{"id":2167390,"date":"2026-09-28T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167390"},"modified":"2026-09-28T06:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:00:17","slug":"euronews-travel-tourism-summit-2026-headline-speakers-key-topics-and-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167390","title":{"rendered":"Euronews Travel &amp; Tourism Summit 2026: Headline speakers, key topics and how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/92\/77\/77\/1200x675_cmsv2_220e7d0e-95e6-536e-9fbb-d215b85d184d-9927777.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2929208-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2929208\" data-cid=\"9930368\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929208-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/68\/189x106_cmsv2_99adb2f6-3185-529d-b3df-1b911e30bc41-9930368.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels on 28 September 2026.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Europe News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    EU ministers plan response to hybrid attacks amid warnings of Russian\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2928395-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2928395\" data-cid=\"9926717\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2928395-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/92\/67\/17\/189x106_cmsv2_718645bf-ae7b-5323-ae8d-1147564db4f6-9926717.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Denmark&apos;s Prime Minister, Greenland&apos;s Prime Minister, and US President at the signing ceremony of a security deal between the US, Denmark and Greenland at United Nations HQs.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    The Cube<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Did Denmark play &#8216;Send in the Clowns&#8217; before US-Greenland deal?\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929160-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2929160\" data-cid=\"9930327\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929160-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/27\/189x106_cmsv2_258cf1e5-c61e-569e-bcdb-0ea81f08589b-9930327.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Illustrative photo.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Russia<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Russia lost nearly half its schools \u2014 war propaganda fills the rest\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929146-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2929146\" data-cid=\"9930351\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929146-label-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/51\/189x106_cmsv2_abbab57d-15ac-51b9-9a18-6435008f066e-9930351.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"From Deniz G\u00f6kta\u015f&apos;s show &quot;Dead Sea&quot;\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Turkey<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Turkish comedian Deniz G\u00f6kta\u015f on trial for insulting Erdo\u011fan in show\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929208-pos1-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2\" data-nid=\"2929208\" data-cid=\"9930368\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929208-label-pos1-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/68\/189x106_cmsv2_99adb2f6-3185-529d-b3df-1b911e30bc41-9930368.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels on 28 September 2026.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Europe News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    EU ministers plan response to hybrid attacks amid warnings of Russian\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2928395-pos2-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2928395\" data-cid=\"9926717\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2928395-label-pos2-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/92\/67\/17\/189x106_cmsv2_718645bf-ae7b-5323-ae8d-1147564db4f6-9926717.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Denmark&apos;s Prime Minister, Greenland&apos;s Prime Minister, and US President at the signing ceremony of a security deal between the US, Denmark and Greenland at United Nations HQs.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    The Cube<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Did Denmark play &#8216;Send in the Clowns&#8217; before US-Greenland deal?\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929160-pos3-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2\" data-nid=\"2929160\" data-cid=\"9930327\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929160-label-pos3-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/27\/189x106_cmsv2_258cf1e5-c61e-569e-bcdb-0ea81f08589b-9930327.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Illustrative photo.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Russia<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Russia lost nearly half its schools \u2014 war propaganda fills the rest\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929146-pos4-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2\" data-nid=\"2929146\" data-cid=\"9930351\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2929146-label-pos4-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/93\/03\/51\/189x106_cmsv2_abbab57d-15ac-51b9-9a18-6435008f066e-9930351.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"From Deniz G\u00f6kta\u015f&apos;s show &quot;Dead Sea&quot;\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Turkey<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Turkish comedian Deniz G\u00f6kta\u015f on trial for insulting Erdo\u011fan in show\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Travel<\/p>\n<p>                          Travel News<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Euronews Travel &amp; Tourism Summit 2026: Headline speakers, key topics and how to watch<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" 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u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspMike Starling\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1790575217\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-09-28 08:00:17 +02:00\">28\/09\/2026 &#8211; 8:00 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-share-comment-share\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label c-article-share-comment__label--always\">Add Euronews on Google<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment-popup-overlay js-c-article-share-comment-popup-overlay u-display-none\">\n<div 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loading=\"lazy\"><span>Threads<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-threads.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"threads\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"u-display-flex u-gap-1 u-show-for-mobile-only\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" alt=\"whatsapp\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Whatsapp<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"whatsapp\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        The Euronews Travel &amp; Tourism Summit on 29 September brings together policymakers and industry experts to debate the biggest issues shaping the future of travel.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>Europe\u2019s travel industry will take centre stage as political leaders and industry experts gather for the Euronews Travel &amp; Tourism Summit. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Live on Tuesday 29 September from the Albert Hall in Brussels, the one-day summit will examine how the industry is changing amid shifting traveller expectations, economic pressures and a complex geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n<p>It comes after an eventful year for global tourism. