Blessed with a rich history, jaw- dropping views and countless marvels, the island nation has been energized by tourism’s rebound...
The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Enterprise has quite a large portfolio and a wide number of responsibilities, being simultaneously tasked with driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the country while achieving Malta's ambitious renewable energy and sustainability targets. You’ve been serving as minister since November 2020. To start this interview, could you give us a brief overview of your mandate and vision. How are you planning to marry economic and enterprise development with sustainability? Before becoming minister, I was a member...
Malta has one of the oldest tourism industries in the world and was one of the first Mediterranean destinations to attract mass tourism. Today the industry is a vital pillar of the nation's economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of around 15 percent. Could you give us an overview of the sector’s performance and the main highlights of the past year. What do you see as the current trends dominating the industry, and going forward what’s your outlook...
Malta is one of the few destinations in the Mediterranean that never closes down, with practically all accommodation, dining, historical and nightlife attractions open year-round....
"We want to attract small companies that bring innovation and open new opportunities in Malta in new sectors, that transfer knowledge to Malta, and share knowledge with Maltese education institutions, including our universities and our technical institute."...
Malta’s travel and tourism sector brings over $2.2 billion and made up around 15 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) pre-pandemic. Today tourism is rebounding quite nicely, with Malta hitting 2.3 million visitors in 2022, about 83 percent of its pre-pandemic total. How significant is cruise tourism to the country’s overall economy, and what economic impact has the return of cruises had on Malta? The cruise industry contributes with around $96 million to the tourism industry, which is a...
Malta is strategically positioned in the centre of the Mediterranean offering endless possibilities for Eastern and Western itineraries. Valletta Cruise Port welcome ships of all sizes, from luxury boutique lines to large resort class ships....
Malta has sped forward in the last half decade on the digital innovation front, beginning with the launch of three bills in 2018 to set up the framework for new digital sectors, including the launch of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA). Since then, the country has actively promoted and funded its tech sectors, with the goal of becoming a digital hub for Europe and the world. Tell us about the growth of Malta’s digital tech sector. How has it...
"This decade will be the energy decade because we are seeing a complete transformation, from the systems used in the past to a future system."...