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January 12, 2026 

EMA Marketing Expands its Global Footprint with New UK Partnership with Unique DMC UK. 

[Toronto, Canada] — EMA Marketing, a boutique travel representation firm based in Toronto, is thrilled to announce the addition of UNIQUE DMC UK, a leading UK‑based Destination Management Company, to its carefully curated portfolio of global partners for 2026 and beyond. 

This new partnership expands EMA’s reach into one of Europe’s most dynamic and iconic regions, offering Canadian and international meeting, incentive, conference, and event planners’ access to bespoke ground services throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and the UK at large. UNIQUE DMC UK brings exceptional destination expertise, from London’s world‑class venues to cultural experiences across the British Isles, delivering unforgettable, tailored programs for corporate and incentive travel. 

“We are delighted to welcome UNIQUE DMC UK into the EMA family,” says Liz Akey, CMP, Executive Director and Founder of EMA Marketing. “Their deep local knowledge, creative event solutions, sustainability and commitment to personalised service make them the perfect partner for our clients seeking high‑impact programs across the United Kingdom.” 

“Partnering with EMA Marketing marks an exciting new chapter for UNIQUE DMC UK. We are proud to collaborate with a firm that shares our commitment to exceptional service, creative programme design, and meaningful client relationships. Together, we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences across the United Kingdom for Canadian and international planners seeking fresh, high-impact events.” Says Christian Hobbs, Managing Director of Unique DMC UK. 

UNIQUE DMC UK has built a reputation as a premier London and UK Destination Management Company, offering a full suite of services including bespoke event planning, luxury accommodation sourcing, VIP transportation, cultural tours, production services, and concierge support tailored to the needs of discerning global groups. 

This collaboration further strengthens EMA Marketing’s global footprint, enabling travel buyers and corporate planners to access uniquely crafted experiential programmes across yet another key region of the world. With the addition of UNIQUE DMC UK, this brings EMA’s portfolio to 11 elite global DMCs and 1 award winning luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Niagara-on-the-lake in Ontario. 

Liz Akey, CMP 

Executive Director and Founder of EMA Marketing 

Phone number: (416) 420-6084 

Email: liz@emamarketing.ca 

Website: www.emamarketing.ca 

About EMA Marketing 

Based in Toronto, Canada, EMA Marketing is a boutique sales and marketing firm representing a carefully curated portfolio of DMC partners around the world for MICE clients. Liz Akey, CMP who boasts 34 years of industry experience, founded the company to help deliver unexpected and unforgettable MICE experiences. In addition to DMCs, EMA also represents 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa, an award-winning luxury destination property in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Akey is also the Sustainability Ambassador for the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Canada and a committee member for the SITE Global Sustainability Community. She also is on the Advisory Board for TSEF (The Sustainability Events Forum). 

About Unique DMC UK 

Unique DMC, founded in 2012, is a UK-based destination management company specialising in bespoke corporate events, incentives and group travel experiences across the UK. With over a decade of expertise, the team crafts tailor-made programmes that showcase the best of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from iconic historic venues to cutting-edge contemporary spaces. Unique DMC UK combines deep local knowledge with international standards of service, delivering seamlessly executed events and memorable experiences for global brands, 

meeting planners and incentive houses.