The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is holding a summit on a luxury cruise ship in the Suez Canal to address the impact of the Middle East crisis on global tourism. Leaders discuss challenges such as fuel shortages, rising ticket prices, and reduced flights, which threaten air connectivity and could disrupt travel for consumers. WTTC's president, Gloria Guevara, expresses optimism for a quick recovery in the Middle East, while Egypt's Minister of Tourism, Sherif Fathi, highlights the supply issues affecting tourism. The European Commission is monitoring the situation closely, with concerns about the impact on European travel. Despite uncertainties, the summit aims to instill confidence in the tourism industry.