IBB Palazzo Bettina – Birgu
Yesterday we had to opportunity to visit the new IBB hotel Palazzo Bettina in Birgu. The hotel is steeped in history and its restoration has been carried out with true passion. The boutique hotel, featuring 13 luxuriously furnished suites combines ancient with modern, offering an optimal solution both for guests looking for a luxury historical […]
Easter Sunday in Malta
Malta’s exciting Risen Christ statue Easter Sunday tradition is still going strong. A symbol of joy, the run sees a group of men run through the streets carrying a massive statue of the Risen Christ and it is one of Malta’s most beloved Easter traditions. Several towns took part in the tradition on Sunday. This […]
The Iconic Story of Xwejni Salt Pans in Gozo
Talks about the weather are, on most days, a trivial topic and something to pass the conversation on. However, we sometimes tend to forget that the weather plays a crucial part in a variety of industries. The salt harvesting industry is one of these trades in which a hot, sunny day can, quite literally, make […]
Malta International Fireworks Festival April 2024
Between April 20th and 30th, the Malta International Fireworks Festival will once again grace the skies. This cultural extravaganza promises to light up the Maltese and Gozitan nights with dazzling pyrotechnic displays, adding to the richness of local festivities. Scheduled events include fireworks spectacles in Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Nadur, Mellieha, with a grand finale at the […]
MIA – Best airport in Europe
Malta’s International Airport has been recognised as the “Best Airport in Europe” in its size again! For the sixth consecutive year, MIA has been named on this prestigious list. In the ASQ Awards, Malta ranked in the 5-15 million passengers per year. Scores & Ratings Ambience – Score of 4.2 “The facilities within Malta Airport […]
Easter treats in Malta
With Easter round the corner one can already see the typical Maltese specialties all around the Island in bakeries and shops. The Maltese love spending their Sundays with family around the table in good company and food. Below we shall be taking a look at some of our Easter favorites. KWAREŻIMAL Kwareżimal is a traditional […]
Ħobż Tal -Malti
If you love Malta’s traditional bread, it looks like you’re far from being alone. In fact, according to CNN Travel, you’re after all talking about one of the best bread on the planet In a listicle which was updated and reshared yesterday, the travel section of the massive American media house included ħobż tal-Malti in […]
Statistics – Most of Malta’s Tourists came from Italy in 2023
According to official data shared with MaltaDaily, there were 3,002,823 total inbound visitors in 2023, including cruise passengers overnighting in the island. Excluding cruise passengers, the total number of inbound tourists was 2,975,670, with first time tourists seeing an increase of 34% over 2022 at 2,305,255. 20,241,803 was the total number of nights spent by […]
COM team catching up with new exciting Hotels
Our team are thrilled to have toured the impressive Barceló Fortina this week! With its stunning Valletta views and versatile spaces, it’s the perfect blend of style and functionality for our upcoming collaborations. Exciting times ahead!
Exclusive insight: Barceló Hotel Group’s vision for its seafront luxury hotel in Sliema’s Fortina
The recent unveiling of Fortina’s €35m revamped 5-star hotel has injected a touch of dynamism to the Tigné seafront. Operated by the prestigious hotel chain Barceló Hotel Group – one of the fastest evolving, award-winning hotel brands – the Sliema property is in the hands of GM Koldo Salazar who is on a mission to […]