World Travel Market
At the crossroads we are in, our participation at the World Travel Market is of great importance. The way forward is that tourism stakeholders realise the need for responsible tourism as that which will give us the competitive advantage in the current international scenario.
More at: pr31.
Maltese Heritage on show at Les Invalides
“Between the battlesword and the cross: masterpieces of the armoury of Malta,” - Musée Des Invalides, ParisMore at: pr20.
MTA Innovation Seminars
The second in a series of Innovation Seminars, organised by the Malta Tourism Authority, Industry Human Resources Development Unit entitled Creative Thinking to Develop Innovative Products in Tourism was well received by over 40 local tourism and hospitality operators participating. This seminar, held on Wednesday 29th October 2008, served as an opportunity for exchange of ideas, offering insight into the creation of successful innovative tourism products.More at: pr32.
Sbandieratori in Malta
Between the 23rd and 7th October 2008, an Italian group of flag bearers were in Malta and gave excellent shows in Mdina, Valletta and Gozo.
More at: pr26.
SAS to fly to Malta twice-weekly from Stockholm
During a visit to the newly extended Hilton hotel, which took place on the 4th of November, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Dr Mario de Marco announced that the airline SAS will start flying to Malta as of the end of March.More at: pr28.
World Tourism Day 2008
The 27th of September was World Tourism Day and the Malta Tourism Authority organised various incentives to commemorate the day. This year’s theme was ‘Tourism responding to Climate Change’ and a number the incentives had as their aim environmentally friendly measures. In fact the MTA produce 2 brochures targeting both hotels and their staff and the hotel residents.More at: pr4.
Other news stories this month:
“Inġeddu u ntejbu l-prodott turistiku tagħna” – Dr Mario de Marco
“Irridu naraw kif ilkoll flimkien inkomplu noħolqu attivitajiet u inizjattivi li jġeddu u jtejbu l-prodott turistiku tagħna għaliex huwa dan li jiddistingwina minn destinazzjonijiet turistiċi oħra fir-reġjun tagħna.”More at: pr27.
Birgu Fest 2008
Over the weekend of the 21st to the 23rd October, the Birgu Local Council together with the support of various entities amongst them the MTA, organised yet another edition of the Birgu Fest, the heart of which is the ever popular and enchanting Birgu by Candle Light.More at: pr25.
Notte Bianca
This year the MTA supported the annual Notte Bianca, which took place on the 4th October by sponsoring the foreign act by guitarists Lindsay Buckland from Australia, and Carlos Vamos from Spain.More at: pr13.
Malta and Sheffield United FC host press trip from Malta
Between the 16th and 17th of September 7 Maltese journalists travelled to Sheffield to watch Sheffield United FC play Coventry at Bramall lane on the 16th.More at: pr9.
VISITMALTA.COM does a good deed
VISITMALTA.COM does a good deed – in front of 7.6 million SKY1 viewersMore at: pr21.
Malta's largest cook out ever!
The opening night of the Birgu Fest this year saw a very unusual event take place!More at: pr24.
Caritas Malta art exhibition at the Auberge De Castille
Caritas Malta is holding an Art Exhibition with the participation of some of the leading Maltese artists between the 27th and the 29th of November 2008, at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta. The Exhibition will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.More at: pr23.
Seabed clean-up in Wied il-Għajn
The third sea cleanup this year in the Clean the Seas 2008 campaign saw around 60 divers offering their free time to clear 300kg of refuse along the coast of Wied il-Għajn.More at: pr19.
Job fair
On the September 18, the ETC held an open day for refugees and asylum seekers interested in finding employment in the tourism industry.More at: pr8.
Innovative HR Seminar
The first of a series of Innovation Seminars was received well by managerial personnel in the tourism industry.More at: pr10.
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:
Foreign and local publications
More at: pr1.
Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Rolex Middle Sea Race rarely does things in a small way - too much wind, not enough wind; not one, but two active volcanoes on the course; whirlpools and tidal gates; fast races, slow races.More at: pr17.
Malta Tourism Authority competition winners receive prize in Spain
On the 28th October 2008, Ambassador Gaetan Naudi presented Mr Jose Alberto Burgues from Madrid with a vacation for two to Malta. This was the outcome of a competition held by the Malta Tourism Authority in Spain between mid June and mid September, aimed at all those who visited the international Fair EXPO 2008 in Zaragoza. In total around 4,000 people took part in this web-based competition.More at: pr30.
Lejl f'Casal Fornaro
On 11th October 2007 some major parts of Qormi, a town famed for its making of bread, went back to the past with the activity of Lejl f'Casal Fornaro. This activitiy was organised by youth members of the 'Kummissjoni Zghazagh Bastjanizi' with the co-operation of Maypole Bakery Ltd, and also supported by the Qormi Local Council as well as the Malta Tourism Authority. All the hard work of the KZB and its members paid off that night, with an estimated 6,000 people attending this first event of its kind.More at: pr2.
Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail
For Russia, Northern Europe and Mediterranean in 2010. Disney Magic to Spend Extended Period in Europe; Disney Wonder Sails 4- and 5-Night CruisesMore at: pr11.
Excelsior Lecce Treasures, Miniature of Heaven
'Excelsior' is the first name that was given to the locality today known as Marsa. This is also the name given to the Youth Section within the Holy Trinity Band Club who are the organisers of the exhibition 'Lecce Treasures, Miniature of Heaven'. After the success of the first art exhibition held two years ago at the same Band Club, this year another art exhibition will be organised which will feature religious paper Mache statues that used to be created in Lecce, Italy.More at: pr14.
Chasing Pandora
Something exciting is happening in the heart of Paceville and it’s called PlayRock, a new music venue boasting some of Malta’s finest artists, every week.More at: pr12.
Cafe Brasil- Botafogu featuring Catia Werneck
For the second year running, Fringe! Productions presents Cafè Brasil, now become a much awaited annual concert that aims to expose the culture , passion and virtuosity in Brasilian music. Last years event was a massive success with audiences who filled the concert hall on two nights, thirsty for the emotion and passion of Brasilian style.More at: pr18.
Malta and Sheffield United Photo Gallery
More photos taken during the press trip to Sheffield in September, clearly displaying the Visit Malta logo.More at: pr3.
A Night to Remember
Fine art, wine, dining…and there’s a story to tell!More at: pr16.