh, said the event had a direct impact over three years and that the impact would continue to grow. - Fabian, director of revenue at The Dolder Grand, said he had planned for 10 meetings and ended with 25, and that the event generated new requests. - Lelian Chew, founder and creator of The Wedding Atelier, said the congress connects East and West and helps build partnerships between event professionals and global destinations. - Anne Jang, wedding planner and AI artist at Ryohan + Anne Jang, said the event stood out for its organization, attention to detail and opportunities to learn from peers. - Sma Gcabashe of Qwabi Private Game Reserve said about 35 meetings brought useful business conversations and exposure for South Africa. - Adda Attanasio of Hotel Bellevue Syrene said planners showed strong interest in the destination during more than 20 meetings. - Shobhit Jain of Event Casa said the congress offers exposure to new destinations and new partners. - Narelle Williams, founder and director of Global Weddings, said the Innovation pods were so popular that there was not enough time to explore them fully. - Stephanie Tanpure of Sands Resorts Macao said buyer quality exceeded expectations and multiple leads were already underway. - Tapiwa Mukoti of RSVP Collectives said Macau felt like multiple destinations in one. - Amy from Hong Kong Marriage Celebrant said attendees were already exploring opportunities to expand into Hong Kong.

Between the lines: - The repeated emphasis on meetings, leads and follow-up suggests DWP Congress is competing less as a conference and more as a deal-making marketplace. - Macau’s positioning as a mix of heritage and luxury appears to have helped the host destination sell itself to an audience looking for differentiated wedding locations. - The event’s value comes from combining destination exposure with structured networking, which makes it useful for both suppliers and planners. - Delegate comments point to a broader industry trend: buyers want fresh destinations, not just familiar luxury venues.

What’s next: - QnA International said the next DWP Congress will take place in Udaipur, India, at Fairmont Udaipur Palace. - The next edition is scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2026. - Organizers are positioning the Udaipur event as the next major gathering for the global destination wedding industry. - More information is available through the company’s announcement.