Event B. John | February 28, 2026

Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits

The success of the WTTC 2025 Global Summit in Rome, Italy has created a surge in destinations competing to host future editions in the coming years. A record 15 destinations across four continents have formally expressed interest, signalling renewed confidence in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Momentum from Rome 2025:
The success of the 2025 Global Summit in Rome has sparked a surge of interest worldwide.

Record Interest:
15 destinations across four continents have formally expressed intent to host future editions.

Confirmed Host:
Malta will host the 2026 Global Summit in October.

Candidate Destinations:
Bahamas, Bahrain, Canada, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Türkiye, and the USA.

Economic Impact:
WTTC projects global Travel & Tourism GDP to grow by 6.7% in 2025, creating one in four new jobs worldwide.

Summit Themes:
Leaders will debate technology, sustainability, workforce development, digital transformation, and long-term investment priorities.

Next Steps:
WTTC will evaluate bids, with the 2027 host to be announced at the Malta summit.

This surge of interest shows how destinations see hosting the summit as a way to signal economic ambition, attract investment, and align with the sector’s resurgence.