Malta News

Visit Malta announced as Official Headline Sponsors of The Travel United Cup 2023!
Visit Malta has been announced as the official headline sponsors of The Travel United Cup 2023.

AC Hotels by Marriott® Announces the Opening of its First Hotel in Malta
Design-Led Lifestyle Brand AC Hotels Expands European Portfolio with AC Hotel by Marriott St. Julian’s

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Malta
This week, Emirates celebrated 25 years of its services to Malta which started on 30 March 1998.

2.3 million tourists visited Malta in 2022
Last year, the number of tourists who chose Malta as their destination increased to 2.3 million, which translates into 83% of the pre-pandemic total in 2019.

FCDO updates travel advice for limited number of destinations
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel.

Air Malta unveils plans for summer season
With the reopening of Malta International Airport to commercial operations, after a three-month closure, the carrier will connect the country to 22 destinations from July 1st.

Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa debuts following renovations
Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa has reopened following a full-scale, €30 million renovation of the property. Located in beautiful Balluta Bay in the cosmopolitan town of St Julian’s, the 301-room hotel reflects the brand’s signature design aesthetic of clean, contemporary spaces.

Ryanair launches Maltese subsidiary with latest acquisition
The investment will allow Ryanair to grow its already sizable presence in Malta and access non-EU markets, largely in North Africa, from Malta. Ryanair currently flies three million passengers annual to and from Malta.

Qatar Airways touches down in Malta for first time
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Malta has landed at Malta International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway to Europe.

Qatar Airways to launch Valletta, Malta, flights in June
Qatar Airways will launch direct services to Valletta, Malta, starting June 4th, marking the airline’s first gateway to Malta and the latest addition to its rapidly-expanding European network.

Cugó Gran Maċina Grand Harbour opens in Malta
Set against a backdrop of historical fortress walls, the luxury all-suite hotel Cugó Gran Maċina Grand Harbour has opened in Senglea in Malta. The much-anticipated opening follows the extensive renovation of one of Grand Harbour’s most famous landmarks: Sheer Bastion.

Malta Tourism Authority launches new gastro trail to agents
Malta Tourism Authority has launched a new Gastro Trail of Malta and Gozo to highlight some of the best spots for agents to discover a culinary scene unlike anywhere in the world and share with their clients.