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Dear Minister Keldo,
I trust this email finds you well.
On behalf of Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism
Council, we would like to follow up our formal invitation to attend the WTTC
Exclusive Leadership Cruise, “Leading the Next Decade of Travel
Transformation”, in Egypt from 6–9 May 2026 aboard Crystal Serenity by
Crystal Cruises, during its transit through the Suez Canal.
Your participation would greatly enrich the discussions at this distinctive
high-level, gathering, which will bring together global leaders, including
former heads of state, ministers, WTTC Members and senior private sector
executives to help shape the agenda for the next decade of the Travel &
Tourism sector.
The programme will provide a unique platform for strategic dialogue and
forward-looking collaboration on key challenges and opportunities facing the
sector. Discussions will cover topics such as the future of work, sector
resilience, global mobility and long-term investment, as Travel & Tourism
navigates a period of profound geopolitical and economic transformation. The
programme will also feature a “Global Leaders’ Dialogue,” a high-level
closed-door session bringing together public and private sector leaders to
exchange perspectives on international coordination in times of crisis.
Please find attached the “Cruise at a Glance” for additional details. You
can also visit the event page here <https://cvent.me/1xBLOb> . We would also
be pleased to arrange a call at your convenience to discuss the programme
further and answer any questions you may have.
We would be honoured to welcome you and very much hope you will be able to
join us for this exceptional occasion.
Kind regards,
Gabriela Gamez Meixueiro
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Sent: 13 February 2026 14:35
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Subject: Estonia, WTTC Exclusive Leadership Cruise – Formal Invitation
Your Excellency Erkki Keldo,
On behalf of Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism
Council, please find attached the formal invitation to the WTTC Exclusive
Leadership Cruise, to be held from 6–9 May 2026 aboard Crystal Serenity by
Crystal Cruises.
This high-level gathering will take place while transiting the Suez Canal,
one of the world’s most historic and strategic crossroads, linking
continents, cultures, and global trade routes.
Hosted by Abercrombie & Kent, the event will bring together global leaders
from government and private sector executives, to strengthen international
cooperation and drive the next decade of travel transformation.
As part of the high-level programme, a Global Ministerial Dialogue will be
held, and we would be deeply honoured by your participation in this unique
occasion.
For your convenience, please note that participants will have flexibility in
their schedule and may disembark earlier. There is no obligation to attend
the full duration of the Cruise. Our team will be pleased to assist with any
logistical questions and provide further details as needed.
Kindly confirm your attendance via email at
<mailto:
[email protected]>
[email protected]
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Gabriela Gamez Meixueiro
WTTC Leadership Cruise 2026 | Suez Canal | 6-9 May
Leading through the Next Decade of Travel Transformation
CRUISE AT A GLANCE
Information might be subject to change
Updated 11 March 2026
5 May 2026 Arrival Location
Please confirm arrival by 15
Transfer from Cairo Airport to official hotel1 Cairo
April
Theme: Leadership Alignment & Strategic
6 May 2026 Location
Direction
Transfer from official hotel1 in Cairo to the Grand
08:00 – 09:00 Cairo
Optional Egyptian Museum
Tour 09:00 – 11:30 Grand Egyptian Museum Tour (Included) Cairo
Please
11:30 – 12:00 Transfer to the Pyramids Cairo
confirm by
15 March 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Cairo
13:30 – 16:00 Transfer to Ain Sukhna Cairo
13:30 Transfer from Cairo Airport to Ain Sukhna Transfer
16:00 – 18:00 Arrival & Embarkation Ain Sukhna
17:00 – 18:00 WTTC 2026 Economic Impact Briefing Hollywood Theatre
