Back to Basics
The current Chairman and Chief Executive of the Malta Tourism Authority have been in office for precisely six months, and, in retrospect, a number of initiatives and changes have been set in motion, which initiatives have had and will continue to have a positive impact on the local tourism industry…More at: 0703pr1.
The MTA’s Marketing function re-engineered
Looking up - The MTA’s Marketing staff together with Directors Joe Galea and Leslie Vella and MTA CEO David MifsudMore at: 0703pr2.
‘Malta and Gozo’ spring advertising campaign launched overseas
The Malta Tourism Authority has recently launched a new winter/spring advertising campaign promoting destination Malta in the core European markets. The campaign kicked off some three weeks ago in the British print media and was followed by print media campaigns in France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, the Benelux, Hungary and Japan, amongst others.More at: 0703pr3.
Launch of the Malta & Gozo e-Tourism Portal
The Malta Tourism Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, launched the national e-tourism portal on the 19th of January 2007. This portal was specifically designed to serve as an additional medium to promote independent traffic towards Malta.More at: 0703pr4.
Other news stories this month:
Ryanair Welcome
Ryanair’s inaugural flight from Dublin, the third destination that the Irish Low Cost Carrier commenced operations to Malta from, landed at MIA on the 8th of February with an almost full capacity.More at: 0703pr5.
New directors appointed: International marketing, Marketing support & development
More at: 0703pr6.
Malta and Gozo on Travel Channel
“Gozo, the little sister island to Malta has always be a favourite with day tippers but now promises to be the hot spot for those in search of the unspoilt Med.” Travel 2007, Travel ChannelMore at: 0703pr7.
‘Training Support for SME's’ for Serviced Accommodation and Catering Establishments
Due to excellent response from the industry a second intake of the Training Support for SME’s is being organised bt the MTA's Industry HR Development Unit. The Training Programme is aimed at providing management training and business advice to small and independent businesses to help them improve business performance within their respective companies. This programme forms part of the ‘Tourism and Support Services Training Programme’ promoted by the Malta Tourism Authority.More at: 0703pr8.
Inauguration of Dingli Cliffs Project
On the 21st of February The Minister for Tourism and Culture, Dr. Francis Zammit Dimech, inaugurated the embellishment project adjacent to the Magdalene Chapel, on the Dingli Cliffs panoramic road. The Project, which was undertaken by the Dingli Local Council in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority, complemented the restoration works carried out on the Chapel itself, completed lately by the Ministry for Resources and the Infrastructure.More at: 0703pr9.
Calendar Of Events:
- 01 Mar - 10 Apr
- LUNCHTIME CONCERTS (Carmelite Priory - Mdina)
- 09 Feb - 05 Mar
- JOURNEY WITH CARAVAGGIO (Auberge d'Italie, Merchants Street - Valletta)
- 05-07 Mar
- HORIZONS (MITP Theatre - Valletta)
- 05-06 Mar
- SHADES: A SAXAPHONE AND PIANO CONCERT (Sagrestia Vault - Valletta Waterfront)
- 06 Mar
- HANDEL'S MESSIAH (Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral - Mdina)
- 07 Mar
- CULTURAL TOUR - VALLETTA AND FLORIANA (Valletta and Floriana)
- IN GUARDIA PARADE (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 12 Mar
- FEAST OF CHRIST THE REDEEMER (Senglea)
- 12-14 Mar
- A THREE DAY CULTURAL FESTIVAL "IS-SAGRA TA' SAN GIRGOR" (Kercem (Gozo))
- PAINTING BY NUMBERS (St. James Cavalier - Valletta)
- 13 Mar
- A MELODY TRIP (Sala Isouard - The Manoel Theatre, Valletta)
