Wedding tourism has increased in popularity over the past decade and is recognized as a significant market segment for destinations to target. Trade sources report that the global market size for wedding tourism is between three and six million trips annually.

The financial impacts of wedding tourism are strong, particularly since consumers tend to be more concerned with quality than price. New opportunities for host destinations and service providers have emerged, as the industry evolves and new niches form – like the destination wedding planners who play a major role in influencing the couples’ decisions.

Up to 100 wedding planners of the rich and famous, the bold and the beautiful from across the globe will attend the 2nd Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress, 2015 in Mauritius.

These world class wedding planners will meet tourism boards, luxury hotels & venues, destination and local event management companies, floral & decor companies & other luxury experience suppliers. Suppliers will have pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings with pre-selected wedding planners. On top of the formal business meetings, there is a fully-hosted state of the art networking program including cocktail receptions, gala lunches, theme dinners & after parties at the most lavish LUX Belle Mare and Long Beach properties, along with a cutting edge conference allowing all participants to gain insight into emerging trends in this niche industry.

Those booking flights with DWP’s official airline partner – Emirates Airlines – will receive a 15 percent discount on the lowest online fares, Valid until February 28, 2015 only across Business & Economy Class.

Destination Wedding Congress, www.destinationweddingcongress.com