Malta compares well with other locations when it comes to flight and accommodation prices
While some argued that locals don't want low-income jobs, others stated that this is still unacceptable
Last year, Malta witnessed tourist expenditure totalling €2.7 billion, reflecting a 32.7% increase
The initiative’s introduction was delayed after consultation with the industries affected
A new terminal in Marsa is still in shell form
The penultimate month of 2023 saw a 24.7% increase in tourists when compared to the same month last year
The Irish airline welcomed the removal of its flights from “pirate sites”, but warned of short-term impacts
The Gozo Tourism Association also highlighted construction as a major threat to the rural island’s continuing attractiveness to tourists
This proposal basement parking, stores, a hair salon, along with a cafeteria and restaurants
The process towards certification is meticulous and is awarded through the Green Key programme
Respondents divided on whether workers currently in employment should be dismissed if they do not pass test
Over a third of all passengers came from Italy and Germany
Hotels face several challenges – but the Budget does not address any of them
Hospitality businesses representatives are supportive of measures to improve workers’ skills, but warn against actions that increase businesses’ operational costs
Workers will be trained in English, Malta’s tourism product and customer service, among other skills
Malta compares well with other locations when it comes to flight and accommodation prices
While some argued that locals don't want low-income jobs, others stated that this is still unacceptable
Last year, Malta witnessed tourist expenditure totalling €2.7 billion, reflecting a 32.7% increase
The initiative’s introduction was delayed after consultation with the industries affected
A new terminal in Marsa is still in shell form
The penultimate month of 2023 saw a 24.7% increase in tourists when compared to the same month last year
The Irish airline welcomed the removal of its flights from “pirate sites”, but warned of short-term impacts
The Gozo Tourism Association also highlighted construction as a major threat to the rural island’s continuing attractiveness to tourists
This proposal basement parking, stores, a hair salon, along with a cafeteria and restaurants
The process towards certification is meticulous and is awarded through the Green Key programme
Respondents divided on whether workers currently in employment should be dismissed if they do not pass test
Over a third of all passengers came from Italy and Germany
Hotels face several challenges – but the Budget does not address any of them
Hospitality businesses representatives are supportive of measures to improve workers’ skills, but warn against actions that increase businesses’ operational costs
Workers will be trained in English, Malta’s tourism product and customer service, among other skills