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August 30, 2021
Picture shows Ian Murray, CEO Discover the World (left) together with Roy Kinnear, Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer during a familiarisation trip to the airline’s headquarters in Luqa, Malta. Added: 30 August, 2021 As Europe opens up for regional travel, Air Malta has renewed its focus to trade partners with the appointment of ‘Discover the World’ for the markets of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer Roy Kinnear said, “We are pleased to be expanding our relationship with Discover the World, who were already assisting us in our activities in secondary markets. Discover […]
August 26, 2021
Added: 26 August, 2021 Total outbound tourists for the second quarter in 2021 were estimated at 38,967, while total nights spent amounted to 519,489. Outbound Tourism: Q2/2021 April -June 2021 During the quarter under review, a total of 19,215 outbound tourist trips were undertaken for visiting friends and relatives, followed by 9,740 trips for holiday purposes. Most outbound tourists were aged between 25 and 44 years (55.6 per cent), followed by those within the 45-64 age bracket (24.1 per cent) (Table 1). Italy remained the most popular destination, with a share of 37.8 per cent of total tourist […]
August 10, 2021
Added: 10 August, 2021 Source: MIA CLOSE TO 311,700 PASSENGERS TRAVELLED THROUGH MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN JULY 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels recouped last month Seat load factor (SLF) for July stood at 52.6 per cent The UK ranked second among MIA’s top five markets for July Last month’s traffic through Malta International Airport totalled 311,692 passenger movements, recouping 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels. This shows that Malta is recovering at a slower pace than its Southern European counterparts whose recovery rate for July averaged at 57 per cent according […]
August 10, 2021
Added: 10 August, 2021 Source: AirMalta Check-in for Air Malta flights at Rome’s Fiumicino has returned to Terminal 1. The terminal had been closed since 17 March 2020 due to the pandemic. During the past months the terminal has undergone major upgrades aimed at increasing social distancing, maintaining safety protocols and offer better ambience. A dedicated family lane has also been set up to provide a seamless and a faster check in process for families. Rome Fiumicino Airport has been awarded the Best Airport in the EU for three consecutive years by ACI (Airports Council International). Air […]
August 9, 2021
Added: 9 August, 2021 Source: Hospitality Insights Investor confidence in the hospitality sector has continued its rise on the back of a gradual improvement in the global economic outlook. With the Delta variant causing concerns across much of the world, Covid-19 remains very much a fixture of the conversation but that hasn’t curbed levels of optimism. According to the Hospitality Insights Investor Sentiment Assessment for the second quarter of 2021 in partnership with ABP Invest, the proportion of investors who are “strongly positive” on the hospitality sector for the following 12 months has increased by more than […]
July 24, 2021
Added: 24 July, 2021 At a press conference in Floriana today, ADPD Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo and spokesperson and Deputy Secretary General Sandra Gauci spoke about the effects of the pandemic, and climate change on the tourism industry. Sandra Gauci noted that it is a shame that the hoteliers’ association is once again demanding special treatment, when they themselves have caused their own problems. “The MHRA has called for the exemption of workers in the tourism sector from income tax on overtime. But they forget to tell us the real reasons why some of their workers chose to leave […]
July 23, 2021
Added: 23 July, 2021 On Friday 23rd July, 2021, the Malta Tourism Authority has signed an agreement with Verifly aimed at offering a hassle-free solution for tourists from the USA, travelling to Malta. VeriFLY’s privacy-centric design ensures the user’s data is secured and only used for the purpose and period of time required to satisfy travel requirements. Moreover, VeriFLY users will maintain strict controls over how, when and with whom their information is shared. As to what regards passengers traveling to Malta, these will have the opportunity to verify their wellness and provide other documentation, as required […]
July 11, 2021
Added: 11 July, 2021 Reaction of the Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association (MHRA) MHRA recognizes the spirit of new measure, but better notice was expected. The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) consistently reiterates the need for a balanced approach towards safeguarding public health and keeping the economy operational. Prudence must be exercised on all fronts, all the times. MHRA has been working closely with the decision makers namely the health and the tourism authorities to ensure that hotels and restaurants can reactivate their operations in a sustainable and safe manner during this summer […]
June 14, 2021
Added: 14 June 2021 75,420 PASSENGERS TRAVELLED THROUGH MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN MAY May was the first month of 2021 to surpass the 40,000 passenger mark May traffic dropped by 88.8 per cent over the same month in 2019 MIA expects capacity deployed by airlines in June to more than double over May As the Maltese islands edged closer to the reopening of travel and tourism, Malta International Airport registered 75,420 passenger movements during the month leading to this resumption. This total for May translates into a drop of 88.8 per cent compared to the same […]
May 21, 2021
Added: 21 May 2021 De Mondion Restaurant, Under Grain, ION – The Harbour, Bahia Restaurant and Noni Restaurant yesterday received the prestigious Michelin Star Award, after being included in the 2021 Michelin Guide for Malta, which is now in its second edition. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority said that “the MTA welcomes the second edition of the Malta Michelin Guide which is yet again, another step in the right direction for our quality restaurants. Malta has, over time become known for its gastronomy, which oftentimes goes beyond Mediterranean Cuisine. This second […]