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HotelDimitris Manikis: “Türkiye continues to be a very important growth market for Wyndham”
Dimitris Manikis, President of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, said that Türkiye, speaking at the panel titled “The Future of Hospitality" held as part of the 2026 Istanbul Tourism Fair (ITF).
HotelHilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Outset Collection by Hilton, Hilton’s new collection brand that brings together independent hotels with unique character, is entering the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
LatestInternational tourism holds steady with 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh
International tourism grew by a modest 0.4% in the first half of 2026 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising travel costs weighed on global arrivals.
HotelRixos Hotels achieves significant success in the Middle East and the UAE
Rixos Hotels secured multiple prestigious titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards, highlighting its strong presence and luxury offerings across the Middle East and UAE.
AviationEmirates says winter bookings up on some routes after summer rebound
Emirates reports strong winter bookings on key routes and a summer performance exceeding expectations, carrying over 8.6 million passengers.
AviationEurope saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war
Europe's skies were at their busiest ever during the summer holiday period from July to August 2026, despite disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
HotelMarriott CEO says Mideast revenue drag eased in July as war risks persist
Marriott International saw Middle East hotel revenue declines narrow to 12% in July, beating expectations despite ongoing regional conflicts and development delays.
AviationAir passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand.
HotelMarriott forecasts quarterly profit below estimates as Middle East revenue slumps
Marriott International reported strong Q2 2026 results, driven by higher credit card fees and room growth, despite a decline in EMEA incentive fees.
HotelUAE’s first casino resort set to open in September 2027
Construction is ‘progressing rapidly’ at the Wynn Al Marjan Island gaming resort located in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
LatestMiddle East travel & tourism faces temporary headwinds but remains the world's strongest long-term growth story
A new WTTC report projects a temporary 14.5% decline in Middle East tourism GDP for 2026, but forecasts the region to become the world's fastest-growing market by 2036.
HotelAccor maintained its agility despite challenging global conditions
Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, maintained its agility in the first half of 2026 despite challenging global conditions.
AviationLufthansa benefits from strong demand for air travel and achieves an operating profit of 383 million euros
The Lufthansa Group reported a revenue increase to 11.1 billion euros in Q2, driven by robust travel demand, despite facing high fuel costs and strike impacts.
AgencyWorst is over and bookings are improving, Amadeus CEO says about Iran war hit
Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto reports that air travel bookings are recovering after Middle East tensions and route disruptions caused a 7.6% decline in quarterly bookings.
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Europe’s travel and tourism industry to grow 3.1% in 2026, new figures reveal
3h agoHotel
Dimitris Manikis: “Türkiye continues to be a very important growth market for Wyndham”
2d agoHotel
Hilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Sep 25Latest
International tourism holds steady with 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh
Sep 21Hotel
Rixos Hotels achieves significant success in the Middle East and the UAE
Sep 16Aviation
Emirates says winter bookings up on some routes after summer rebound
Sep 15Aviation
Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war
Sep 14Hotel
Marriott CEO says Mideast revenue drag eased in July as war risks persist
Sep 10Aviation
Air passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
Sep 1Hotel
Marriott forecasts quarterly profit below estimates as Middle East revenue slumps
Aug 10Hotel
UAE’s first casino resort set to open in September 2027
Aug 10Latest
Middle East travel & tourism faces temporary headwinds but remains the world's strongest long-term growth story
Aug 7Hotel
Accor maintained its agility despite challenging global conditions
Aug 4Aviation
Lufthansa benefits from strong demand for air travel and achieves an operating profit of 383 million euros
Aug 4Agency