WTTC’s 2025 Global Summit Heads to Rome, Italy

As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit.

“The success of our 2024 Global Summit is a testament to the enduring appeal and innovation within the Travel & Tourism sector,” WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson said.

The Summit in Perth, Western Australia concluded with nearly 800 delegates from more than 50 countries, and over 100 journalists from around the world.

WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson. Photo source: WTTC

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. One of the highlights of this year’s Summit in Perth, was the release of the WTTC’s latest Environmental & Social Research (ESR) data, revealing a significant decrease in Travel & Tourism’s climate footprint emissions.

“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,” Simpson said.

WTTC Global Summit – Next stop: Rome

The 2025 WTTC 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.

Erika Guerri, Chief of Cabinet Minister of Tourism of the Italian Government. Photo source: WTTC

One of the world’s most popular destinations, the WTTC’s 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.

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.

Photo source: WTTC

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 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.