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Reception & Leadership Dinner Waterside Restaurant
WTTC Leadership Cruise 2026 | Suez Canal | 6-9 May
Leading through the Next Decade of Travel Transformation
Navigation Day – Suez Canal Transit
7 May 2026 Location
Theme: Structural Drivers of Growth
07:30 – 09:30 Leadership Networking Breakfast Marketplace
10:00 – 11:15 Egypt Leadership Spotlight Hollywood Theatre
11:15 – 13:00 Suez Canal Transit Dialogue Galaxy Lounge
13:00 – 13:15 Family Photo Cruise
13:15 – 15:00 Lunch Marketplace
15:00 – 18:00 Summit Sessions Galaxy Lounge
19:30 – 22:00 Gala Dinner Waterside Restaurant
8 May 2026 Theme: System Reform, Technology & Capital Location
Please Disembarkation - Option 1 Port Said
confirm by 08:00 – 11:00
15 April Transfer to Cairo Airport Transfer
07:00 – 08:45 Leadership Networking Breakfast Marketplace
09:00 – 09:45 Plenary Panel Galaxy Lounge
09:45 – 10:30 Summit Sessions Galaxy Lounge
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break Galaxy Lounge
11:00 – 13:00 Summit Sessions Galaxy Lounge
13:00 – 14:30 Networking Lunch Marketplace
14:45 – 15:00 Fireside Chat Galaxy Lounge
15:00 – 16:30 Global Leaders Dialogue Galaxy Lounge
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Leadership Address Galaxy Lounge
19:30 – 22:00 Farewell Cocktail Waterside Restaurant
WTTC Leadership Cruise 2026 | Suez Canal | 6-9 May
Leading through the Next Decade of Travel Transformation
9 May 2026 Disembarkation & Alexandria Tour Location
Please Disembarkation - Option 2 Alexandria
confirm by 08:00 – 11:00
15 April Transfer to Cairo Airport Transfer
Optional Tour Alexandria Tour Alexandria
Please
TBC
confirm by
Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo Airport Transfer
15 March
Entry Visas
• Most nationalities can obtain the visa upon arrival or apply in advance through the official e-
visa portal (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg)
• Some nationalities must secure the visa in advance
1
Official hotel:
• The Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino- 16 Saray El Gezira Street, Omar Al Khayam,
Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 11211, Egypt
Booking: Special rates provided by Abercrombie & Kent
Contact: Magdy Abo El Magd (
[email protected])
H. E. Erkki Keldo
Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications
Government of Estonia
Madrid, 11th February 2026
Invitation to the WTTC Exclusive Leadership Cruise, “At the Crossroads of
Culture, Connectivity & Cooperation”
Your Excellency,
We are pleased to acknowledge your leadership and commitment to advancing
the Travel & Tourism sector, a vital pillar of economic development, social
progress, and international cooperation.
We are honoured to extend a formal invitation to the World Travel & Tourism
Council (WTTC) Exclusive Leadership Cruise, to be held from 6–9 May 2026,
aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises, transiting the Suez Canal, one of
the world’s most historic and strategic crossroads, linking continents,
cultures, and global trade routes.
The WTTC Leadership Cruise, “At the Crossroads of Culture, Connectivity &
Cooperation,” hosted by Abercrombie & Kent, will bring together senior leaders
from governments, businesses, and international institutions to advance
cooperation at a moment of profound geopolitical and economic change. As
part of the high-level programme, a Global Ministerial Dialogue will be
convened, and we would be honoured to welcome your participation.
As Travel & Tourism accounts for over 10% of global GDP and continues to
outpace overall economic growth, particularly across the Middle East and
North Africa region, this gathering will focus on how destinations located at the
intersection of regions, cultures, and historic trade routes can convert strategic
geography into long-term, resilient tourism leadership.
We would be honoured to welcome you to this unique occasion. Kindly confirm
your attendance via email at
[email protected].
Your sincerely,
Gloria Guevara Manfredi Lefebvre
President & CEO WTTC Chairman
World Travel & Tourism Council Executive Chairman of Heritage Group
Executive Chairman of Abercrombie
& Kent