Tourism thrives
Hard work and constant co-operation are the key to successMore at: pr13.
Malta makes a huge impact at the ‘British guild of travel writers awards’ dinner
The Malta Tourism Authority, together with Malta's national carrier, Air Malta and the Hotel Fortina Spa Resort, sponsored the prestigious British Guild of Travel Writers Annual Awards Dinner, held at the Savoy Hotel, London on Sunday 11 November. The event was a great success and placed a huge spotlight on Malta being the ‘best kept secret of the Mediterranean’.More at: pr7.
Malta at the World Travel Market
WTM is an overwhelming show - with hundreds of stands, shows and seminars - opening your eyes to what's on offer - nt just in terms of destinations, but activities, culture and the business aspect of tourism. The buying habits and motivations of the traveller is really quite fascinating.More at: pr1.
Malta: A Smart Choice
Between the 27 and 29 of November 2007, the Malta Tourism Authority together with numerous local service providers, took part in a specialised annual fair in Barcelona, Spain. The EIBTM is a fair targeted at promoting coutries as venues for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events or MICE. This year was the largest presence Malta has ever had in this fair. The outcomes from such fairs are that Malta is chosen repeatedly as a favoured country for MICE by top brands and to host prestigious events.More at: pr14.
Malta fields largest presence at business travel fair in Spain
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) fielded its largest presence to date at EIBTM - the global meeting and incentives fair, held in Barcelona Spain between November 27 and 29.More at: pr17.
Carols by candelight
The Birgu Local Council in association with the Malta Tourism Authority organized a Carols By Candlelight on December 22. Mario Galea, our photographer captures the Christmas mood in the picture gallery.More at: pr21.
Other news stories this month:
University Students employability in tourism
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the Tourism Students Association recently organised an afternoon seminar entitled Tourism Education: Enhancing your Career Prospects in the Industry.More at: pr19.
MTA Conference on HR Best Practices in Tourism
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) recently hosted a half day conference at the Hilton, Malta where the findings of a study on successful HR practices in the local tourism industry, were presented. The study was conducted by MISCO following interviews with personnel in the tourism industry involved in staff recruitment and development, travel and catering services. This conference also served to exchange information and provide insight into successful HR practices in the tourism industry.More at: pr20.
Neckermann Austria Brochure Launch in Malta
On the November 22, Neckermann Austria held a press conference at the Hotel Intercontinental in St Julians, launching their summer 2008 brochures with a selection of top journalists from the Austrian tourism trade and consumer press.More at: pr6.
Malta at the ‘Borsa Mediterranea del turismo archeologico’
MTA set up a stand at the 10th edition of the Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico which was held in Paestum near Salerno, Italy from 15-18 November 2007.More at: pr10.
Juventus Press Conference
At a press conference held on the 29 November 2007, Dr. Tabone of Renaissance Productions released more details of the Juve training camp and visit. Tickets are already on sale from the Valletta and Juventus supporters club and from Go outlets as of Monday.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:
Malta's prehistory featured on popular RAI programme
RAI 3 will broadcast a documentary in the series “GAIA Il Pianete che Vive” about the Atlantis theory on Saturday 8th December at 21:00. The audience for this programme is expected to reach over 7 million. Gaia.Il Pianeta che Vive is a TV programme dedicated to science and the environment.More at: pr5.
Expedia
Over $17 million turnover generated by on line booking in 10 monthsMore at: pr16.
The Radisson SAS Golden Sands gets Gold Award
The Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa was awarded last night with a Gold Award for Built Up projects during the LivCom awards in London.More at: pr11.
SAT2000 covering Malta
A TV crew from SAT consisting of Sergio Canelles, producer, Giancarlo Mogavero, camerman and Davide Cattoni, photographer came to Malta (hosted by MTA) from 12th till 17th October 2006. Apart from filming various historical places they also filmed the first Notte Bianca held in Valletta. They interviewed the Prime Minister Dr. Gonzi at his office in Castille.More at: pr3.
Foreign and local publications
More at: pr8.
Industry Human Resources Development
More at: pr12.
Malta Music Awards in pictures
More at: pr2.
Carols by candelight - Victoria Gozo
More at: pr18.
Carols by candelight - Birgu
The Birgu Local Council in association with the Malta Tourism Authority will be organizing Carols By Candlelight. It is envisaged that this event will be organized on a large scale so that it will attract a large number of people from all over Malta and Gozo to attend.More at: pr4.