The internationally renowned properties of Rixos Premium Seagate and Rixos Sharm el-Sheikh and its guests witnessed the 8th edition of EMF ACE Global Convention & Awards 2022.
Hosted for the very first time in Egypt, the event brought together 250 distinguished decision makers and trendsetters in the wedding industry as well as wedding planners from India to share their experiences and knowledge. Also present was Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Prince of Udaipur and Executive Director, HRH Group as well as famous Indian rapper Badshah. The glittering event was also attended by Bollywood sensation Chitrangda Singh. The glittering award ceremony saw performances by celebrities from India’s entertainment industry.
The Big Fat Indian wedding is legendary. A staggering 10 million weddings take place in India every year and the wedding industry is growing at 25-30% annually. People across the world dream of attending one, and people in India go to extreme ends to have one! These grand celebrations are characterized by massive spends and also massive budgets.
Destination weddings are the latest fad in India and the Rixos Egypt is looking at India’s wedding industry as its target audience for hosting weddings. With the increasing access to affordable travel options and a large number of scenic locations, destination weddings have rapidly gained popularity.
By 2031, the destination wedding market is forecast to cross US$ 290 billion.
The global destination wedding market has witnessed a significant transformation in recent years due to an increase in the number of lavish wedding designs and scenic destinations through mass marketing.
Destination weddings play an important role for businesses involved in travel and tourism. The increase in the number of hotels, resorts, cruise line stop-offs and flight-connectivity, has made it easier for couples to get married at their desired destination.
Destination Weddings in Egypt
Mr. Erkan Yildirim, the managing director of Rixos Egypt, said, “Once again, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the unceasing support and utmost interest for Rixos Hotels at all times. Our entire team was very privileged to be a part of historical events like these and especially to see how the industry continues to come together, interact, exchange knowledge, appreciate the commendable works of each other and set new benchmarks and milestones.”
Rixos Hotels portfolio of exceptional properties is sited in prime and historic locations. With more than 10,000 staff serving all its properties, Rixos Hotels have developed an innovative guest experience that blends the best of the new and old. Designed to offer a unique luxury long stay experience, the Rixos villas are beautifully furnished. Tailor-made service with private butler and concierge is the ultimate choice of the world’s most distinguished travellers.
At the heart of every Rixos hotel is a revitalizing Wellness and Spa Center with an authentic Turkish Hammam, offering a unique spa treatment, menu and atmosphere.
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