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Malta's tourism GDP growth tops Europe as WTTC summit opens in Valletta
Malta recorded the highest tourism GDP growth in Europe in 2025, as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 opens in Valletta with over 1,000 delegates.
19 Oct•3 min read
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SME Chamber chief joins ITS strategy launch as Malta eyes Mediterranean tourism excellence
SME Chamber President Paul Abela participated in ITS's Strategic Plan 2026-2030 launch, focusing on workforce skills for Malta's tourism and hospitality future.
16 Jul•2 min read
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Team Polti VisitMalta signs second Maltese rider as sports tourism push gains pace
Andrea Mifsud joins Aidan Buttigieg on the 2026 roster, as the MTA deepens its brand investment in professional cycling to drive year-round tourism.
26 Aug•2 min read
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Malta Airport Among Europe's Top Performers in April, May Passengers Top 1 Million
Malta International Airport saw 13.5% growth in April and welcomed 1.08 million passengers in May, signalling a strong summer for tourism.
12 Aug•2 min read
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ADPD proposes hotel freeze and eco-tax overhaul as Malta hits tourism ceiling
ADPD calls for a halt to new hotels, a carrying capacity study, and directing tourism fines and eco-tax to local councils, saying Malta has reached its limit.
14 Aug•2 min read
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Cruise port arms race: Port Canaveral's $95m terminal upgrade signals what Malta must match
Port Canaveral has broken ground on a $95m terminal expansion, raising the bar for cruise infrastructure globally and putting pressure on Malta to keep pace.
12 Aug•2 min read
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MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone
MHRA said Budget 2027 places an unfair share of the burden on tourism businesses while state spending keeps rising.
27 Oct•3 min read
Malta's tourism GDP growth tops Europe as WTTC summit opens in Valletta
Malta recorded the highest tourism GDP growth in Europe in 2025, as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 opens in Valletta with over 1,000 delegates.
19 Oct•3 min read
Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips
Malta welcomed 539,655 tourists in August 2026, up 14.7% year-on-year, but average spending per visitor fell to €937 for the January-August period, NSO data shows.
05 Oct•2 min read
IHI takes Corinthia brand to the Caribbean with Grace Bay ultra-luxury resort
IHI announces a Corinthia resort and branded residences on Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos, marking the group's first North American project.
02 Oct•2 min read
Tourism lobby demands reversal of cannabis law, warns of quality compromise
MHRA President Tony Zahra wants the government to reverse cannabis legalisation, saying it creates problems the tourism sector must absorb. He also targets cheap alcohol and budget flights.
02 Oct•2 min read
db Group cuts revenue forecast to €237m on St George's Bay timing shifts
db Group revises revenue forecast to €237 million for 2027, citing delays in St George's Bay operations and residential deliveries.
02 Oct•2 min read
ITS welcomes 300 new students as it targets international growth
ITS has welcomed 300 new students as it embarks on a new chapter of international growth and excellence.
28 Sept•2 min read
PM says Malta has reached 'critical mass' on tourism, cites 1,400 on-the-spot fines
PM Robert Abela said 1,400 fines have been issued as Malta shifts from quantity to quality tourism ahead of Budget 2027.
17 Sept•2 min read
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