Malta International Airport’s traffic up to 3.4 million in first half of 2023
Malta International Airport plc (MIA) recorded a positive first half of 2023, registering 3.4 million passenger movements during the six months. This meant that the airport’s traffic volumes during the period exceeded those of the first half of 2019 (3.2 million) by 5.6 per cent. This year’s figure also represents a sharp 48 per cent […]
Palazzo Castagna: boosting the market for luxury tourism in the south
Għaxaq is a quiet village in the south of Malta that, so far, has remained relatively undiscovered by the tourism sector. Things are set to change as Palazzo Castagna, a high-end boutique hotel, has now officially opened its doors. With directors Rudolph and Alison Spiteri Sacco at the helm, the historic Palazzo is now welcoming […]
Mercury Towers to open in September 2023 and be fully operational by Q1 2024
The first lifestyle franchise of its kind locally, ME Malta Hotel will be housed within a second 20- floor building that flanks a public square. It follows the recent opening of ME Dubai, an iconic architectural wonder also designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The entire project is being undertaken by Mercury Towers Ltd – owned […]
Want to avoid the crowds? Here are Gozo’s SIX best lesser-known beaches
Gozo’s undeniable beauty has made it the ideal holiday destination for tourists and locals alike. Unfortunately, a lot of the island’s stunning spots go unnoticed by many due to their hidden, secluded, or plain inaccessible nature. Having said that, if you’re looking for some quiet time or just want to spice up your next Gozo […]
New Hyatt set to open in Swieqi
A new hotel within the Hyatt franchise is set to open in Swieqi in the final quarter of 2024, just across the road from the existing Hyatt Regency in St Julian’s. The hotel will be operated under the Hyatt Centric brand. It is situated on Santu Wistin Street, Swieqi. It will feature 187 hotel rooms, […]
Maltese olive oil Bidni wins platinum award at International Olive Oil competition
Bidni Extra Virgin Olive Oil has won the Platinum Award at the renowned London International Olive Oil Competition, setting a new benchmark for Maltese olive oil on the international stage. The Bidni olive, a variety endemic to Malta and virtually unknown to the world until two decades ago, was revived through the dedicated efforts of […]
VisitMalta e Gattinoni: suggestioni per eventi che catturano l’attenzione
L’arcipelago maltese, nel cuore del Mediterraneo, a meno di 2h di volo dall’Italia, permette di staccare dalla propria routine, di uscire dai propri schemi e dalla propria quotidianità, che anche se per lavoro, ci permette di concederci una pausa da quelle cattive abitudini a cui tutti siamo molto attaccati. Una destinazione che offre un mix […]
Forbes Best Souvenirs To Buy In Malta
Wandering through the cliffside gardens of the capital Valletta or the peaceful streets of the medieval city of Mdina, you can’t help but feel you’re in an extraordinary place. Malta, a three-island archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean just south of Sicily, brims with 8,000 years of history and cultural influences from the Phoenicians to […]
Barceló Hotel Group to open luxury five-star hotel in Malta
Barceló Hotel Group, a renowned hotel chain, has announced its entry into the Maltese market with the management of the Barceló Fortina Malta hotel after the group signed an agreement with Fortina Investments Limited. Set to reopen its doors in September 2023, the Barceló Fortina Malta is a fully refurbished and transformed 5-star hotel located […]
CNN Travel – A world in three islands on the Mediterranean
In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea lies a small country made up of three inhabited islands and irresistible allure. A cookie-like tan is the dominant color here, thanks to its centuries-old buildings; the water is the bluest of blue, the cuisine is a feast, ancient traditions are still celebrated, and the people are proud […]