Hotel Royal Evian, France, has been chosen as the official venue for the G7 Summit, set to take place from June 14-16, 2026.

 

The G7 is a Western-led dialogue with increasing relevance to the Gulf, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, who maintain strategic ties with France.

 

The choice of Hotel Royal, a resort committed to wellness, sustainability, and heritage, speaks volumes about the evolving face of diplomacy.

 

The G7's return to Evian aligns with an international shift toward "softer" power, grounded in cultural exchange, environmental consciousness, and health.

 

The UAE's strong positioning on wellness tourism and COP28 leadership, and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 placing culture and hospitality at the heart of development, offer a timely opportunity for cross-regional resonance.

 

Hotel Royal's history is marked by key milestones in international diplomacy, such as hosting the humanitarian conference initiated by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, the Evian Accords in 1962, and hosting the annual Franco-German Meetings since 1992.

 

In September 2024, President Emmanuel Macron and former Chancellor Olaf Scholz met there, continuing a long-standing tradition of bilateral dialogue.

 

Hotel Royal has renewed its prestigious "Palace" distinction, celebrating its rich history, outstanding hospitality, and exceptional location in a 19-hectare park. The hotel's new evian SPA, the first of its kind in Europe, was recently named Best Spa in France by Hotel and Restaurant Meetings France. -TradeArabia News Service