WTTC 26th Global Summit
Oct 7 - 9, 2026
Online Event
WTTC will host its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, from 7th-9th October 2026, at the kind invitation of the Government of Malta. WTTC is honoured to bring this landmark event to a destination that embodies cultural depth, Mediterranean heritage, and a bold vision for sustainable tourism.
The World Travel & Tourism Council is the global body representing the private sector of Travel & Tourism, and the leading authority on the sector's economic and social contribution worldwide. Its members include Chairmen, Presidents and CEOs of the most influential travel companies across hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, technology platforms and destinations, spanning every major region on earth.
The Global Summit brings together public and private sector leaders from across the world to discuss the most pressing issues in Travel & Tourism and shape a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for the sector and the wider global economy. Discussions this year will focus on seamless travel, the transformative impact of AI, future investment opportunities, and strategies to unlock the sector's full potential.
The Global Summit is the showpiece event in Travel & Tourism. It is an invitation-only event for WTTC Members, Executives and high-profile guests of the Travel & Tourism sector, as well as Heads of State, Heads of Government and Cabinet Ministers.
Through onstage discussion and social events, the Global Summit raises awareness of the global, social and economic role of Travel & Tourism. WTTC ensures that leading journalists from prestigious media organisations worldwide are in attendance to interview participants and report on proceedings. Past speakers have included world leaders such as the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez; former President of the United States, Barack Obama; and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.
WTTC focuses its work on the issues shaping the future of global Travel & Tourism — advocating for the sector to be represented in the global forums and decision-making processes that matter most.