A Bumper Year for Tourism
On August 17th the Minister for Tourism and Culture, the Hon Mr Francis Zammit Dimech visited a number of hotels in Malta and Gozo to thank the staff and personally acknowledge the hard work the hotels have put into making the first six months of this year the most successful for tourism in the past six years.More at: pr41.
New Dive Attraction for Malta
On the 14th of August the Patrol boat P29 Kondor – 1 was scuttled at Cirkewwa; following the issue of the MEPA permits through the efforts of the Malta Marine Foundation supported by the MTA who provided the technical and financial support required.More at: pr40.
World Press Photo Exhibition
On the 14th of September World Press Photo will be launching an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this event.More at: pr44.
MTA Officers Assaulted
As was reported in the press, MTA Regulatory Officers were assaulted in the course of their duty. Unfortunately this is not a one-off event but, has also happened in the past and been overlooked by the media and general public.
More at: pr43.
A Concert to Remember, a Concert with a Difference
Three great musicians, one aim - celebrating the beauty of being different. Fondazzione O’scia founded by the great Italian musician Claudio Baglioni, aims to promote awareness of the plight of irregular immigrants and promote tolerance, whilst not overlooking the burden carried by the hosting countries such as Malta.More at: pr42.
175 senior employees in the tourism sector attend service culture training
Over 175 senior employees in the tourism sector have recently completed the Service Culture training programme organised by the Malta Tourism Authority as part of the Tourism and Support Services Training Programme. This was announced by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Dr Francis Zammit Dimech during a presentation of certificates to tourism senior employees who participated in this training programme. The presentation of the certificates was held at some of the participants work environment which included Heritage Malta, McDonalds, NSTS Aqua Centre and Coastline Hotel.More at: pr39.
Star-studded weekend at Ta' Qali this November
The Malta Music Festival is organising a Legends weekend with a football match on Friday November 1 and a Gala dinner, Simply Red will be in concert on Saturday November 2.More at: pr37.
Nikon – Malta Co branding – 2.5 million Euros of free advertising
In May, Malta entered into a co branding agreement with Nikon-Italia. The project involved the preparation, organisation and monitoring of the Nikon photography competition ( press conference) — where 27 European Nikon photographers had the opportunity to shoot Malta from their own perspective. Divided into three groups of nine photographers, they benefited from the advice of NPS technical expert Vanda Biffani and a comprehensive briefing on the three inspiring themes, namely: Fiaba (fable), Fuga (escape), Teatro (theatre). This initiative was brought about by Robert Zammit from the MTAMore at: pr30.
An estimated 40,000 rock the Granaries
The Isle of MTV Malta Special held on July 26, was the biggest free event witnessed on the Island. No other event past or present has ever managed to pack the Floriana Granaries so tightly! From high up, one ould only sea a veritable sea of people moving in time to the music, many singing along at the top of their lungs.More at: pr36.
Other news stories this month:
Virtual Rockstar
Virtual Rockstar organised by Xfm will see budding artists recording two tracks in a leading recording studio in the UK.More at: pr38.
The 27th edition of The Farsons Great Beer Festival
The Farsons Beer Festival will be held at the Ta' Qali Park from 27 July to 5 August, with a fine selection of local and international beers available from 18 different bars, a food court catered by leading local restaurants and over 40 live performances by Malta's top local talent.More at: pr32.
Robert Plant wows the crowd
The Blues and Wine Festival organised between 16 and 18 of July and sponsored by the MTA certainly offered a treat to Classic Rock and Blues lovers in the form of Robert Plant. The legendary front man of Led Zeppelin performed live on stage on the 18 of July.More at: pr28.
Mediteranean Music Academy – Malta Luanched in Rome by Muti
On July 23, Riccardo Muti launched the Mediterranean Music Academy – Malta, in Rome at a press conference attended by foreign and local press. The press conference launched the new music academy to a receptive international media.More at: pr5.
MTA awards tourism-themed projects in secondary schools
The CHOICE Programme for the scholastic year 2006/07, organized by the Malta Tourism Authority’s Industry HR Development Unit, came to a close with the awarding of prizes and certificates, distributed to secondary school students who participated in the CHOICE educational programme. The awards ceremony was held at the Corinthia Palace Hotel on the 21st June.More at: pr24.
French Ordre du Mérite awarded to Dominic Micallef
Dominic Micallef, Head of the History and Culture Segment at the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), has been made Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite of the French Republic. The honour was conferred on Mr Micallef by M. Jean-Marc Rives, the French Ambassador to Malta, during a ceremony held at his residence in Zebbug on Tuesday July 10, in the presence of the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Dr Francis Zammit Dimech. More at: pr33.
