US, Oct. 26 -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's October 2026 Global Summit in Malta may have marked a significant development in international tourism representation. An organization traditionally associated with the world's largest travel corporations is expanding its relationships with national and regional tourism boards while pursuing an ambition to support one million small and medium-sized tourism enterprises. At the same time, WTTC is strengthening cooperation with United Nations institutions and bringing government ministers into direct discussions with corporate leaders. These developments raise a larger question: Could the United Nations eventually help bring governments, destinations, multinational corporations and smaller...