# WTTC Global Summit in Malta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wttc-global-summit-in-malta
> Updated: 2026-09-10T11:05:26.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its 26th Global Summit, scheduled to take place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta, from October 7–9, 2026. Themed ‘FUTU[RE]SET: Shaping the Future of Travel & Tourism’, the summit aims to address industry transformation with a specific focus on technology and artificial intelligence.

More than 200 CEOs and senior executives from sectors such as aviation, hospitality, cruise, and travel technology are expected to attend, alongside more than 1,000 delegates representing over 100 countries. Confirmed leaders include executives from Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons, Capital A, Trip.com Group, and MSC Group. Notably, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been confirmed as a headline speaker.

The gathering will serve as a platform for private sector leaders, governments, and international organizations to discuss industry resilience and sustainable growth. Discussions will focus on the impact of geopolitical changes, the future of aviation and connectivity, and how innovation and investment can foster a more resilient industry. This follows recent data indicating that global travel and tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, contributing a record $11.6 trillion to world GDP.

In addition to technological impacts, the summit will address changing consumer habits. The Maltese government intends to utilize the event to showcase a vision for a “high-quality, resilient, and future-ready tourism sector” that seeks to balance technological innovation with the preservation of the nation’s environment and heritage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: WTTC Global Summit 2026 to be held in Valletta, Malta

The WTTC 26th Global Summit will take place in Valletta, Malta, in October 2026, featuring former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as a headline speaker to discuss the future of travel and tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wttc-global-summit-2026-to-be-held-in-valletta-malta

### 2026-09-07: Malta to host WTTC Global Summit with 200 industry leaders

The WTTC Global Summit will convene over 200 tourism industry leaders in Valletta, Malta, this October to discuss AI, sustainability, and the future of global travel.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-tourism-leaders-to-convene-at-industry-summits-in-istanbul-and-malta

### 2026-09-03: WTTC Global Summit to convene 200+ travel CEOs in Malta

The WTTC will host over 200 travel and tourism CEOs in Valletta, Malta, from October 7–9, 2026, to discuss the future of the sector, focusing on technology, AI, and sustainable growth.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wttc-global-summit-to-convene-200-travel-ceos-in-malta

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