Bilateral relations with Tunisia strengthened
Since Sunday the MTA and the Minister for Tourism and Culture the Hon Mr Francis Zammit Dimech have been hosting a Tunisian delegation from the Ministry of Tourism led by H.E Mr Tijani Haddad. This visit was reciprocating one made by a Maltese delegation to Tunisia last January.More at: pr34.
Calendar of events:
- NOV 1-23
- Volumes
- NOV 15,29
- Chasing Pandora
- NOV 21-22
- Cafè Brasil
- NOV 26, 27
- Italia Film Festival
- NOV 29
- Malta Music Awards (MFCC)
- DEC 1
- Italia Film Festival
- DEC 12,27
- Chasing Pandora
- DEC 12
- Bay Music Awards
More news:
Chicane and Ferry Corsten at Gianpula fields in Santa Marija
August 15 will see a major music event, organised by Fresh Music Agency: The SWINGER Masterclass Sessions - The ‘Open Air Special’. The Gianpula fields, with the majestic Mdina backdrop will be hosting Chicane - one of the world's leading Dance bands, and Ferry Corsten - the Dutch Superstar DJ, as well as Herman Cattaneo. The night will also buzz with the sounds of J Joy, Miss Roberta, DJ Ruby, Joseph Armani, Carl Bee, Tenishia and more. The Minister for Tourism the Hon Francis Zammit Dimech and the MTA are co-sponsoring this event.More at: pr35.
Timeout, the international tourist magazine franchise, now also published in Malta.
The first issue of Malta's own Timeout magazine available in news stands features a comprehensive 'what to do' in Malta and Gozo. The magazine is published by Content House as the local licensee of Time Out Group, a renowned international publishing house. The Malta Tourism Authority is one of the main sponsors of the magazine.More at: pr31.
Grand Prix de Malte
A fleet of classic cars from around Europe will meet in Genoa to descend on Valletta for the Grand Prix de Malte. Scheduled to arrive on Monday October 22, a week chock full of events shall see some unique and prestigious classics touring the roads of Malta and Gozo.More at: pr17.
Festa Muzika
Festa Muzika: 3 towns, 5 stages, 11 bands, 3 DJs and thousands of revellers celebrating Fête de la Musique, an international music day first started in France.More at: pr19.
The BOV MHRA Hotel Survey
"The increase in arrivals reported in the ast couple of months of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007 are encouraging… Over the coming months, we must step-up our collective efforts. We must take the correct decisions which will enable us to accellerate the increasing trend in arrivals, reverse the negative trends of declining guest nights, boost the rather stagnant CIT business, give a much needed boost to the ailing 3-star sector and improve the overall long-term profitability of the hotel industry." said Mr Josepf Formosa Gauci, MHRA President.More at: pr21.
14 European newspapers and magazines visit Malta
The Gate Comunicazione, a Marketing and Communications agency based in Rome is monitoring the PR and publicity generated by a project that involved journalists from 14 European newspapers and magazines visiting the Islands. More at: pr2.
Photographic exhibition by highly awarded Reza Deghati
100 award winning photos strung in a 3 km display along the recently embellished Sliema–St. Julians waterfront. 'One World, One Tribe', the title of the exhibition reflects 30 years of travel, framing world events for prestigious titles like National Geographic, Newsweek and Times Magazine as well as long standing work with Unicef.orn in 1952, in the city of Tarbiz, Iran - Reza Deghati has been residing in Paris, France, since 1981. Reza criss-crossed the world, from the Bosphorus to the Great Wall of China, from Lebanon to Afghanistan, from Rwanda to Sarajevo, and Central Asian steps to the greatness of the Arabian Empty Quarter exposing the torments and upheavals as well as the artistic soul of mankind. Reza Deghati has received numerous awards and public recognition, including the title of ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite’ from his country of residence, France.More at: pr1.
Ryanair introducing new Stockholm—Malta service
Ryanair announced fares from as low as €0.01* to celebrate the launch of the new route bridging northern-most countries in Europe with the southern most European state.nnouncing the new route, Ryanair’s Sales & Marketing Manager for Southern Europe, Bridget Dowling said:More at: pr4.
Last minute campaign in the Netherlands
In order to boost summer – and last minute bookings the Malta Tourism Authority has launched an extensive radio campaign in the Netherlands. The radio spots will focus on the diversity of the Maltese islands and online bookings will be stimulated by mentioning the www.maltalastminute.nl website.More at: pr8.
Malta lands on the shores of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
An extensive 10 page feature published on Boa Viagem, the travel magazine of a prominent city newspaper.More at: pr22.
