Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP)
The Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) supports and certifies professionals in the destination wedding industry.
The Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) supports and certifies professionals in the destination wedding industry.
Wedding & Honeymoon Travel delivers news and analysis on destination weddings, honeymoon resorts, romantic travel experiences, and couple-focused tourism.
IHG Hotels and Resorts is introducing its Vignette Collection brand to India, signaling growing confidence in the country’s luxury travel market and evolving guest expectations.
Four Seasons is set to open a landmark hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, transforming centuries-old historic buildings into a luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Getsemaní.
Sofitel is returning to its French roots with a refreshed global brand vision centered on ‘French Zest,’ bringing new rituals, design collaborations, and elevated guest experiences to properties worldwide.
Taylor Swift’s reported wedding plans at Rhode Island’s Ocean House are poised to boost luxury tourism, elevate Watch Hill’s global profile, and spark renewed travel interest along New England’s coast.
Marriott has opened its first dual-branded AC Hotel and Element by Westin in Las Vegas’s Symphony Park, a non-gaming property offering design-forward stays, extensive event space, and cultural access.
Overtourism remains a challenge in Venice as the city’s expanded day-tripper fee raised over €5 million in 2025, sparking debate over whether it truly curbed crowds or just generated revenue.
The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York reopens its landmark Grand Ballroom and heritage event spaces this fall, blending restored Art Deco grandeur with state-of-the-art technology.
Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood is facing a backlash from residents amid overtourism. Once a bohemian enclave, the area is now overrun by selfie lines, souvenir stalls, and short-stay rentals – prompting calls for urgent action to preserve its character.
ALG Vacations has expanded its VAX Vacation Access platform with 13 Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts – five newly rebranded and eight existing Ziva and Zilara properties – broadening advisor access to top all-inclusive destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s multi-day wedding in Venice has ignited fierce backlash over ongoing overtourism, with locals proclaiming “No Space for Bezos” amid fears the event underscores the city’s transformation into an elite playground.