Valletta, Malta, October 9, 2026. – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, bringing together more than 1,000 participants, including over 200 C
Valentín Díaz Gilligan, President of the Buenos Aires City Tourism Board, presented the city’s international tourism strategy at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Malta. The city expects to welcome 2.8 million international tourists in 2026 and aims to reach 5 million annual international visitors within the next five years, with investment, hotel development and air connectivity identified as key priorities.
At the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, the former Canadian prime minister discussed how political tensions, public messaging and border policies can influence international travel decisions. A sharp decline in visits by Canadian residents to the United States highlights a challenge for one of the world’s leading tourism markets.
The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Tourism addressed the 26th WTTC Global Summit in Malta, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, defending travel as a tool for peace and diplomacy, rejecting tourism boycotts for geopolitical reasons, and presenting the United States’ agenda of major events and investment for the years ahead.
The 26th WTTC Global Summit, under the theme FUTU[RE]SET, will bring former heads of state, ministers, European commissioners and CEOs of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies to Valletta.
On September 29, the Saint-Martin Tourist Office will take part in an event organized by Exotismes, bringing together nearly 60 tourism professionals. The destination will be joined by Air Caraïbes, Grand Case Beach Club, Palm Court, La Playa and Star Clippers.
Following the first Saint Lucia Showcase International, a catamaran journey to Soufrière offered the opportunity to experience one of the Caribbean’s most iconic landscapes from the sea, combining snorkeli
The International Inbound Travel Association has selected Visit Lauderdale as its September “Sustaining Member Spotlight,” highlighting Greater Fort Lauderdale’s approach to international tourism promotion, accessibility, experiences and global partnerships.