The Spanish version of Visitmalta is now online
The web team at VisitMalta.com is currently translating and publishing the spanish version of the visitmalta website.ith over 800 pages of detailed information, the site is being updated in a staggered approach as internet users expect to get timely and accurate information – waiting to have all the information translated would easily become a wasted effort as early pages risk becoming irrelevant and outdated. Any pages that are not available in spanish yet, automatically revert to English.More at: pr12.
Weekend music festival
Batista Lesure Group and Leon Promotions are organising a long weekend of song, dance and comedy at Ta’ Fra Ben Concert Park, Qawra from Friday July6 to Sunday July 8. More information at available hereMore at: pr23.
89% of visitors would recommend Malta to friends and relatives – survey
The latest Market Profile Survey published by the MTA, paints a varied but positive picture of tourists' experience with the local tourism product.More at: pr25.
In Guardia Re-enactment at Gozo’s Citdadel
On Saturday July 21 a special military re-enactment was held at the Citadel, Rabat, Gozo. This latest initiative by the Malta Tourism Authority was the first of a series of re-enactments that will be held in Gozo during the summer months. This was done to animate the Citadel’s historic and architectural beauty with a vibrant re-enactment that was enjoyed by tourists on tour of Gozo. More at: pr29.
St. George’s Bay achieves Blue Flag status
St. George’s Bay is located along Malta’s northeast coast within the tourist area of St. Julian’s. Today the bay is popular with tourists and locals alike, but it hasn’t always been this way. Indeed, the bay looks very different today than it did just three years ago. In 2000, the greatly eroded sandy beach provided very little space for bathers. Small pockets of sand were all that was available. There was no management of the beach and space was further restricted by vehicles driving and parking on the beach. So what’s changed?More at: pr26.
MTA’S Marketing Plan 2008-2010
“An intensive three day workshop was held between 9 and 11 of July 2007 in connection with the formulation of the Malta Tourism Authority’s Marketing Plan for the period 2008-2010. The workshop involved the participation of MTA’s entire Marketing structure, including both the Head Office complement comprising of, Segments, Marketing Services and Research, together with the International Office and Representative network. Air Malta and the Authority’s newly appointed Agency, Media Consulta also actively participated in the workshop.More at: pr27.
Coronation Street filming in Malta
Following many months of under cover preparation, the Coronation street crew were in Malta between the 21st and 26th of June to film three episodes of the much loved British soap – Corrie. The three episodes were entirely re-written especially to be based in Malta and Gozo. These episodes will be aired on July 27, 28 and 29 on the UK’s ITV channel.More at: pr18.
Ollyday to remember
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5 Maltese journalists visit the headquarters of Media Consulta
5 Maltese journalists- George Cini (The Times of Malta), Annette Vella (In-Nazzjon), Francesca Vella (The Malta Independent), Kurt Farrugia (Malta Star) and Monique Chambers (Malta Today) had the opportunity of touring the Berlin offices of Media Consulta, the MTA's new marketing and communications agency.More at: pr15.
David Mifsud resigns as CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority
Open letter to staff and partners from David Mifsud.ear Colleagues,More at: pr3.
New on-line UK magazine about Malta
APL, a leading UK contract publisher, teamed with MTA to produce Malta Supplement.More at: pr9.
Bus advertising in two of France's largest cities
Marseille and Lyon are the second and third largest cities in France, with over 3 million inhabitants in the combined metropolitan areas. More at: pr14.
"Malta Ladies Team" participated in the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge Frankfurt
With 67,270 starters from 2,446 companies from all over Gemany, the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge Frankfurt was an astounding success.or the third consecutive time JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge - themed "The Friendly Competition" - was the biggest runners event in the world with more starters than the tradiditonal New York, Berlin or London Marathon. The distance of 5,6 km leads the runners through some of the main routes of the financial centre - which is closed completely for motor vehicles during that evening.More at: pr13.
Isle of MTV Summer Music Festival returns to Malta
The highly anticipated music celebration will feature performances from headline International music artists Akon, Maroon 5 and Enrique Iglesias. Maltese pop superstar Ira Losco will complete the line-up as the stars take to the stage to entertain an audience of more than 20,000 revellers in a spectacular open-air concert to be held at the historic Floriana Granaries “Il-Fosos”. In addition, music fans will be given the chance to win an exclusive VIP hospitality package for four to attend the event and meet headline acts via www.isleofmtv.com. MTV’s cameras will capture all the action of Isle of MTV to be broadcast in an hour long live special to MTV’s 166 million homes in Europe from 3rd September 2007.Flash movieMore at: pr7.