Name: Exotic Wedding Planning Conference
Start: 15/09/2021 06:30 AM +00:00
End: 15/09/2021 12:30 PM +00:00

There are weddings, then there are memories for a lifetime&hellip; A sophisticated and chic address in the epicenter of luxury, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk elegantly merges modern French art de vivre and ancient Egyptian heritage, providing the perfect setting for new beginnings.&nbsp; &nbsp; Discover a magical space of grace and refined elegance at the L&rsquo;Obelisque Ballroom, where impeccable wedding decorations, lavish menu choices and every other detail come together to create a wedding celebration that you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of. A dedicated private entrance gives way to two grand&nbsp; manor-esque staircases that welcome guests up to signature Sofitel grandeur and sophistication. Glittering Swarovski crystal chandeliers reflecting the constellations adorn the ceiling, and offer guests the magical opportunity to celebrate their reunion &lsquo;under the stars.&rsquo; &nbsp;

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

A legacy UAE brand, JA Resorts &amp; Hotels was born in 1981 and has a widely recognised reputation for excellence, in the management and operation of award-winning resorts and hotels. Taking its name from the original Jebel Ali (JA) Beach hotel, JA Resorts &amp; Hotels portfolio now features 10 distinct properties across the UAE and Indian Ocean, each dedicated to curating unique experiences and creating unforgettable memories. Tropical escapes include JA Manafaru, the idyllic luxury island resort in pristine, lagoon ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern tip of the Maldives and JA Enchanted Island Resort, an ultra-luxurious hideaway of 10 exquisite villas on a private island, in the middle of the protected Saint Anne Marine Park. Within the UAE, guests can choose from the five-star JA Ocean View Hotel, as well as the deluxe hotel apartments of JA Oasis Beach Tower, both located along 'The Walk' in Jumeirah Beach Residence. &nbsp;Other attractive options include the acclaimed JA The Resort - Dubai's largest experience resort, with 1 million square metres of thrilling activities and 3 unique hotels offering 800 suites and rooms between them&ndash; the award-winning JA Beach Hotel and JA Palm Tree Court and JA Lake View Hotel, a golf course adjacent property opened in 2019. The JA Hatta Fort Hotel is Dubai's only mountain resort, a secluded getaway amidst the stunning Hajar Mountains landscape. The Manor by JA is a 2020 addition to the portfolio, a 247 key corporate hotel located in Al Furjan, Dubai. In 2021, the group has also opened the new JA Enchanted Waterfront Villa's, a brand-new idyllic getaway in Seychelles featuring 10 villa resort residences on the east coast of Mah&eacute;. JA Resorts &amp; Hotels is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 35 brands with over 570 hotels in 85 countries.
For more information please visit; www.jaresortshotels.com

JA The Resort Dubai

Vivaah Celebrations as a premier Event Planning &amp; Management company operating locally and globally for Destination Events. With teams strategically located in various parts of the world, Vivaah Celebrations has planned, conceptualized and managed events internationally. Offering tailor made solutions for destination events, the services include everything from inception to wrap up. The team of professionals is led by Rahul Kumar, an entrepreneur with over 9 years of international experience in planning some of the most renowned weddings globally.

Vivaah Celebrations

Matrix AVE

Nacre is all about the love for artisanal chocolates. We love experimenting with flavors and colors. Right from dark chocolate to white and milk chocolates, we promise to get you the most delicious bonbons and chocolate bars. The brain behind Nacre Chocolate is a certified chocolatier, Alifiya, CEO and Founder of Nacre Chocolate. With her, managing the business affairs, is co-founder Zainab
We believe our premium artisanal chocolates will shine on and carve a special place in your hearts, just like nacre, or the mother-of-pearl.
We are dedicated to spreading our love for chocolates and art all we can. We promise your taste buds an unforgettably delightful treat with our range of artisanal chocolates made with love using our premium couverture chocolate.
Our Signature boxes of 54, 20 and 6 offer gourmet &nbsp; chocolates with a range of multi layered flavors hand-made in micro batches making every bite a fresh experience.
This premium collection is presented in our luxury copper foil stamped packaging making it the utmost gift for all occasions.

