24 Jul Visit Malta – MTA (Malta Tourism Authority)
“Our unique selling points are the diversity and adaptiveness of the destina- tion to the different interests of visitors. Malta is like a zip file—once you open it, there are layers upon layers of history, attractions, activities and experiences to enjoy alone or with others. "...
24 Jul Interview with Ian Borg, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta
Although hit hard by the pandemic, Malta’s gross domestic product rebounded by 5.9 percent in 2021, higher than its strong growth rates in 2019 before the crisis. The latest projections by the Central Bank of Malta estimate year-on-year economic growth of 6.8 percent in 2022. Now, Malta is among only four EU countries with projected growth rates of above 1 percent in 2023. To begin the interview, could you tell us about Malta’s recovery following the pandemic? What sectors were...
24 Jul Malta: A peerless location in the Mediterranean
Blessed with a rich history, jaw- dropping views and countless marvels, the island nation has been energized by tourism’s rebound...
24 Jul Interview with Miriam Dalli, Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise of Malta
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...
24 Jul Interview with Clayton Bartolo, Minister of Tourism of Malta
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...
24 Jul Interview with Carlo Micallef, CEO of Malta Tourism Authority
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....
24 Jul Interview with Kurt Farrugia, CEO of Malta Enterprise
"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."...
24 Jul Interview with Stephen Xuereb, CEO of Valletta Cruise Port, Malta
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...
24 Jul Valletta Cruise Port
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....