Aqaba to Host the World’s Biggest B2B Congress for Destination Weddings in October 2025
The
Aqaba
Special
Economic
Zone
Authority
(ASEZA)
and
the
Jordan
Tourism
Board
(JTB)
announced
that
Aqaba,
Jordan
has
been
chosen
as
the
next
destination
to
host
the
prestigious
11th
Annual
Destination
Wedding
Planners
(DWP)
Congress.
The
announcement
was
made
during
a
press
conference
that
took
place
in
Aqaba,
Jordan
today,
in
the
presence
of
local,
regional
and
international
media
representatives.
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Officials
from
The
Aqaba
Special
Economic
Zone
Authority
(ASEZA),
the
Jordan
Tourism
Board
(JTB)
and
QnA
announcing
the
2025
DWP
Congress
The
DWP
Congress,
organized
by
QNA
International,
recognized
as
the
world’s
largest
B2B
platform
for
the
destination
wedding
industry,
will
take
place
from
October
7th
to
9th,
2025
and
is
expected
see
the
participation
of
over
500
attendees
from
more
than
70
countries.
His
Excellency
Eng.
Hamza
Haj
Hasan,
Deputy
Chief
Commissioner,
Commissioner
for
Economic
Development
and
Tourism
of
ASEZA,
and
Mr.
Sidh
NC,
Managing
Director,
QnA
International,
signed
the
partnership
agreement
alongside
His
Excellency
Dr.
Abdul
Razzaq
Arabiyat,
Managing
Director
of
the
Jordan
Tourism
Board.
Also
in
presence
at
the
press
conference
were
the
Official
Venue,
Ayla
Oasis,
and
the
Official
Hotel,
Hyatt
Regency
Aqaba
Ayla
who
are
coming
together
to
organise
this
prestigious
event
in
Aqaba.
The
Congress,
previously
hosted
in
some
of
the
world’s
most
coveted
destinations
such
as
Athens,
Mauritius,
Florence,
Phuket,
Los
Cabos,
Dubai,
Bali,
Rhodes,
Doha,
and
Victoria
Falls,
is
poised
to
showcase
Aqaba
as
a
prime
wedding
destination.
It
promises
exceptional
hospitality,
rich
cultural
heritage,
exquisite
cuisine,
stunning
landscapes,
and
unparalleled,
unforgettable,
and
intriguing
experiences.
Commenting
on
this
momentous
occasion,
His
Excellency
Mr.
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.”
Managing
Director
of
Jordan
Tourism
Board,
Dr.
Abdulrazzaq
Arabiyat,
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.
Managing
Director
of
QNA
International,
the
event
organizers,
Sidh
NC,
said,
“We
are
thrilled
to
present
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
expected
to
continue
growing
at
a
CAGR
of
7.02%,
reaching
USD
429.56
billion
by
2030.
Looking
forward,
the
global
destination
weddings
market
is
expected
to
reach
USD
320.3
billion
by
2033,
exhibiting
a
growth
rate
(CAGR)
of
25.11%
during
2025-2033.
This
growth
reflects
the
increasing
popularity
of
destination
weddings
and
highlights
the
potential
for
Jordan
to
capture
a
significant
portion
of
this
lucrative
market.
Weddings
in
Jordan
are
a
hallmark
of
grandeur,
opulence
and
sheer
elegance.
As
the
year
2025
marks
the
11th
year
for
the
DWP
Congress,
this
year’s
congress
is
set
to
host
the
world’s
finest
luxury
wedding
planners,
biggest
celebrity
wedding
planners,
royalty
specialists
&
destination
wedding
experts,
alongside
an
extensive
spread
of
creative
partners
and
wedding
suppliers
–
from
extravagant
venues
to
exquisite
hotels,
exclusive
destinations,
couture
designers,
photography
partners,
jewellery
partners,
cake
designers,
and
much
more
from
70+
countries
coming
to
Jordan
for
the
upcoming
event.
For
more
information,
please
visit destinationweddingcongress.com.