Articles

October 12, 2024

Nature-Based Tourism in Malta

When you first hear of nature-based tourism in Malta, your reaction would probably be one of cynicism.
October 8, 2024

Introducing the new Malta Tourism Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Hospitality

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) launched the prestigious Malta Tourism Awards during the grand annual STAR Awards event that took place on the 25th of April 2024.
October 8, 2024

The Art of Explaining

Imagine this: a large group of passengers finds out late at night that their flight won't be leaving until the next day. The hotel staff quickly becomes aware of the situation due to the influx of weary and frustrated guests.
October 2, 2024

Malta’s AI Tourism Platform for a Sustainable Industry Future

Tourism in Malta has evolved into a resilient and mature industry, employing thousands of workers, and attracting millions of visitors.
October 2, 2024

Happy 25th Anniversary to the Malta Tourism Authority!

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is celebrating a significant milestone in 2024–the 25th anniversary of dedicated service since its inception. Over the past years, the MTA has been instrumental in transforming Malta into a premier tourist destination and fostering a sustainable future for the tourism industry.
September 30, 2024

Mickael Viljanen: The Precision and Passion of a Culinary Vision

The air was thick in a deep-seated passion, you could almost feel it in your bones. Raw and unfiltered, it stirred the room dark as we settled into the iconic yellow and black dining room at Casa Ellul’s Risette.
September 28, 2024

Quantity vs Quality on the Malta Restaurant Scene

The last head count of eateries in Malta has circa 2,700 licensed with Visit Malta and an additional 700 with the Trade Licensing Unit. The latest population statistics in Malta state that we have a population of over 562,000 people.
September 27, 2024

Screen Tourism: The Benefits for Destination Malta

Screen tourism–also known as film-induced tourism– refers to the phenomenon where tourists visit areas due to the locations being featured in any mass media.
September 27, 2024

A Quarter Century of Success at MTA

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), I am filled with pride and gratitude to be part of this remarkable journey.
September 26, 2024

The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants Survey is Now Open for Voting

It’s that time of year again! The Definitive(ly) Good Guide’s annual survey is now open for voting during September.