August was one of the best months in the history of tourism in Malta
In a statement to mark World Tourism Day, Tourism Minister Francis Zammit Dimech said that the positive trend in the tourism sector registered throughout all the months this year was also confirmed in August..More at: pr18.
MHRA and MTA Lead EU Funded Leonardo Project
Delegates from five European countries have been in Malta for a conference, rounding up their involvement in an EU funded project led by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association and the Malta Tourism Authority. The conference was held at the Victoria Hotel on September 14..More at: pr12.
New brochure on the presses
Spread over 24 pages of gorgeous photography, the new brochure aims to capture the reader with an informal copy style. Most of the photgraphy was selected from the Nikon competition held earlier this year.More at: pr15.
World Tourism Day
The Malta Tourism Authority together with local businesses and associations celebrated World Tourism Day through various initiatives, focusing on this year's theme: 'Tourism Opens Doors for Women'. Established by the World Tourism Organisation in 1980, World Tourism Day is promoted by the 150 member states world wide..More at: pr6.
Seatrade winter cruising forum in Malta
Cruising is now a year round product with the number of ships deployed in the Mediterranean outside the traditional summer season significant and growing. There are many other examples around the world of deployments that break out of the familiar seasonal pattern with ships based in New York year round, and Christmas cruise itineraries in North Europe..More at: pr19.
Notte Bianca '07
As the sun goes down on October 6, Valletta will come to life with over 50 activities - from themed tours, exhibitions, poetry recitals, pop music, museums, buskers and more. PDF.More at: pr10.
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International publications featuring Malta this month
5 publications featuring the Maltese Islands this month.More at: pr1.
80's music at the largest dance floor in Malta
Reflexmania consisted of a six hour show of 80’s music, lights and sound as the Eden Arena was turned into the largest dance floor on the island. Marc Almond's live performance was followed by DJ Alex Grech who churned out all the 80's classic hits till the early hours of Sunday Morning.More at: pr21.
A & S Water Taxis Host Tourist Information Office in Vittoriosa
A & S Water Taxis with support from the MTA for materials has been operating a Tourist Information Office in Vittoriosa. The office is located by the Freedom Monument and has been of great assistance to the tourists visiting the area..More at: pr7.
Match of Legends
In a press conference held on the September 18 at the new Excelsior Hotel, the Malta Music festival organisers introduced some of the Italian players in the match of Italy vs England taking place on the November 1. Present at the tope table were Beppe Signori and Riccardo Felli..More at: pr5.
Joseph Calleja film shoot with Deutsche Welle TV
The project involved two German producers and a film crew from Deutsche Welle TV as well as a local camera crew..More at: pr17.
Carabinieri 7 - Episodes Filmed Malta
Thanks to arrangements made through the MTA and Fidiafilm in February 2007, filming of two episodes of the popular Italian series Carabinieri have been filmed in Malta. The crew and cast numbering around 30 were in Malta between September 10 and 29 2007. The actual filming took place between September 18 and 28..More at: pr9.
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:
Ryan Air Routes Continue to Increase - Venice Taken Up
Ryan Air the world’s largest low cost airline now covers 8 routes to and from Malta. The first were London Luton, Pisa and Dublin. As of October 2007 Ryan Air will be flying to Bremen (starting October 27), Valencia (starting October 30), Barcelona (starting October 30) and Stockholm (from 31) and the latest addition to the cache is Venice which will start operating from December 13.More at: pr8.
Giving teachers a better understanding of tourism
Tourism is one of the main pillars of the Maltese economy, which is why the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is stepping up its efforts to increase schoolchildren’s understanding of the importance of tourism and the career opportunities that the industry has to offer..More at: pr13.
Maltese quartet to perform in Prague
The Malta Tourism Authority is sponsoring an initiative by the Manoel Theatre to take a Maltese quartet to play at the prestigious Estates Theatre, part of the 5 National Theatres of Prague. The programme will include compositions solely by Maltese composers with the performance at the 600 seat theatre on November 11. The MTA will take the opportunity to promote Malta to the local tourist trade..More at: pr14.
MTA Roadshow in Germany
MTA Germany, together with Malta Direkt Reisen and Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta, organised a Roadshow in five different cities in Germany. The tour started on the September 10 in Mannheim passed Würzburg, Berlin and Gelsenkirchen and ended on September 27 in Bremen.More at: pr20.
World Press Photos Exhibition Opens
The World Press Photo Exhibition’s official opening took place on the September 13 at St. James Cavalier under the auspices of the Dutch Embassy and also sponsored by the MTA. It is the first time such a prestigious press photo exhibition is taking place in Malta.More at: pr3.
The first edition of The Malta Rock Climbing Guidebook is out now
The Malta Rock Climbing Guidebook gives comprehensive account of all 1,200 rock-routes so far established in Malta. 384 pages in full colour chock-full with photography showing the climbing scene here and the climbers that make it all happen. It has full access details for each climb and what it takes to send it. The publication has been 20 years in the making, a veritable treasure trove for the budding and professional climber tackling the local rock faces..More at: pr4.
Grand Master's Pageant
The Malta Tourism Authority in co-operation with the Ministry for Gozo and the Gozo Tourism Association held a grand pageant on Saturday, September 8 in Rabat, Gozo.More at: pr23.
Hotel and locality videos on Visitmalta
As part of the ongoing enhancement of the visitmalta.com e-tourism portal, a number of new features and functionalities have been added to the site since in its official launch last January.More at: pr22.
The Economist rates Malta 15th on its Demcracy Index
Almost half of the world's countries can be considered democracies, but only 28 qualify as 'full democracies'… www.economist.com.More at: pr11.
Travel Fair in Poland
Malta was represented among 50 countries at the XV Fairs TT Warsaw Tour & Travel, held in the palace of Cultre and Science in Warsaw between September 20-22..More at: pr16.
Lleisiau Penfrd (Voices of Pembroke)
Lleisiau Penfro(Voices of Pembroke) is a new choir formed in 2006 in response to a request from the Welsh towns of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock for a choir to visit their twin town of Pembroke in Malta furthering the cultural exchanges existing between them.More at: pr2.