WTTC Global Summit to Feature Italian Travel & Tourism Leaders in Rome
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold its 25th Global Summit in Rome from September 28 to 30, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism, ENIT S.p.A. (Italian National Tourist Board), the Municipality of Rome, and the Lazio Region.
The programme will include contributions from Italian industry leaders, including WTTC Chair-Elect Manfredi Lefebvre, Executive Chairman of AKTG, as well as Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises. Other participants include:
Andrea Grisdale, CEO and Founder, IC Bellagio
Massimo Caputi, President & Owner, Terme & Spa Italia
Paolo Barletta, CEO, Arsenale Spa
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises
Alessandra Necci, Director & Writer, Estense Galleries
Elisabetta Fabri, President & CEO, Starhotels Group
Gabriele Burgio, CEO, Alpitour World
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, Executive Chairman, Italo
Nerio Alessandri, Founder & CEO, Technogym
Public and private sector leaders will meet at the Auditorium Parco della Musica to discuss the role of travel and tourism in supporting employment, economies, and cultural exchange.
The agenda will cover themes such as destination stewardship, artificial intelligence, and sustainable aviation, with a focus on shaping the sector’s next phase of development.
According to WTTC’s Economic Impact Research, travel and tourism in Italy is expected to generate €237.4 billion in 2025 and support 3.2 million jobs. International visitor spending is forecast to reach €60.4 billion next year.
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