Economic Life Highlights Vitur Summit 2026 Vision: Málaga, Capital of European Flexible Accommodation

The reference medium in the economic sphere, Economic Life, acknowledges the strategic importance of Vitur Summit 2026. In its recent article, the outlet highlights our vision to position this event as the key meeting point for industry leaders in the Flexible Accommodation across Europe.

Economic Life highlights that the choice of Malaga to hold this congress, on the days 13 and 14 May 2026, respond to the city's status as a «smart tourism laboratory». It is the ideal setting to host a high-level debate on the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, from technological innovation to complex regulatory frameworks.

As the article reflects, Vitur Summit 2026 is designed to be much more than a conference; it is the forum where the strategies that will shape the next decade of Flexible Accommodation. The publication highlights our ability to attract attendees, bringing together the main operators, investors, institutions, and service providers in one place.

Read the full news article from Vida Económica here: Vitur Summit 2026 will make Málaga the European capital of Flexible Accommodation

The next Vitur events will be held in Madrid, 1 October and in Seville on November 26th, and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the various stakeholders involved and access all the news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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