European air connectivity growth slows in 2025: IATA
Sun, 24 May 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
Global Hotel Alliance adds four new member brands
Thu, 21 May 2026
Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its international portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, strengthening the reach of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
London, Barcelona top Cvent 2026 Europe meeting rankings
Wed, 20 May 2026
Cvent’s 2026 European rankings name London, Barcelona, and Madrid as top meeting destinations, with Meliá Avenida América in Madrid ranking first among hotels, followed by Hilton London Metropole, highlighting strong city-level event demand.
Indian Ocean, Europe drive UAE Eid Al-Adha travel demand: dnata Travel
Tue, 19 May 2026
UAE travellers are favouring international travel for Eid Al-Adha, with Indian Ocean and European destinations leading demand. The Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France, and Mauritius are among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel.
Ajman Tourism expands Europe presence with DERTOUR partnership
Mon, 18 May 2026
As part of its participation in IMEX Frankfurt 2026, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture & Media signed a strategic partnership agreement with DERTOUR Group, during an official visit to the Group’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
flyadeal expands European network for summer 2026
Wed, 13 May 2026
flyadeal has announced its summer 2026 programme, introducing services to Italy and the Czech Republic for the first time and resuming flights to three seasonal destinations from July 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will launch flights to Milan and Prague as part of its expanded European network.
Outletcity Metzingen secures top rankings in Europe, Germany
Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Outletcity Metzingen has reaffirmed its position as a top European outlet destination, ranking first in Germany and continuing to be one of Europe’s highest-performing outlet centres, according to the 2025 Outlet Centre Performance Report by ecostra and magdus.
IHG boosts European growth, expanding its portfolio over 27pc in three years
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Europe, adding over 32,800 rooms in the past three years to its portfolio – growth of 27%.
Ajman signs deal with Coral Travel to strengthen presence in Europe
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) has strengthened its strategic presence in the European market by signing a cooperation agreement with Coral Travel, one of the leading tour operators in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Marriott records robust growth momentum across EMEA market in 2025
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. It also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year.
Central Hotels & Resorts targets high-yield CIS, European markets
Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Central Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its 2026 growth strategy, prioritising high-yield demand from the CIS and key European markets, alongside a dedicated plan to accelerate growth from France.
Oulu, Trenčín named European Capitals of Culture 2026
Sun, 04 Jan 2026
The cities of Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as European Capitals of Culture for 2026. The European Union annually names several cities as European Capitals of Culture to underline Europe’s cultural diversity and honour the cultural and artistic identity of each region.
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Flag-carrier Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, thus bringing another dimension of its renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. Spanning 673 sq m, the lounge can accommodate 149 guests.
Red Sea Global marks arrival of first direct European flight to Red Sea Airport
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Red Sea Global announced the arrival of the first direct European flight to Red Sea International Airport, marking a new milestone in the development of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector and its global connectivity, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Visit Bahrain expands European footprint with 15 deals
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Visit Bahrain, the Kingdom’s leading destination management company, announced the signing of 15 agreements with several leading travel and tourism companies during its participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
Ajman Tourism launches Eastern European roadshow
Sun, 26 Oct 2025
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) launched a promotional roadshow across several Eastern European countries, as part of its ongoing efforts to position Ajman as a leading global tourist destination.
Hotel pipelines expand in Europe as all other regions decline
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
By Q3 2025, Europe was the only region with increased hotel construction, showing 171,589 rooms in construction (+5.2%) and 428,345 total under contract (+3.7%), according to CoStar's September data.
Ascott expands in Europe with seven signings across Vienna, Seville
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
Ascott, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has signed seven new properties through franchise and management agreements totalling nearly 1,100 units across Vienna and Seville, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing European expansion.