South Asian destination weddings, driven by demand from affluent immigrant communities in the U.S. and Canada, are a highly prized business segment for a growing number of resorts and travel advisors. Larger in size and involving longer stays than most other destination weddings, their revenue potential stands out in what is already a profitable niche.
They also come with more complexity than most other destination weddings do, requiring cultural knowledge and the ability to handle a wide range of logistics. Skift talked about the challenges with travel advisors who have made South Asian destination weddings a rewarding specialty.
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