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06th July 2009
All citizens of EU Member States can buy their first property in Malta knowing full well that they have no actual restrictions. Permits are not required in most cases and when they are they are easily issued to all bona-fide purchasers without any majo... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba04th April 2009
Gozo is one of the most placid destinations of the world, for the essential relaxation and an excellent experience. It is near the mainland European cities. Maltese islands are located in the centre of Mediterranean Sea at a shorter void from the Italian ... Read >
Author: Peter24th February 2009
What’s the likelihood that Sicily property is bucking the global financial turmoil that is plaguing so many countries around the world, including mainland Italy and is currently recording strong capital growth? It's not, is unfortunately the answer.
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Author: Marc Da-Silva17th February 2009
Flights to Tenerife: Flights from UK to Spain
One of the most popular summer sun destinations for British holidaymakers, Tenerife is easily reached by regular direct flights from across the UK.
From London, it's possible to fly from Gatwick, Luton a... Read >
Author: Travelfan03rd 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 Palmer02nd February 2009
The island of Malta counts tourism as an important part of her economy. This has magnified the concern associated with the decline in tourism in the last few years. Attributed mostly to the economy, the island experienced a loss of 45,000 tourists in 2007... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st December 2008
Are low-cost airlines to blame for the downfall of more expensive airlines? The news that UK based XL Airways had folded was expected to cause quite a stir among the tourism-dependent areas it served. Malta did not receive as much air traffic from XL Airw... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th October 2008
It seems Portsmouth FC's goalkeeper David James is enjoying the fruits of his team's latest sponsorship agreement. James was named "Man of the Match" after Portsmouth's opening game of the season at Fratton Park this season, with a trip to Malta being the... 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 Palmer06th June 2008
Many airlines, especially low-cost airlines, are accustomed to record sales during the peak travel months of summer.
Air Malta, celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, had a record breaking winter season with more than 500,000 passengers originati... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th May 2008
Malta's location in the Mediterranean makes it a popular vacation spot for tourists from Europe.
Prior to the development of Malta's tourist industry in the 1950s, the economy was geared toward providing services to the British military.
During thi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th April 2008
As an island, arriving in Sicily restricts one’s options. That said, travelers have the choice of arriving by air, land, or sea. It’s better to pre-book all traveling arrangements including connections well in advance to take advantage of lower rates.... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson28th 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 Palmer08th January 2008
One of Europe’s leading low-fare airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, is set to start operating a route between Oslo and Malta from April 2008 onwards.
The announcement was made after Norwegian AS -- one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines -- successfu... 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 Palmer12th October 2007
The latest news of another airline joining the race for the flight to Malta market has put pressure on the low cost airlines already operating to the holiday island to further reduce their prices to stay ahead of their competition - all good news for cons... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2007
Vacation and business people visiting Malta are enjoying lower fares since the introduction of low cost airlines late last year.
Not only has their choice of airline and airports serving Malta widened considerably, but the perennial favourite of many b... 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 Munns11th July 2007
Vacation destination Malta in Europe has enjoyed a revival in the number of British people visiting the Mediterranean holiday island since low cost flights were introduced last year.
Hotel and holiday bookings have been up for the first time in a numbe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st July 2007
When thinking about a tour of Europe, it might be worth considering taking advantage of great airfare rates and visit the island of Malta, a land filled with history and mystery.
Malta comprises an archipelago of islands nestled in the warm waters of t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th May 2007
New holiday arrivals on the sunshine island of Malta are set to reverse the decline of recent years after the introduction of new routes from the island's core UK market, and recent news suggests that other European airlines could soon be landing at Malta... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th 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 Palmer15th April 2007
Flying times of over three hours from their main market has always meant Malta has a starting disadvantage compared to her main holiday competitors of Spain and her islands.
But Malta does appeal to visitors from the British Isles who want a holiday in... 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 Palmer12th March 2007
A holiday time flight from London to Malta that didn't depart on has set alarm bells ringing on the holiday island of Malta.
The flight operator, well known and popular airline Ryanair, claims no flight was scheduled, while one newspaper said they had ... 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 Munns02nd January 2007
A recent announcement by a major UK tour operator that it is to expand its operations in Malta as a response to increased demand has caught some in the island's holiday and hotel industry by surprise.
The news from MyTravel comes after an agreement wit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th 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 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.
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Author: Thomas Berten19th February 2006
With Malta visitor numbers static in recent years and facing new competiton from former Eastern Bloc countries offering cheap holidays, the recent announcement by the Maltese government that negotiations were at an advanced stage with two low cost airline... Read >
Author: Roger Munns06th December 2005
No visit to Malta would be complete without a visit to its elegant, walled city of Mdina and its suburb, Rabat, in the Old City. Mdina and Rabat are steeped more than 4000 years in history when they formed part of a Roman settlement. Walking through Mdi... Read >
Author: Pawan Kumare
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