AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMalta Tourism & WTTC Summit: Valletta is set to host the WTTC Global Summit on 7–9 October 2026, with WTTC forecasting Travel & Tourism to contribute US$4.9bn to Malta’s economy in 2026 (16.9% of GDP) and support 72,200 jobs. AI Payments: Visa is partnering with OpenAI to enable secure, tokenised payments for AI-driven commerce, adding spending limits and fraud monitoring. Health Tech IP: HeartSciences says the European Patent Office granted a European patent for ECG-based assessment of diastolic function, expanding its AI-ECG portfolio. Local Startup Spotlight: OneHazel won The NEXT Pitch and secured a EUR 25,000 package for NEXT Summit Valletta 2027, pitching AI agents that speed up operator integrations. Travel Tech Pressure (EES): Malta Air’s CEO warns of disruption as the EU Entry and Exit System (EES) triggers fresh reports of up to six-hour airport queues. Tech & Energy Storage: A roundup looks at thermal energy storage tech, including Malta Inc and other major players.
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