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted air routes, pushed up fuel costs and influenced where people travel, while extreme weather, overtourism and the rollout of new border controls have presented further challenges for the industry. <\/p>\n<p>Despite the disruption, demand has proved resilient. Europe recorded its busiest-ever summer for air traffic in 2026, averaging 35,959 flights a day across July and August. Those developments will provide an important backdrop to the summit. <\/p>\n<p>Live on Euronews.com, the Euronews app and on YouTube, doors open at 9am, with sessions running throughout the day. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/92\/77\/77\/808x454_cmsv2_afb06fbe-80ac-50ab-ac9f-142afcfa45d5-9927777.jpg\" alt=\"Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama \"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama <\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo\/Hameraldi Agolli<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Programmes and speakers<\/h2>\n<p>Bringing together policymakers and senior figures from the tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors, discussions will range from managing overtourism and creating more sustainable destinations to improving connectivity between Europe and Asia. <\/p>\n<p>Two of Euronews\u2019 flagship programmes \u2013 The Ring and The Big Question \u2013 will also be part of the agenda, bringing their popular formats to some of the industry&#8217;s biggest debates. <\/p>\n<p>Among the headline speakers is Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who will sit down with Maria Tadeo for a one-on-one interview. Albania has become one of Europe\u2019s fastest-growing travel destinations, with international arrivals reaching 11.9 million in 2025 \u2013 up 93.6% compared with 2019, according to UN Tourism. Improved air connectivity, affordable prices and growing interest in the Albanian Riviera, Tirana and the country\u2019s mountains have all helped fuel the tourism boom.<\/p>\n<p>Other confirmed guests include Bill White, the US Ambassador to Belgium; Eduardo Santander, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the European Travel Commission (ETC); and Florian Sengstschmid, the Chief Executive Officer of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).<\/p>\n<h2>What are the big topics on the agenda?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the opening conversations at the summit will look back at the European summer travel season, with Santander examining the trends, challenges and successes that have defined 2026, before looking ahead to the industry&#8217;s prospects. <\/p>\n<p>Sustainability will be another major theme with panellists discussing how Europe can reduce tourism&#8217;s environmental impact without compromising accessibility, affordability and mobility. <\/p>\n<p>Overtourism will also be high on the agenda and the summit will explore how popular destinations can cope with growing visitor numbers, including the potential of \u201csecond cities\u201d and strategies to encourage travellers towards less-visited neighbourhoods and regions. <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, The Big Question will turn its attention to the blue economy. MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato will discuss whether Europe&#8217;s cruise industry can chart a greener course, looking at cleaner fuels, next-generation ships, smarter ports and emerging \u201cblue corridors\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>Later in the day, The Ring, hosted by Euronews&#8217; M\u00e9abh Mc Mahon, will bring its head-to-head political debate format to the summit. <\/p>\n<p><em>Follow the latest stories on Euronews Travel via the<\/em><em>website<\/em><em>, newsletter and social media platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-share-comment-share\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label 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class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2911554\" data-cid=\"9845904\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Social media is ruining travel\u2019s element of surprise, survey reveals<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2928110-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2928110\" data-cid=\"9925153\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Revealed: The best airport lounges in the world<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Europe\u2019s travel industry will take centre stage as political leaders and industry experts gather for the Euronews Travel &amp; Tourism Summit.\u00a0Live on Tuesday 29 September from the Albert Hall in Brussels, the one-day summit will examine how the industry is changing amid shifting traveller expectations, economic pressures and a complex geopolitical landscape.It comes after an eventful year for global tourism. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted air routes, pushed up fuel costs and influenced where people travel, while extreme weather, overtourism and the rollout of new border controls have presented further challenges for the industry.\u00a0Despite the disruption, demand has proved resilient. Europe recorded its busiest-ever summer for air traffic in 2026, averaging 35,959 flights a day across July and August. Those developments will provide an important backdrop to the summit.\u00a0Live on Euronews.com, the Euronews app and on YouTube, doors open at 9am, with sessions running throughout the day.\u00a0Programmes and speakersBringing together policymakers and senior figures from the tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors, discussions will range from managing overtourism and creating more sustainable destinations to improving connectivity between Europe and Asia.\u00a0Two of Euronews\u2019 flagship programmes \u2013 The Ring and The Big Question \u2013 will also be part of the agenda, bringing their popular formats to some of the industry&#8217;s biggest debates.\u00a0Among the headline speakers is Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who will sit down with Maria Tadeo for a one-on-one interview. Albania has become one of Europe\u2019s fastest-growing travel destinations, with international arrivals reaching 11.9 million in 2025 \u2013 up 93.6% compared with 2019, according to UN Tourism. Improved air connectivity, affordable prices and growing interest in the Albanian Riviera, Tirana and the country\u2019s mountains have all helped fuel the tourism boom.Other confirmed guests include Bill White, the US Ambassador to Belgium; Eduardo Santander, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the European Travel Commission (ETC); and Florian Sengstschmid, the Chief Executive Officer of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).What are the big topics on the agenda?\u00a0One of the opening conversations at the summit will look back at the European summer travel season, with Santander examining the trends, challenges and successes that have defined 2026, before looking ahead to the industry&#8217;s prospects.\u00a0Sustainability will be another major theme with panellists discussing how Europe can reduce tourism&#8217;s environmental impact without compromising accessibility, affordability and mobility.\u00a0Overtourism will also be high on the agenda and the summit will explore how popular destinations can cope with growing visitor numbers, including the potential of \u201csecond cities\u201d and strategies to encourage travellers towards less-visited neighbourhoods and regions.\u00a0Meanwhile, The Big Question will turn its attention to the blue economy. 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