Accor and Arabia Weddings Team Up for Destination Weddings Showcase in Dubai
Accor, in partnership with Arabia Weddings, hosted an exclusive event in Dubai to introduce Destination Wedding Planners to a beautiful mix of luxury international venues operated by Accor brands around the world on 1 May 2023 at Fairmont The Palm.
Representatives from Accor’s luxury and lifestyle hotels in Europe took part in the event including Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland and Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco. From the Middle East, attending hotels included Fairmont Doha, Raffles Doha, Sofitel Downtown Dubai, the upcoming SO/ Uptown Dubai and Sofitel Bahrain. Other featured properties from around the world included Raffles Udaipur in India and Raffles Seychelles.
Over 30 wedding planners based in Dubai, along with some visiting destination wedding planners, learnt about these magnificent properties that offer wonderful wedding venues and impeccable services in a conducive setup that acted as a catalyst for further networking opportunities.
"This is a great opportunity to introduce some of our top luxury and lifestyle brands and properties to such a distinguished group of wedding planners in Dubai. Our hotel and resort venues offer excellent wedding spaces and high-quality services and attract many destination weddings from around the world," said Ludivine Zangerle, Executive Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Sales, India, Middle East & APAC, Accor.
"As destination wedding business, both in and out of the Middle East, continues to be a fast-growing segment, it is imperative for wedding planners to be aware of the latest news and learn about market leading venues to best serve their discerning clients”, said Samar Shawareb, CEO/Founder of Arabia Weddings - the leading digital platform for the wedding industry in the Middle East. “Bringing together such a strong team from Accor locations throughout the world with leading wedding planners is a valuable opportunity for both parties to share and exchange knowledge and expertise on the growing industry of destination weddings".
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,400 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion.
Here are some more images from the event.
