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Marriott International has recently announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA in 2025, contributing to a 7.8 percent net rooms growth in the region. In 2024, the total number of passengers travelling by air in the EU was 1.1 billion, an increase of 8.3 percent compared with 2023 (973 million). In 2024, 93 percent of people aged 16-74 in the EU reported that they had used the internet during the previous three months. Internet use has grown consistently in the EU, with the share of users increasing by seven percentage points (pp), up from 86 percent in 2019. flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, recently announced the launch of four new services, growing its network in Europe to 43 destinations in 21 countries. Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its newest route connecting Sharjah with Athens, the capital of Greece. Commencing operations on June 28, the new launch underscores the airline’s commitment to promote affordable travel around the world. 
Global Design Transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Across Europe, the Middle East, and AfricaThe transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – a global brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – continues to gain momentum in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with five redesigned properties exemplifying the modernised design concept: Sheraton Amsterdam Airport, Netherlands; Sheraton Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, Germany; Sheraton Grand Krakow, Poland; and Sheraton Djibouti, Djibouti. The refreshed hotels join the growing number of properties around the world displaying the brand’s design transformation, with nearly 50 hotels globally including four other properties in EMEA that are expected to be completed by year’s end. From earthquakes to excessive floods, extreme and unpredictable natural hazards impact every country around the world. To combat the effects of climate change and the vast rise in natural disasters over the past 50 years, nearly 200 countries agreed to the ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’ at the 26th global United Nations climate summit (COP26) in November 2021. LEVA Hotels & Resorts has pledged its support to the hospitality industry by continuing expansion across the GCC, Africa and Europe. With jaw-dropping scenery, epic history and dazzling artistic and cultural diversity, it is no wonder that Europe attracts millions of visitors from June to September every year. RAMZY FENIANOS has been appointed as the new vice president development for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Minor Hotels. |
