Michelin Guide Malta: ION – The Harbour, Valletta
The walled city of Valletta, founded in 1566, is the capital and was built on a peninsula between two natural harbours. It’s full of Baroque character and was recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. If you want to take in the full majesty of the city, then you need to see the […]
Malta’s first carbon neutral hotel
Mike Xuereb, the owner at Hotel 19 Rooms in Valletta, is working together with his team towards becoming the first carbon neutral hotel in Malta. This was shared by Singular Places, a berlin-based, impact and sustainability driven travel booking site, which said the company is proud to be part of Hotel 19 Rooms’ journey, “as they continue […]
Archi+ gives glimpses of project bringing first ibis hotel to Malta’s shores
Respected local architecture firm Archi+ has released the first photos from a project it worked on, establishing Malta’s first branch of the well-known multinational ibis hotel chain. The project was worked on in collaboration with Archi+ partner construction firm Elbros. Delving into the design process, the architecture firm. which worked as Design Consultant on the project, reflects […]
Grand Master’s Palace Restoration Works
The project will cost approximately €28 million, with the initial phase being cofinanced by the European Union as part of the European Fund for Regional Development for the sum of €10 million. The subsequent phase, at a cost of around €18 million, is being financed by the Maltese government. The initial phase is expected to […]
Colours of Malta joins Hosts Global Alliance
Hosts Global are thrilled to announce their new Hosts Global Members and Affiliates that will be curating breathtaking events in Greece, Jamaica, and Malta. Welcome Conceptours, Glamour DMC, and Colours of Malta! These destinations will have your guests dreaming of Azul waters, warm breezes, unmatched architecture and culture, and cuisines that will leave them speechless. […]
Malta’s Roberta Metsola Wins European Parliament President Election
Roberta Metsola has officially won the election to become the next European Parliament President. Metsola beat out three other candidates in the first round of voting, getting the required 50%+1 majority from all MEPs. Metsola had the support of three of the biggest EU political parties, the EPP, the S&D, and Renew. She won 458 […]
Valletta, Malta, Named As The Best European City For Wellness
What does it mean to be well? Our health and well-being rely on a number of factors, including the environment we live in, the exercise we get, and the ability to relax and enjoy the simple things in life. Now, in light of COVID, it seems that we are all seeking to be the healthiest […]
31 productions were filmed in Malta during the pandemic
The film industry in Malta generated €98 million between March 2020 and December 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Film Commission said on Tuesday. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 31 productions were filmed in Malta. Film commissioner Johann Grech, speaking at the Malta Film Studios in Kalkara, said recent productions in Malta included […]
Mdina’s de Mondion ranks in ‘top 600 restaurants in the world’ list
Housed within the 17th century Xara Palace Relais & Châteauxis boutique hotel, Mdina fine-dining join ‘de Mondion’ is hands down a staple for any foodies living in Malta. The restaurant is particularly known for its inimitable take on Mediterranean cuisine, so much so that it was recently awarded a Michelin star. As if that wasn’t enough […]
Knights era reservoir found under Valletta ditch
A knights-era water reservoir has been discovered beneath the entrance to St Andrew’s Ditch in Valletta, a few metres down from the Hotel Excelsior. An opening was discovered by accident on Sunday, and then another was found. Each has a depth of some 7.5m. The structure was found to be one of a number of reservoirs […]