The world’s most influential wedding platform arrives in India for the first time | News
QnA International, the organizer behind the world’s most prestigious B2B destination wedding platform, today announced the 17th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress – a milestone as the congress sets foot on Indian soil for the very first time. DWP Congress 2026 will be held from October 6 to 8 at the beautiful Fairmont Udaipur Palace, with Fairmont Udaipur Palace as Host Palace Partner. The announcement follows a historic success at the DWP Macau Congress in April 2026 and marks India’s emergence as a leading global destination for luxury wedding events and trade. More than 350 of the world’s leading luxury destination wedding planners, creative suppliers, hoteliers, tourism agencies and industry visionaries are expected to converge on Udaipur for three days of curated business meetings, networking, education and immersive experiences.
According to industry estimates, the global wedding market is expected to exceed $400 billion by 2030, with India emerging as one of the fastest growing markets for luxury celebrations in the world. The country now attracts not only domestic celebrations on a large scale, but also an increasing number of high-net-worth international weddings seeking authentic cultural experiences, heritage sites and world-class hospitality.
“Bringing the DWP Congress to India for the first time is a decisive milestone, not only for the Congress, but also for the global wedding industry. India has long been the world’s most celebrated canvas for luxury weddings, and Udaipur, with its timeless romance and regal grandeur, is the perfect stage for this chapter. Partnering with Fairmont Udaipur Palace was an inspired choice: a property that epitomizes modern Indian luxury at its best, offering the scale, warmth and depth of experience that our global delegates deserve it. We look forward to showcasing India’s extraordinary wedding ecosystem to the world’s most influential names in destination celebrations.” – Sidh NC, director of QnA International.
Now in its second decade, the DWP Congress has grown into an institution bringing together the most influential names in weddings and luxury celebrations in more than 75 countries. Past editions have taken place in Athens, Mauritius, Florence, Phuket, Los Cabos, Dubai, Lake Como, Georgia, Rhodes, Bali, Doha, Victoria Falls, Colombo, Aqaba and Macao – each edition leaving a lasting impression on the host destination and the wedding industry.
A defining feature of DWP Congress 2026 is the Host Palace Partner, Fairmont Udaipur Palace, one of India’s most iconic and celebrated luxury destinations. Nestled against the expansive Aravalli Hills, the palace spans an 18-acre estate with over 1,40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including Jewel, one of India’s largest ballrooms, the Jashn Bagh ceremonial gardens and the dramatic Chand Baori venue. Considered a modern palace destination that combines timeless Rajputana grandeur with contemporary luxury and highly personalized service, Fairmont Udaipur Palace offers scale without losing intimacy – making it the natural home for the world’s most influential gathering of destination wedding professionals.
“At Fairmont Udaipur Palace, we believe in the art of celebration – creating moments that bring people together through culture, emotion, hospitality and meaningful experiences. Partnering with DWP Congress 2026 as a Host Palace Partner was a natural extension of our vision to position Udaipur as one of the world’s most inspiring luxury party destinations. As the Congress comes to India for the very first time, we are truly excited to welcome the global wedding fraternity and bring this prestigious platform to the country in an environment that the grandeur, culture and modern luxury of India.” — Mr. Vishrut Gupta, Managing Director, Fairmont Udaipur Palace
For international wedding planners and delegates, the Palace promises an immersive journey into the spirit of Rajasthan, guided by Fairmont’s signature philosophy of Make Special Happen. The conference experience will bring together curated culinary journeys, from chef-led tastings and traditional Rajasthani feasts to modern Indian cuisine and bespoke sunset experiences. In addition to the wellness offering, including sound healing and aqua sound healing, there are live cultural performances, craft showcases and carefully designed evening events. Every touchpoint has been crafted to give participants an authentic sense of the scale, warmth and sophistication that define destination weddings in Udaipur.
Delegates will participate in pre-planned business meetings, thought leadership sessions, destination showcases, educational masterclasses, networking experiences and curated cultural trips designed to generate meaningful business opportunities and long-lasting industry partnerships.
The Indian wedding market represents one of the most dynamic and high-end segments in global luxury travel and events. Combining unparalleled scale, deep cultural diversity, world-class operational expertise and a growing constellation of trophy venues, India offers international wedding planners a destination like no other. DWP Congress 2026 will provide delegates with direct access to India’s thriving wedding ecosystem, enabling the kind of relevant, sustainable partnerships that define the DWP experience.
Luxury destination weddings are also rapidly evolving, moving beyond traditional formats to highly immersive, experience-based celebrations that focus on authenticity, cultural connection and personalized storytelling. Multi-day wedding itineraries, conscious luxury and guest experience design have become defining expectations among the international clientele, and Udaipur, with its living canvas of palaces, tranquil waters and timeless romance, sits at the intersection of all these.
“We see luxury destination weddings evolving into highly immersive, experience-based celebrations with guests seeking much more than a traditional wedding format. International clientele today prioritize authenticity, cultural connection and personalized storytelling – and there is a growing preference for multi-day itineraries that combine celebrations with curated wellness activities, local cultural immersion and tailor-made entertainment. As India hosts DWP Congress 2026 for the first time, the story of Fairmont Udaipur Palace is truly the story of a new era of Indian luxury hospitality – one that will become global sophistication with the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, while staying true to our philosophy of Make Special Happen.” – Mr. Vishrut Gupta, General Manager, Fairmont Udaipur Palace
As the world increasingly focuses on experience-based luxury, cultural authenticity and meaningful celebrations, DWP Congress 2026 promises to be more than a gathering of industry leaders. It will be a defining moment for India, for Udaipur and for the future of destination weddings worldwide.
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