About David Ude
David Ude, CWP, IAD
David Ude is an accomplished travel consultant, destination wedding planner, event strategist, and tourism entrepreneur with a passion for creating exceptional experiences across Africa and beyond. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dafame Concept and Dafame Xplore Limited, two brands committed to delivering world-class destination weddings, luxury travel experiences, corporate travel management, and curated holiday packages.
With years of experience in the travel, tourism, and events industry, David has successfully planned and coordinated destination weddings, luxury vacations, corporate retreats, group tours, and international conferences. His expertise spans travel consultancy, airline ticketing, hotel reservations, destination management, event logistics, and hospitality partnerships.
David is a Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) of the Certified Wedding Planning Society (USA) and serves as an Industry Advancement Director (IAD), contributing to the advancement of wedding and event professionals globally. He has also completed professional training in IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism, Amadeus Airline Reservation Systems, event management, and business leadership, strengthening his expertise in both tourism and business operations.
Beyond his entrepreneurial work, David is a respected industry leader, mentor, and speaker who actively promotes professionalism, innovation, and collaboration within the travel and events ecosystem. He has held leadership roles in professional associations and continues to contribute to initiatives that elevate industry standards across Nigeria and internationally.
Under his leadership, Dafame Xplore Limited has grown into a trusted travel management company providing visa assistance, flight reservations, hotel bookings, destination management services (DMC), corporate travel management (TMC), holiday packages, educational tours, and bespoke luxury travel experiences. Likewise, Dafame Concept has earned recognition for designing elegant destination weddings and unforgettable celebrations that reflect creativity, precision, and excellence.
David's philosophy is built on integrity, professionalism, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences. His mission is to connect people, cultures, and destinations while helping clients explore the world with confidence, comfort, and luxury.
Whether coordinating a destination wedding, designing a luxury holiday, managing corporate travel, or developing strategic tourism partnerships, David remains committed to excellence and to creating experiences that leave lasting impressions.
Curating Journeys Beyond Borders.
