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The
2025 Global Summit marks the first time the event will be held in the historic
heart of Italy, the seat of ancient empires and cultural heritage.
One
of the world’s most popular destinations, the Global Summit in Italy will see
business leaders and government delegations from around the world, converge in
the city to discuss the latest challenges facing the sector, as well as the
solutions of tomorrow.
Scheduled
for late 2025, the 25th Global Summit will be staged in collaboration with the
Italian Ministry of Tourism and marks a significant return to Europe after six
years.
The
2019 WTTC Global Summit took place in Seville, Spain, with 44th President of
the United States, Barack Obama, addressing delegates.
The
Summit in Perth, Western Australia concluded with nearly 800 delegates from
more than 50 countries, and over 100 journalists from around the world.
The
global tourism body's summit featured insights from leading figures such as
John Kerry, the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, and Robert Irwin,
one of Australia’s foremost conservationists, reflecting on pressing global
environmental challenges and the role of tourism in addressing them.
WTTC
President & CEO, Julia Simpson, stated “The success of our 2024 Global
Summit is a testament to the enduring appeal and innovation within the Travel
& Tourism sector. I want to extend my thanks to the team at Tourism Western
Australia for all their work, in making this Summit a reality.
“History
shows that all roads lead to Rome, and in 2025 that’s certainly true as we head
to a global city steeped in history, yet vibrantly forward-looking.”
Daniela
Santanchè, Minister of Tourism, Italy, emphasised: “I am proud, as the Minister
of Tourism of Italy, to announce that our nation will host the WTTC Global
Summit in October 2025.
“This
event is recognised as the most important setting for dialogue between
governments and the private sector, where leaders shape the future of global
Travel & Tourism. We look forward to welcoming our guests and Members of
WTTC to Rome, a city rich in history and innovation.”
The
25th WTTC Global Summit will serve as a prime opportunity to showcase Italy's
rich cultural heritage and contemporary tourist offerings to the world’s
leading travel executives.
In
Perth, WTTC released the latest Environmental & Social Research (ESR) data,
revealing a significant decrease in Travel & Tourism’s climate footprint
emissions.
The
latest data showed that whilst the sectors economic contribution to global GDP
almost reached pre-pandemic levels last year, the greenhouse gas emissions
intensity fell by more than 8% in the same period.
This
clearly demonstrates that the sector is not only recovering, but it is growing
at a cleaner rate than previously.
The
Summit also addressed key issues and growth strategies globally and shone a
spotlight on the Oceania Travel & Tourism sector, setting the stage for
continued discussion and innovation in Rome.
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Credit: © WTTC
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