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Marsovin opens €5.8m Marnisi Wine Estate blending agri-tourism in south Malta
Investment
Hospitality

Marsovin opens €5.8m Marnisi Wine Estate blending agri-tourism in south Malta

Marsovin inaugurated its Marnisi Wine Estate with a €5.8m investment, supported by €2.7m in EU funds, combining organic winemaking with tourism.

15 Sept 2026
Malta hosts 400 athletes from 37 countries as Special Olympics swim meet opens
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta hosts 400 athletes from 37 countries as Special Olympics swim meet opens

The Special Olympics European Swimming Open 2026 has launched in Malta, bringing 400 athletes and 37 delegations to the island.

12 Sept 2026
Malta targets US MICE and luxury travellers with first multi-city roadshow
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta targets US MICE and luxury travellers with first multi-city roadshow

The Malta Tourism Authority has completed its first multi-city US roadshow, focusing on MICE and luxury travel as Delta prepares to launch nonstop flights from New York.

07 Sept 2026
IHI's asset-light strategy reshapes earnings as Rome opens and Lisbon sale cuts debt
M&A
Hospitality

IHI's asset-light strategy reshapes earnings as Rome opens and Lisbon sale cuts debt

IHI's H1 revenue tops €150m and EBITDA rises 18% as the Corinthia group pivots to management deals and third-party capital.

07 Sept 2026
Service charges spark backlash as Maltese diners demand transparency
Hotels
Hospitality

Service charges spark backlash as Maltese diners demand transparency

Restaurant service charges are rising in Malta, drawing consumer anger. ACE says transparency is the real issue, not the charge itself.

30 Aug 2026
Robot waiters or foreign workers? Malta's hospitality labour dilemma deepens
Employment
Hospitality

Robot waiters or foreign workers? Malta's hospitality labour dilemma deepens

Chamber of Commerce proposes robots to cut foreign worker reliance, but unions and restaurateurs push back on service quality.

29 Aug 2026
30,000 new hotel beds in pipeline raise investment risk for Malta's tourism sector
Hotels
Hospitality

30,000 new hotel beds in pipeline raise investment risk for Malta's tourism sector

Developers lodged plans for 30,000 extra hotel beds before new restrictions took effect, requiring up to 2.2 million more tourists annually to fill them.

29 Aug 2026
Events industry delivers instant cash flow for SMEs, says Malta Chamber deputy
Tourism
Hospitality

Events industry delivers instant cash flow for SMEs, says Malta Chamber deputy

Philip Fenech says the sector provides direct economic value and a high multiplier effect across hospitality, retail, and professional services.

28 Aug 2026
Valletta named world's best city by Condé Nast Traveller readers
Tourism
Lifestyle

Valletta named world's best city by Condé Nast Traveller readers

Malta's capital tops global rankings one day after being named Europe's best city, ahead of hosting the WTTC summit in 2026.

28 Aug 2026
Malta braces for second heatwave with 'feels like' 46°C
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta braces for second heatwave with 'feels like' 46°C

Temperatures to exceed 38°C this weekend, with humidity pushing the 'feels like' reading to 46°C. Businesses face operational challenges.

28 Aug 2026
Summer construction ban on demolition and excavation extended to Sept 2026
Regulation
Real Estate

Summer construction ban on demolition and excavation extended to Sept 2026

Malta bans demolition and excavation works in tourist zones from 15 June to 30 September 2026, aiming to reduce disruption for hotels and residents.

12 Jul 2026
Malta’s shift to global eco-labels lifts hotel visibility on travel platforms
Sustainability
Hospitality

Malta’s shift to global eco-labels lifts hotel visibility on travel platforms

MTA endorses three international eco-labels after scrapping its own programme. 31 hotels now certified, with 10 more in the pipeline.

07 Nov 2025