Nacre Chocolates

Escape to the unforgettable surrounded by astonishing natural beauty. Nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, this elegant Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort is a 40-minute yacht journey from Velana International Airport. Discover indulgent choices from 10 celebrated dining venues, a world-class lifestyle spa sanctuary, and a plethora of activities for all generations. Experience True Waldorf Astoria Service personalized to your every wish.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Barcelona is the ideal destination to hold a dream wedding: bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and with an incomparable array of gastronomic, architectural and cultural attractions, it is within easy reach of international destinations. It is a unique city that you need to experience in person. Be amazed by everything Barcelona has to offer on one of the most important days of anyone&rsquo;s life. Barcelona, the perfect wedding destination. Be tempted by the elegance and charm that Barcelona and its surroundings exude, the place to celebrate a wedding nobody will forget.
Barcelona Weddings is a programme created by the Barcelona Tourism Board with the aim to promote Barcelona as wedding destination. Discover everything this city and its surroundings have to offer for the celebration of such a special day. Destination Wedding Planners can benefit from our experience and knowledge of the city. We give impartial advice and provide the best areas, locations and services to ensure the success of the most important day of your clients.

Barcelona Tourisme

Talofa and welcome to Samoa&hellip; BEAUTIFUL from the inside out!
Our warm, friendly culture and breath-taking scenery makes Samoa the perfect Pacific Island destination for your honeymoon or romantic holiday. Only three and a half hours flight from Auckland and five hours away from Australia, Samoa is renowned for its natural beauty, genuine hospitality, and stunning adventures.
Plan your next special trip to Samoa and create special memories to last a lifetime. Samoa offers a journey of discovery: an ancient culture and rich history, warm embracing people, delicious local cuisine, endless activities, and some of the most beautiful scenery you'll ever see. A Samoa holiday is not just a tropical island experience. Here you can immerse yourself in the rich, colourful culture, meet the warm locals, explore magical waterfalls, and lush tropical forests, join an exciting adventure tour or simply relax on pristine beaches and swim in crystal clear waters.
However you choose to spend your time here, the uniqueness and authenticity of Beautiful Samoa will capture your heart and your imagination.
A trip to remember forever...

Samoa Tourism Authority

Combining refined luxury with beautiful beachfront surroundings, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort offers 459 elegant rooms, suites and villas on Vietnam&rsquo;s most idyllic tropical island destination.&nbsp;
WHERE ISLAND LUXURY MEETS HEARTFELT CHARM The InterContinental Life has been built over a remarkable 70 years where it became the birthplace of old-world glamour, sophistication and unrivalled heritage. We invite you to enter your own private world, and together with our legendary heartfelt Vietnamese service, every sense will be seduced and every whim indulged.

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

Nestled between the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and the majestic Dubai skyline, Atlantis, The Palm is the crown of the world-famous Palm island in Dubai. Whether you&rsquo;re staying in our world-renowned resort, dining in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants or feeling the rush at Aquaventure Waterpark, experience a world away from your everyday at Atlantis, The Palm.

Atlantis The Palm

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits. We take care of millions of guests in our 5,100 addresses. Our 39 dynamic brands; ranging from luxury to economy are established in 110 countries and are continuing their steady growth. A new Accor address opens every two days. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.

Accor

A distinctive presence on the Italian hospitality scene, Lungarno Collection has luxury addresses in the most desirable districts of Florence and Rome. The brand Lungarno Collection was launched in 1995 as a hotel management company owned by the Ferragamo family. Each hotel has its own personality, drawing inspiration from urban culture, history and style to create highly personal experiences highlighted by elegance, striking design and attentive service.&nbsp;
The Lungarno Collection includes:&nbsp;
- Hotel Lungarno with Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant (1 Michelin Star) - Florence;&nbsp;
- Hotel Continentale with La Terrazza Lounge Bar - Florence;&nbsp;
- Gallery Hotel Art, with The Fusion Bar &amp; Restaurant &ndash; Florence;&nbsp;
- Portrait Firenze with the Caff&eacute; dell&rsquo;Oro &ndash; Florence; - Portrait Roma &ndash; Rome.

Lungarno Collection

Marriott Mena House Cairo

Habtoor Hospitality is the Middle East's longest established hospitality group. Known for its exemplary service, unique properties, and pioneering new projects the division takes great pride in the fact that whilst its foundations lie in the UAE, the company operates on a global scale through worldwide luxury brand partnerships.

