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24 Jul Interview with Clayton Bartolo, Minister of Tourism of Malta

Posted at 11:30h in interview, 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

Posted at 11:00h in interview, Malta

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

Posted at 10:30h in interview, Malta

"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

Posted at 10:10h in interview, 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

Posted at 10:04h in video

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....

24 Jul Interview with Kenneth Brincat, CEO of Malta Digital Innovation Authority

Posted at 09:30h in interview, Malta

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...

24 Jul Interview with Jonathan Cardona, CEO, Enemalta

Posted at 09:15h in interview, Malta

"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."...

24 Jul Interconnect Malta

Posted at 08:51h in video

ICM has been entrusted by the Maltese Government to develop and implement energy infrastructure projects for increasing the island’s electricity interconnectivity and ending Malta’s isolation from the European Gas Network....

23 Jul Malta Digital Innovation Authority – MDIA

Posted at 15:35h in video

MDIA is the primary Authority responsible for promoting governmental policies that promote Malta as the centre for excellence for technological innovation, while setting and enforcing standards that ensure compliance with any other international obligations....

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