In a year set to define the global geopolitical landscape, the historic Hôtel Royal in Évian, France, has been named the official venue for the G7 Summit, to be held from June 14–16, 2026, under the French presidency of Emmanuel Macron.
While the G7 is a Western-led dialogue, its impact on global economic and policy direction has increasing relevance to the Gulf. The UAE and Saudi Arabia, as two of the leading voices in energy transition, innovation and international investment, maintain growing strategic ties with France. In this context, the choice of Hôtel Royal — a resort committed to wellness, sustainability, and heritage — speaks volumes about the evolving face of diplomacy.
A GCC Perspective on Leadership, Wellness & Global HospitalityThe G7's return to Évian aligns with an international shift toward “softer” power: diplomacy grounded in cultural exchange, environmental consciousness, and health. With 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, the summit offers a timely opportunity for cross-regional resonance.
A New Chapter in the History of International DiplomacyHôtel Royal’s history is marked by key milestones in international diplomacy. As early as 1938, the city of Evian hosted the humanitarian conference initiated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, bringing together 32 nations.
In 1962, the Evian Accords, signed in the town, marked the end of the Algerian War. In 2003, under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, France hosted the G8 Summit at Hôtel Royal. Since 1992, the establishment has also hosted the annual Franco-German Meetings, which gather political and economic leaders from both sides of the Rhine.
President Emmanuel Macron and former Chancellor Olaf Scholz met there in September 2024, continuing a long-standing tradition of bilateral dialogue.
A Palace Devoted to Elegance and DiscretionThis past May, Atout France renewed Hôtel Royal’s prestigious “Palace” distinction — a recognition that celebrates the property’s rich history, outstanding hospitality, and exceptional location in a 19-hectare park nestled between lake and mountains.
More than ever, this address embodies the French art of hospitality in an extraordinary setting. A witness to over a century of history, Hôtel Royal — a member of the Leading Hotels of the World — has preserved the soul of its iconic building while renovating it with finesse and respect.
Its new evian®SPA, the first of its kind in Europe, was recently named Best Spa in France by Hotel and Restaurant Meetings France. Furthermore, the hotel is currently in the running to be named one of the Best Hotels in the World in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
At the crossroads of excellence, history, and diplomacy, Hôtel Royal is preparing to welcome the G7 Heads of State with savoir-faire and discretion, reaffirming its status as a benchmark in diplomatic hospitality.