Habtoor Hospitality

AGENDA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
(GMT + 5.30)
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12:00 pm - 12:10 pm - Welcome by the host&nbsp;
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12:10 pm - 12:20 pm - Platform introduction
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12:20 pm - &nbsp;12:50 pm - Opening Keynote Presentation: Let Pain Fuel Your Purpose
Speaker: Nadia Duran - Engineer, Business Woman, Artist
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12:50 pm - 1:40 pm Panel Discussion : &nbsp;Saying "I do" to new business approaches.
<ul>
<li>Discussing the evolving expectations from weddings by the couples and families</li>
<li>How have first meetings changed - Creating an impact on the client in this format.</li>
<li>Major changes you have had to make in your approach and business to cater to your clients needs</li>
<li>How to manage pricing and remain profitable in post-pandemic weddings&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Speakers:&nbsp;
Bibi Hayat - Founder - Bibi Hayat Events &amp; Designs
Mahesh Shirodkar - MD - Tamarind Global Services Pvt Ltd
Sanda Pandza - Owner Sanda Pandza Events
Rahul Kumar - Director, Vivaah Celebrations
Moderator: Rhiannon Downie-Bride Club Me - Founder
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1:40 pm - 2:10 pm - Networking Break
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2:10 pm - 2:40 pm- KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - Building Bold Brand Identity
<ul>
<li>The art of branding yourself as a luxury wedding planner in the business</li>
<li>Maintaining high-retention rates with clients/ repeat bookings</li>
<li>Making the most of media opportunities</li>
<li>Guide to managing your social media - How wedding planners can utilize the power of social media and press to become pro--marketers.</li>
</ul>
Speaker:&nbsp;
Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko - CEO &amp; Head Planner and Designer, Precious Celebrations
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2:40 pm - 3:30 pm- Panel Discussion: Evolution endgame: Renewing design strategies in response to changing markets.
<ul>
<li>Changes in conceptualization of design for weddings</li>
<li>The art of understanding client expectations to include the magic of personalization</li>
<li>Navigating through the challenges of logistics to put together exquisite wedding decor.</li>
</ul>
Speakers:&nbsp;
Aimee Dunne - Director, Aimee Dunne Ltd
Meltem Tepeler - KM Events - President&nbsp;
Robert Chaar-Casa Del Flora - Founder &amp; Floral Designer
Koby Bar Yehuda - Co-Owner KBY Designs
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Networking Break
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm -KEYNOTE PRESENTATION -Science of Event Production and Storytelling&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Producing an event with a larger than life experience</li>
<li>Minimizing costs, maximizing profits and optimizing the experience</li>
<li>Socially and Environmentally sustainable events</li>
<li>Storytelling in the luxury wedding industry</li>
</ul>
Speaker: Adam Blackwood, Founder &amp; Creative Director - Private Drama Events, UK
&nbsp;
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm Coffee with Gideon&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The fundamentals of design and decor - what has changed ?</li>
<li>Unmatched elegance with flower power</li>
<li>The process of creating Insta-worthy #Gideonized weddings.</li>
</ul>
Speaker: Gideon Hermosa - Founder, The Events Studio by Gideon Hermosa
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4:50 pm - 5:50 pm STORY - TELLING PANEL DISCUSSION
Hear from the wedding planners expressing their experience and challenges as they share a story discussing different elements of an unconventional wedding they have executed in the past year.
Speakers:
Bhavnesh Sawhney- FB Celebrations - Founder
Sarah Young- Sarah Young Luxury Events and Wedding Planner - Director &amp; Owner
Cyrielle Mohara -CEO &amp; Founder -Chic &amp; Co
Julian Leaver - Chief Protocol Officer - The Dapper Diplomat
&nbsp;
5:50 pm 6:00 pm Closing Note by Exito

Agenda

Speakers17 Speakers

Rahul Kumar

Nadia Duran

Bibi Hayat

Sanda Pandza

Mahesh Shirodkar

Adam Blackwood

Rhiannon Downie

Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko

Koby Bar Yehuda

Aimee Dunne

Meltem Tepeler

Robert Chaar

Gideon Hermosa

Bhavnesh Sawhney

Cyrielle Mohara

Julian Leaver

Pavleen Gujral

Booth14 Booth

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

JA The Resort Dubai

Vivaah Celebrations

Matrix AVE

Nacre Chocolates

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Barcelona Tourisme

Samoa Tourism Authority

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

Atlantis The Palm

Accor

Lungarno Collection

Marriott Mena House Cairo

Habtoor Hospitality

Agenda

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Rahul Kumar

Nadia Duran

Bibi Hayat

Sanda Pandza

Mahesh Shirodkar

Adam Blackwood

Rhiannon Downie

Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko

Koby Bar Yehuda

Aimee Dunne

Meltem Tepeler

Robert Chaar

Gideon Hermosa

Bhavnesh Sawhney

Cyrielle Mohara

Julian Leaver

Pavleen Gujral

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Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

JA The Resort Dubai

Vivaah Celebrations

Matrix AVE

Nacre Chocolates

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Barcelona Tourisme

Samoa Tourism Authority

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

Atlantis The Palm

Accor

Lungarno Collection

Marriott Mena House Cairo

Habtoor Hospitality

Speakers17 Speakers

Booth14 Booth