AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWTTC in Valletta: Malta is set to host the WTTC Global Summit on 7–9 October 2026, with Travel & Tourism forecast to add US$4.9bn to the economy in 2026 (16.9% of GDP) and support 72,200 jobs—another big signal of Malta’s year-round tourism momentum. Smart City hospital setback: A court has revoked the land concession for the proposed St Ioannes Paulus II Hospital at Smart City after non-payment, ending a project once pitched as a €100m medical tourism flagship. Airport disruption watch (EES): Airlines warn the EU Entry and Exit System could mean up to six-hour queues at holiday hotspots, with Malta Air’s Malta subsidiary CEO threatening to pull flights if delays persist. Winter sun demand: Jet2 has launched its biggest-ever 2027/28 winter programme, putting Malta among 17 destinations and nearly 4.5m seats on sale from UK airports. Gozo slow travel: A fresh guide spotlights Gozo’s calm pace, easy ferry access, and what to do once you arrive at Mġarr Harbour. Cruise safety reminder: A Malta-registered cruise case ends with a 12-month prison sentence for assault, underscoring the need for vigilance while travelling.
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