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16th September 2009
The hotels in Malta have had a disappointing 2009 - after several years of increased occupancy they have been hit by the recession that has caused business people and families to cut back on their overseas travel.
Business travel to Malta has been part... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd September 2009
A jittery economy and worries about increasing unemployment rates currently hitting Western Europe has forced a major re-think of tourist numbers for most holiday destinations - and the island of Malta in the Mediterranean is no exception.
The number o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2009
Malta has been a holidays destination for British tourists for years. Many Brits return year after year because it suits them for a variety of reasons. With so many repeat visitors to the island, it speaks well for the familiar sense of welcome and comfor... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th August 2009
Increasing unemployment rates and the economic slump currently hitting Western Europe has forced a major re-think of tourist numbers for most holiday destinations - and the island of Malta in the Mediterranean is no exception.
The number of holidays be... Read >
Author: Roger Munns09th August 2009
Before you go on your holidays to Malta, you may wish to find out a little bit more about it. The Islands of Malta in the central Mediterranean Sea have only three large islands that are inhabited, with Malta Island being the most popular. You will find s... Read >
Author: Rick Freeman14th June 2009
The world over the vacations industry, much like any other business, thrives on repeat customers, in other words people who have been happy with a product or service enough to buy it again, and if repeat customers can be built up it leads to a successful ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd April 2009
Any hopes that vacation island Malta could escape the worst of Europe's recession as people cut back on their spending are evaporating fast as new official figures show that the island's tourism industry went into decline towards the end of 2008, leaving ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2009
Holiday areas are facing a pretty grim summer this year, as holidaymakers decide to stay closer to home or not to holiday at all in some cases as the recession takes hold, and any good news is warmly welcomed with the hope that their area isn't going to b... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd February 2009
Popular as a holiday island for the British - the people of Malta speak English and drive on the same side of the road - in some ways Malta is a little bit of England in the Mediterranean.
Before developing her tourist infratructure, the Malta economy ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st January 2009
Residential holiday home property markets the world over are seeing sharp price declines and a real lack of serious buyers as the recession hits home.
But it seems some areas of Europe are doing better than others at attracting new buyers and maintaini... Read >
Author: Roger Munns02nd December 2008
Malta holidays can be a week of beaches, history - or for many sports based leisure activities - one of the best known activities for families in Malta is the amazing scuba diving. Malta offers numerous beach diving excursions that explore everything from... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th November 2008
Creating a new image for a holiday resort - or in Malta's case a holiday island - as top end, upmarket and the place where the wealthy need to be can have very real financial benefits for a destination where tourism plays an important part in the economy.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th October 2008
If you like history you will love Malta...on the island you will find remnants of the earliest civilizations. Many make this a vacation destination in order to see the Neolithic Temples. These magnificent structures are a true achievement unparalleled. Th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd September 2008
Tour operators and merchant banks going under, together with high oil prices and higher aviation fuel costs might suggest that Malta, which is a three hour flight from her main market of the United Kingdom, might see a drop in tourist numbers for 2008.
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Author: Robert Palmer22nd July 2008
Promoting a resort - or in Malta's case an island - as top end, upmarket and the place where the wealthy need to be can have very real financial benefits for a destination where tourism plays an important part in the economy.
Sliema, one of the main to... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th July 2008
Malta, which was once considered a getaway for senior citizens, is attempting bring in a youthful demographic. Recently, the Tourism Authority changed its efforts to attract a younger, wealthier group of people. This renewed focus has paid off, as the num... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th June 2008
Air Malta was once a virtual monopoly - and being an island in the Mediterranean it was guaranteed passengers.
But after years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta's airspace in the lst two yea... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th May 2008
By far the most popular destination for Europeans who take overseas holidays is Spain - but a Spanish airline has surprised many by opening a new route to holiday competitor Malta - which is riding the crest of a tourism wave after some years in the doldr... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th April 2008
Malta achieved her best ever year for tourism last year, and is now considering new markets to broaden her appeal.
With a history dating back thousands of year tourism bosses have decided that a mix of history and culture is a market the island can tap... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2008
After years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta's airspace in the lst two years and competing for the same passengers.
The number of people visiting Malta has risen well as a result, and fares... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th March 2008
The last two years have seen Air Malta face a series of new competitors bring tourists to the airlines home base of Luqa Airport Malta, and the price of a flight to Malta from many European destinations has fallen as a result.
And as competition has in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th February 2008
As low cost flights to Malta started two years ago, one notable absentee for the battle of the skies was missing, Europe's leading low cost airline easyJet.
Competition was keen between the airlines to take up the lucrative UK to Malta route, and Dubli... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th January 2008
Historically the number one spot for holidays, a Spanish island has surprised many by opening a new route to holiday competitor island Malta - which is riding the crest of a tourism wave after some years in the doldrums.