- AN EVENING IN SPRING - SPANISH EVENING (Calypso Hotel - Marsalforn, Gozo)
- 13-14 Mar
- THE LITTLE BIG CLUB MALTA (St. Agatha Theatre - Rabat, Malta)
- TEECHERS (Ministry for Gozo Exhibition Hall - Victoria, Gozo)
- 14 Mar
- ALARME RE-ENACTMENTS (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 17-24 Mar
- BOV OPERA FESTIVAL (The Manoel Theatre - Valletta)
- 19 Mar
- FEAST OF ST JOSEPH (Rabat)
- 19-20 Mar
- JIEM IL-ĠONNA (GARDEN FESTIVAL) (Balzan)
- 19-22 Mar
- SEĦER IL-PUNENT - GHARB FESTIVAL (Għarb, Gozo)
- 20-21 Mar
- GIGI D'AGOSTINO (Sky Club)
- 21 Mar
- IN GUARDIA PARADE (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 27-28 Mar
- OPERETTA - "SCUGNIZZA" (The Manoel Theatre - Valletta)
- 28 Mar
- PALM SUNDAY (Various Locations)
- NATIONAL DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP (Salina Bay)
- IN GUARDIA PARADE (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 28 Mar - 04 Apr
- HOLY WEEK AND EASTER (Malta & Gozo)
- 28 Mar - 25 Apr
- EDWARD CARUANA DINGLI (1876-1950) (The Palace - Valletta)
- 31 Mar
- FREEDOM DAY (Malta & Gozo)
- "DIED FOR OUR SALVATION" (Dingli)
- 02 Apr
- GOOD FRIDAY (Malta & Gozo)
- 03 Apr
- RONAN KEATING LIVE (MFCC - Ta' Qali)
- 03-11 Apr
- HISTORY IN SCALE MODEL EXPO (Malta Aviation Museum - Ta' Qali)
- 04 Apr
- EASTER SUNDAY (Malta & Gozo)
- 06-11 Apr
- MALTA RALLY 2010 (Malta)
- 08-11 Apr
- INTERNATIONAL SWIM MEET (Malta)
- 09-11 Apr
- MEDIEVAL MDINA PAGEANTRY & FLOWER FESTIVAL (Mdina)
- 10 Apr
- FEAST OF ST. VINCENT (Valletta)
- 11 Apr
- SPRING FESTIVAL (Qormi)
- EXHIBITION OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS (San Gwann)
- EMIRATES - MALTA RACING CLUB CUP CHALLENGE (Malta Racing Club - Marsa)
- ALARME RE-ENACTMENTS (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 15 Apr
- COMMEMORATION OF THE AWARD OF THE GEORGE CROSS (St George's Square - Valletta)
- 16-18 Apr
- "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST" (The Manoel Theatre - Valletta)
- 17-18 Apr
- VISIT BY POPE BENEDICT XVI (Various Locations)
- "TAP RELOADED" (Mediterranean Conference Centre - Valeltta)
- 18 Apr
- IN GUARDIA PARADE (Fort St Elmo - Valletta)
- 21 Apr
- FOOTBALL MATCH - MALTA VS ROMANIA (Centenary Stadium - Ta' Qali)
- 23-25 Apr
- ILWIEN IR-REBBIEGĦA (SPRING COLOURS) (Żebbuġ, Gozo)
- STRANGE BIRD - BEING CARAVAGGIO (The Manoel Theatre - Valletta)
- 24 Apr
- THE 4TH MECHANICAL GROUND FIREWORKS DISPLAY (Floriana)
- 24-25 Apr
- LOCAL TRADITIONS & AGRICULTURE (Dingli)
- 25 Apr
- FEAST OF ST PUBLIUS (Floriana)
- IN GUARDIA PARADE (Fort St Elmo, Valletta)
- FESTA FRAWLI (Mgarr (Malta))
- 29 Apr - 02 May
- TRADITIONAL CRAFTS EVENING (Sta. Venera)
- 29-30 Apr
- MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL (Grand Harbour, Valletta)
- 30 Apr - 01 May
- MALTA YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL (Malta)
- 30 Apr
- CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (The Manoel Theatre, Valletta)
- PRODIGY IN CONCERT (MFCC, Ta' Qali) <-->
More news:
Success of Thomas Cook conference in Malta
Following a recent survey conducted by Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, to gauge the success of their recent Annual Conference held in December 2006, Malta came out with flying colours.
More at: 0703pr10.
European TV series shot in Malta
The Malta Tourism Authority was instrumental in providing the necessary incentives to bring over a Polish TV crew to film two episodes of the immensely popular TV show Kryminalni in Malta.
More at: 0703pr11.
Destination of excellence
The EU Affairs and Policy Development Unit within the Ministry for Tourism and Culture is participating in an initiative organised by the European Commission supported by the EU Member States and the Candidate Countries.
More at: 0703pr12.