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December 2007issue #009
  • Tourism thrives

    Hard work and constant co-operation are the key to success

    More 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)
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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 months

    More 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.


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