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MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone
Tourism
Hospitality

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 2026
Malta Hosts Prestigious Food on the Edge Symposium as Culinary Tourism Push Intensifies
Tourism
Business

Malta Hosts Prestigious Food on the Edge Symposium as Culinary Tourism Push Intensifies

Malta welcomed the internationally acclaimed Food on the Edge symposium for the first time outside Ireland, signalling a strategic bet on gastronomy tourism.

26 Oct 2026
60 Paintings Explore Time in New Maltese Exhibition
Culture
Lifestyle

60 Paintings Explore Time in New Maltese Exhibition

A new exhibition in Malta showcases 60 paintings, each offering a unique perspective on time, blending art with cultural tourism.

21 Oct 2026
MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy
Regulation
Finance

MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy

Malta Chamber and MBB join MED9 business groups in demanding EU budget and Blue Economy policies that prioritise islands and tourism.

19 Oct 2026
Malta's tourism GDP growth tops Europe as WTTC summit opens in Valletta
Tourism
Hospitality

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 2026
Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips
Tourism
Hospitality

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 2026
IHI takes Corinthia brand to the Caribbean with Grace Bay ultra-luxury resort
Hotels
Hospitality

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 2026
Tourism lobby demands reversal of cannabis law, warns of quality compromise
Regulation
Hospitality

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 2026
Heritage Malta signs cultural pacts with Portugal to boost tourism ties
Tourism
Lifestyle

Heritage Malta signs cultural pacts with Portugal to boost tourism ties

Heritage Malta has signed two MOUs with Portuguese heritage bodies, opening the door for joint exhibitions and expert exchanges that could boost cultural tourism.

29 Sept 2026
€1m EU-Funded Restoration at Gozo's Għammar Hill Aims to Boost Biodiversity and Religious Tourism
Sustainability
Lifestyle

€1m EU-Funded Restoration at Gozo's Għammar Hill Aims to Boost Biodiversity and Religious Tourism

A €1m ecological restoration project near Ta' Pinu Sanctuary in Gozo has been completed, blending EU funds, Church land, and environmental goals.

29 Sept 2026
ITS welcomes 300 new students as it targets international growth
Tourism
Hospitality

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 2026
The Tapestries That Survived Pirates and War: A 300-Year-Old Asset for Malta's Tourism Economy
Heritage
Lifestyle

The Tapestries That Survived Pirates and War: A 300-Year-Old Asset for Malta's Tourism Economy

The story of how Grand Master Perellos' tapestries arrived in Malta is one of piracy, ransom, and survival. Today, they remain a unique draw for visitors.

25 Sept 2026