More than 3,600 nominations for MTA STAR scheme in 2006
The Special Thanks and Recognition scheme (STAR) is an important initiative through which the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is able to give public recognition to all those who work in the tourism industry.More at: 0704pr1.
Figures going steady
Tourist & Passenger Movements for the period November 2006 to February/March 2007More at: 0704pr4.
Fourth edition of the Knighthood Experience
The Malta Tourism Authority, working with Air Malta (the national carrier), and a number of local trade organisations, successfully organized the fourth edition of the Knighthood Experience, between the 15th and 18th March, 2007.More at: 0704pr5.
Fair's fair(s)
ITB 2007 in Berlin; TUR Gothenburg; Moscow International Travel and Tourism FairMore at: 0704pr6.
Other news stories this month:
Low-cost operator Germanwings now flying to Malta
MTA Welcome for Germanwings’ inaugural flights from Cologne and Stuttgart. Both flights landed at the MIA on the 27th of March with almost 90% capacity each.More at: 0704pr7.
MTA focus on improving bed nights booked in Gozo
An internal advertising campaign aimed at foreign visitors to Malta has been launched by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), as an extension to advertising campaigns that began in October 2006. More at: 0704pr6.
visitmalta.com web portal - latest updates
In addition to the original version in English and the one in Italian launched in February to coincide with the BIT Fair in Milan, another two language version went online during the month of March. The version in German was officially launched at the ITB in Berlin – one of the top annual travel events in the world.More at: 0704pr9.
Best human resource practices for tourism enterprises
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has, over the past months, launched a series of successful training activities aimed at individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry, as part of a European Social Fund (ESF) Project partly funded by the EU.More at: 0704pr10.
EU Funded Projects
Within the 2007 budget, the Maltese government allocated a significant amount of money from the 2007 – 2013 EU Structural Funds, towards projects aimed at enhancing tourism zones and the overall tourism product offer. Below are a few of the projects being proposed for implementation in the immediate future.More at: 0704pr11.
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:
The Old Saluting Battery
Dating back to the 16th Century, The Old Saluting Battery in Valletta is strategically positioned on the lower tier of St. Peter and St.Paul's Bastion to completely command the entrance and depth of the Grand Harbour.
More at: 0704pr12.
The Swarovski Autumn 2007 collection launched in Malta
Malta was the venue for the launch of the Swarovski Autumn 2007 jewellery and accessories collection.
More at: 0704pr13.
What's going on?
This month focuses on What's Going On within the Regulatory Directorate of the MTA.
More at: 0704pr14.
ITS Alumni Association Launched
More at: 0704pr15.
Eva Peron in Malta
More at: 0704pr17.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Rome Treaties in Berlin
More at: 0704pr18.
Bus TV campaign promoting tourist hospitality
More at: 0704pr19.
Promoting Malta through TV & movies
More at: 0704pr20.