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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
MHRA wants party events stripped of public tourism funding after festival chaos
Regulation
Hospitality

MHRA wants party events stripped of public tourism funding after festival chaos

After crowds forced entry and stole from a KFC, the MHRA says party events should no longer get public tourism money and need a clear regulatory framework.

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's dolphin-rich waters: a business asset worth protecting
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta's dolphin-rich waters: a business asset worth protecting

Malta's waters host eight cetacean species, including three regular dolphin species, presenting both a tourism draw and a conservation responsibility.

12 Sept 2026
Malta Airport's August traffic: 1.2m passengers, 89% load factor, but Germany and France slip
Aviation
Hospitality

Malta Airport's August traffic: 1.2m passengers, 89% load factor, but Germany and France slip

Malta International Airport recorded over 1.2 million passengers in August, with seat load factor hitting 89.3% despite a 15% capacity increase. Italy and Poland drove growth while Germany and France declined.

11 Sept 2026
KM Malta Airlines stranded passengers face week-long wait after UK air traffic chaos
Aviation
Hospitality

KM Malta Airlines stranded passengers face week-long wait after UK air traffic chaos

KM Malta Airlines cannot rebook passengers stranded in London until next week due to fully booked flights during peak season.

09 Sept 2026
Lorella Cuccarini's Malta concert video puts island in global spotlight
Tourism
Lifestyle

Lorella Cuccarini's Malta concert video puts island in global spotlight

Italian star Lorella Cuccarini's social media video from her Malta concert promotes the island to millions.

08 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
MTA launches three marketing support schemes for business events, sports, music tourism
Tourism
Hospitality

MTA launches three marketing support schemes for business events, sports, music tourism

The Malta Tourism Authority opens co-funded marketing programmes for conferences, sports events, and music tourism to drive year-round higher-yield visitors.

07 Sept 2026
Maltese rank 5th in EU for holiday spending at €131 per night
Tourism
Lifestyle

Maltese rank 5th in EU for holiday spending at €131 per night

Maltese tourists spend €131 per night, well above the EU average of €97, according to Eurostat data.

05 Sept 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