Why Venue Tours Are Essential for Planners & Venues

At Arabia Weddings, we believe in the power of connection. As the leading online wedding planning platform in the Middle East, we not only connect couples with their dream venues and vendors, but also foster strong relationships within the wedding industry itself.

One way we do this is through our curated wedding venue tours, designed to provide invaluable insights and networking opportunities for wedding planners – with significant benefits for the venues themselves.

Why Venue Tours Matter for Wedding Planners

In today's competitive wedding industry, simply listing your venue online isn't enough. Savvy hotels are recognizing the power of experiential marketing, and wedding venue tours are taking center stage. At Arabia Weddings, we're leading the way by curating exclusive tours that connect planners with exceptional venues, fostering valuable partnerships and elevating the wedding experience for all.

Our group venue tours offer a dynamic and collaborative experience that benefits planners in ways that solo visits simply can't replicate. Here's why:

• Collective Wisdom: A diverse group of planners brings a range of perspectives, sparking insightful discussions and uncovering hidden venue gems that might be overlooked individually.
• Enhanced Learning: Planners learn from each other's questions and observations, gaining a deeper understanding of the venue's potential and possibilities.
• Networking Power: Group tours foster valuable connections between planners, creating a supportive community and potential for future collaborations.
• Increased Engagement: The shared experience creates a buzz and excitement that amplifies social media engagement, benefiting both planners and the venue.
• Efficiency and Convenience: We understand that planners are busy. Our group tours eliminate the hassle of coordinating individual site visits, saving planners valuable time and effort.

A Win Win for Venues

Our venue tours are designed to be a win-win for both wedding planners and participating hotels. By bringing these two key players together, we create a dynamic environment where planners gain valuable insights and hotels connect with their ideal clientele. Here's how everyone benefits:

·Time Efficiency: Showcasing venues to a targeted group of planners at once, frees up valuable time for the team.

·Increased Exposure: Gaining amplified social media exposure through planners sharing their experiences during the tour.

·Direct Feedback: Receiving valuable insights and diverse perspectives from experienced wedding planners.

·Stronger Industry Connections: Forging relationships with key planners who can drive future wedding bookings.

In 2024, we orchestrated many successful wedding venue tours for planners in Dubai, showcasing a diverse range of exceptional properties. These tours included high-end luxury hotels and resorts like Atlantis The Royal ( Atlantis Resorts ), The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection and JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai , renowned for their stunning ballrooms and event spaces. We also featured remarkable venues like Grand Plaza M?venpick Media City and Arjaan by Rotana Dubai, each offering unique settings for unforgettable weddings. And exciting news – we'll soon be hosting a group of wedding planners for an exclusive tour of Palazzo Versace Dubai, with a delightful lunch!

Adding Value to the Industry

Our venue tours go beyond a simple site visit. We carefully curate experiences that cater to specific planner needs, focusing on venue types, styles, and target audiences. By partnering with leading hotels and venues in Dubai, we offer planners:

• Exclusive access: Access to a selection of venues, including new openings and hidden gems.
• Curated experiences: Tours tailored to specific interests, such as luxury venues, outdoor spaces, or unique settings, with opportunities to network with fellow planners, venue representatives, and industry professionals, gaining knowledge about the latest trends, venue offerings, and industry best practices.
• Culinary Delights: Enjoy a delightful dining experience, with most tours including brunch, lunch, cocktail receptions, or dinner, allowing planners to sample the venue's culinary offerings firsthand.

At Arabia Weddings, we're passionate about connecting people and facilitating growth within the wedding industry. Our venue tours are just one way we're committed to building a stronger, more collaborative, and innovative wedding ecosystem in the Middle East.

Want to learn more about hosting a venue tour or joining our planner community? We'd love to connect with you! E-mail: [email protected] or DM Samar Shawareb .

Samar Shawareb, CEO, Arabia Weddings