Arabia Weddings Joins WedTalks Forum to Boost ME–Sri Lanka Tourism

DUBAI, UAE - Aug. 27, 2026 - PRLog -- Arabia Weddings, the leading digital platform for wedding planning in the Arab world, has announced its participation in the inaugural WedTalks Forum, taking place in September, 2026, alongside Colombo Fashion Week (CFW).

An intellectual property of global B2B powerhouse Platinum World Grroup (PWG), WedTalks Forum is a global thought-leadership platform bringing together policymakers, hospitality leaders, and premier wedding professionals across India, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to unlock the economic potential of the global wedding industry.

Founded in 2003 by Ajai Vir Singh, CFW has evolved beyond a fashion week into a platform connecting design, culture, and tourism. The collaboration between CFW and PWG combines CFW's lifestyle audience with PWG's global B2B network to position Sri Lanka as a premier destination for weddings and high-value events.

Representing Arabia Weddings, CEO & Founder Samar Shawareb will participate in two high-level panel discussions:

• Can Sri Lanka Become Asia's Next Wedding Capital?
• Can Wednomics Drive Sri Lanka Forward?

Following the Forum, delegates will embark on an exclusive hosted FAM trip across Colombo and the Southern Coast. The itinerary showcases a premier portfolio of partners, including host hotels Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka and Shangri-La Colombo, alongside Shangri-La Hambantota, Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort.

The experience will also feature private yacht cruises with Sail Lanka Charter, with ground logistics managed by destination management partner Aitken Spence Travels & Tours.

PWG connects event planners with venues globally, securing competitive B2B rates for hotel buyouts and destination events while facilitating full operational support.

"WedTalks Forum was created to bridge the gap between destinations, hotels, and international planners. Through Platinum World Grroup, we connect planners with the right partners to turn destination potential into real business. Sri Lanka has extraordinary landscapes and hospitality, and our objective is to help planners experience it firsthand." — Sushill Waddhwa | Founder & CMD, Platinum World Grroup

"Arabia Weddings continually seeks to bridge the Middle East with high-potential global destinations. Middle Eastern couples are looking for extraordinary multi-day outbound experiences, and Sri Lanka offers an unmatched blend of luxury and natural beauty. I look forward to engaging with global peers to shape the future of destination weddings." — Samar Shawareb | CEO & Founder, Arabia Weddings

By participating in WedTalks, Arabia Weddings reinforces its commitment to providing couples with top-tier international options while helping global destinations tap into the lucrative Middle East market.

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