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WTTC to bring together more than 200 tourism CEOs and leaders

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold the 26th WTTC Global Summit in Malta from October 7-9, 2026.

Vahdet Ayaz

Vahdet Ayaz

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WTTC to bring together more than 200 tourism CEOs and leaders

According to a statement from WTTC, the 26th WTTC Global Summit will take place in Valletta, the capital of Malta, from October 7-9, 2026. More than 200 of the world’s leading travel and tourism CEOs and senior executives are expected to attend the event.

The event will also bring together participants from sectors including hospitality, aviation, cruises, travel technology, financial services, destination investment and travel distribution. Highlighting the event’s potential impact on Malta’s tourism sector, WTTC said the summit will provide an opportunity to establish new relationships, strengthen existing partnerships and showcase Malta as both a world-class tourism destination and an attractive investment location.

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