Vueling, a Spanish low cost air... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th January 2008
Record breaking figures have come from Malta's cruise industry, with cruise ship passenger arrivals in 2007 the best ever.
What makes the figures particularly impressive for the holiday island is that this year's record comes after a record year in 200... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th January 2008
Malta is a small island state in Europe, in the middle of the Mediterranean and is a popular holiday destination for many Europeans, mostly from the U.K., Germany, Italy, France and Holland. Tourists visit the island for various reasons and the island off... Read >
Author: Edward Penza08th November 2007
Vacationers choosing Malta rose by seven per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to last, and gives vindication to the Maltese hotels and holidays lobby who had urged the government to allow low cost airlines to fly to the island.The first thr... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th November 2007
Recently released figures are showing the number of tourists choosing Malta rose by seven per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to last, and gives vindication to the Maltese hotels and holidays lobby who had urged the government to allow low... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th August 2007
The UK's favourite TV soap and the world's longest running drama, Coronation Street, has boosted interest in the island of Malta, according to a UK based Malta holidays guide.
Aired in late July and early August, the soap ran a storyline with two of Co... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th July 2007
After some years of a declining tourist market, the Mediterranean island of Malta is seeing a revival in her fortunes as a mainstream tourist destination.
The prospects for the island have improved dramatically over the last year. At one point in 2006 ... Read >
Author: Roger Munns20th July 2007
Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, between Libya and Sicily, you will find the little archipelago of Malta. Maltese history is very significant as its location. Malta's fate, more than on one occasion, has even changed the story of Europe. The i... Read >
Author: Malta17th May 2007
The first half of this year has started well for the Malta holidays and hotel industry, with an increase in visitors for the first few months compared to 2006 - a good indication that if the off peak season is doing well the rest of the year could also se... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2007
Fewer people have been holidaying on the island of Malta in recent year, but the hope is that 2007 will see new life breathed into her hotel and holidays industry.
The Malta hotels and holiday industry are major players in the island's economy, and wit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th February 2007
European real estate investors from the UK and mainland Europe looking for high growth in 2007 are hoping for a repeat of the property inflation seen in Malta when it joined the EU in 2004, and it could become reality with the news that low cost airlines ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th January 2007
Low levels of holiday take ups in 2006 With tourists deserting her, Malta is still reeling from a period of declining visitor numbers, but has now started to receive low cost flights.
Could it be the spark to reignite the island's long suffering holida... Read >
Author: Roger Munns05th December 2006
News that the Malta tourist industry has been waiting for so long for has finally been confirmed - low cost flights to the island have been granted approval and are already flying to the Mediterranean island.
Visitor numbers to the Mediterranean holida... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th November 2006
Holidays to Malta are to get a late season boost from the island's air show which is set to be the best ever this year, with tens of thousands of islanders and tourists attending the event over the weekend of September 23 and 24.
Making the event a tru... Read >
Author: Roger Munns16th November 2006
Property prices on the Mediterranean island of Malta have risen again, and according to overseas property specialists Tribune Properties, there is no end in sight yet to any downturn in the market.
Recent government figures showed a sixteen per cent ... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten16th November 2006
Malta's annual international air show is set to be the best ever this year, with tens of thousands of islanders and tourists attending the event over the weekend of September 23 and 24.
Making the event a truly international one, as well as the Armed F... Read >
Author: Roger Munns04th October 2006
Property prices on the Mediterranean island of Malta have risen again, and according to overseas property specialists Tribune Properties, there is no end in sight yet to any downturn in the market.
Recent government figures showed a sixteen per cent ri... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th September 2006
Malta's holiday industry has received the latest target set by the island's tourism authority with more than a little sceptism after an announcement that a target of a million and half visitors a year to the island could be achieved in three years time.
... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten13th August 2006
The Malta holiday industry has received the latest target set by the island's tourism authority with more than a little sceptism after an announcement that a target of a million and half visitors a year to the island could be achieved in three years time.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th June 2006
Holidays in Malta could be off the list of destinations offered by major tour operators from next summer, according to press reports.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it has been reported that at least one of the tour operators is seriously consid... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th May 2006
Holidays in Malta could be off the list of destinations offered by major tour operators from next summer, according to press reports.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it has been reported that at least one of the tour operators is seriously consid... Read >
Author: Roger Munns09th November 2005
Leaders of over 50 countries from the Commonwealth will be meeting on the Mediterranean island of Malta from November 25 to 27, and for three days the island will be enjoying the attention of hundreds of millions of TV and online news viewers and newspape... Read >
Author: Roger Munns
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