Destination Wedding Professionals -
Welcome to DWPA UK!
Where your destination wedding business grows and thrives
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Would you like to secure more bookings?
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Grow your business?
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Working hard but there’s too much competition?
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Too little time for marketing and social media?
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Having legal questions but not sure who to ask and where to find the right expert advice?
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Can’t find that most important piece of information on travel requirements?
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Couples came to you after being treated unfairly but not sure how best to help them?
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Facing an insurance claim?
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DWPA UK and our community are here to help!
WHAT IF YOU COULD...
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Charge more and still get booked, even if you have lots of competitors charging less than you.
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Complete that trainig you are postponing for years - If you need training or support: tell us, and we will help.
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Get support when needed – tell us about the problem and we connect you with the right expert in the area. Because WE CARE.
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Find out what steps you exactly need to do next to fill your diary with wedding bookings.
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Have the support of our destination professionals’ community - a team of friends who not only cheer your successes but support you through the tough times of running a destination business.
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Have that most popular Instagram account - Stop comparing yourself to other suppliers on social media, Instagram or Pinterest and start believing that you can do this.
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Have every single question you ever had answered by experts who have created hundreds of successful businesses in the destination wedding industry.
WHAT IS DWPA UK?
Welcome to the Destination Wedding Professionals Association!
What is DWPA UK? The Destination Wedding Professionals Association was established in 2022, after our industry of destination weddings survived the years of global pandemic, with the main purpose of promoting support and the fantastic professionals we have working in this vivid and exciting industry.
Whilst we are a new organization we have been created by industry professionals who learnt to carry on in extremely difficult times. We have decades of industry experience, integrity and a commitment to protect our customers/ couples getting married, suppliers, partners and wedding planners while nurturing motivation, success and well-being of each other in this community.
Destination weddings are here to stay and we are working hard to ensure all of you who decides to join our community will thrive and achieve yours and your clients’ dreams!
DWPA UK. INSPIRE - LEARN - CONNECT - BUILD - PROMOTE & PROTECT.
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Our Mission
DWPA membership supports professionals in the destination weddings and travel industries.
It is our mission to protect destination weddings and represent destination professionals. We do this by promoting professionalism, and by providing a community and support for small business owners, wedding planners, suppliers and venues.
Via our membership, directory and training we empower business owners to hold a high standard of excellence in the services they offer. We provide a benchmark of credible and trusted suppliers for couples to use on their wedding day.
INSPIRE - LEARN - CONNECT - BUILD - PROMOTE & PROTECT.
Coming Up Next
Events oganised by DWPA UK
Event Highlights
Upcoming industry events 2023/2024
Sharm El-Sheikh, 18-21 Dec 2023
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International MICE & Wedding Forum 2023 will bring together the CEO and senior manager of the largest MICE and wedding agency of different countries.
Date: 18-21 December 2023
Location:
Rixos Premium Seagate 18-21 Dec 2023 Rixos Premium Seagate Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Birmingham, 1-3 March 2024
London, 23-24 March 2024
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The National Wedding Show - The UK's Biggest Wedding Show portfolio now consists of 4 events per year split over two seasons – Spring and Autumn.
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Each year delivers over 40,000 visitors looking for services, products or suppliers to help shape their special day.
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Zimbabwe, 15 -17 April 2024
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The 2024 Destination Wedding Planner Congress in Zimbabwe promises to be an unforgettable experience, where the magic of weddings meets the beauty of Africa.
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Join us in celebrating love at the heart of Africa’s greatest treasure, Vic Falls in Spring 2024.
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Sardinia, 24-27 April 2024
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It’s the must-attend event for romance travel. Over just three days you’ll meet the who’s who of the industry – leading destination wedding planners, top romance travel buyers, and enchanting properties and destinations from all around the world.
Italy is known for romance, but we’re about to bring a bit more in '24. New business and la dolce vita – what could be better? Ciao
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HOW DO I JOIN?
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
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MONTHLY DESTINATION INFORMATION PACKS
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ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVICE
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TRAINING
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ASK THE EXPERTS Q&A SESSIONS
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WELL-BEING LIBRARY
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ACCESS TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
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MEMBERS DIRECTORY & ACCESS TO DWPA COMMUNITY
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GUEST EXPERTS
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TICKET TO THE DWPA Annual Meet up
£35/month
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
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MONTHLY DESTINATION INFORMATION PACKS
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ONE MONTH FREE MEMBERSHIP
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ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVICE
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BUSINESS ADVICE, MENTORING AND GROWTH PLANNING
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ACCESS TO MEETING ROOMS
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LIBRARY OF COURSES & TRAINING
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MONTHLY COACHING
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Q&A SESSIONS
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WELL-BEING LIBRARY
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ACCESS TO MARKET RESEARCH
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MEMBERS DIRECTORY & ACCESS TO DWPA COMMUNITY
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HAPPINESS AT WORK COURSE
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GUEST EXPERTS
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TICKET TO THE DWPA Annual Meet up
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SWAG BAG
£385/year
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
To discuss our corporate membership packages please contact us.
At DWPA UK, we believe in the power of collaboration and collective action. Our members are connected by a shared vision of professionalism and highest industry standards. We provide a platform for members to connect, network and collaborate and share best practice.
We offer a range of membership packages, including corporate packages, that provide access to our network of experts and industry professionals. Our members also benefit from exclusive discounts, invitations to events and workshops, and the opportunity to take part in our initiatives. To discuss our work with corporates and to find out about our corporate packages contact us.
Directory
Our Members Directory features the most trusted destination wedding professionals.
To get featured here please email us info@dwpa.co.uk
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