Italy emerged as the most popular international destination among members of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting strong demand for European leisure travel alongside continued interest in Asia's leading tourism hotspots.
PPHE Hotel Group has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a new partnership with hospitality technology provider Hudini, rolling out integrated solutions across 17 of its European properties.
Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.
A severe heatwave affecting several European countries has caused the deaths of 74 people by drowning in France since June 18, coinciding with Germany recording a new temperature record for the second consecutive day, reaching 41.5 degrees Celsius, said media reports.
Leoron Institute, a leading corporate training and EdTech provider in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, has appointed Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as the new CEO for Gulf Markets and Executive Education section.
Europe will need a major expansion of carbon dioxide (CO2) transport infrastructure, including a dedicated fleet of around 65 CO2 carriers and 33 ports, to support its carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) ambitions by 2050, according to a new industry report.
EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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 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.
