Greece is a steady preference for Brits even despite Brexit, coming in third after Cyprus and Malta with over 20%.
Malta
Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa to Open in 2018
According to the news this month from the Malta Tourism Authority, the all new Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa is slated to open where once a Le Méridien property stood. The rebrand of the already popular Malta stay promises guest Marriott service at one of St. Julian’s Bay’s most picturesque properties.
Malta Hosts 14th Junior Eurovision Song Contest
The Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Maltese Member Public Broadcasting Services Ltd (PBS) have announced that the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place this November in Malta. PBS is slated to host the event in November, in the capital of Valletta.
Malta Cracks Down on “Irregular” Restaurateurs
In news from Malta, the Tourism Authority there has begun clamping down on the number of illegal restaurants. Already this year the authorities have made 613 inspections, compared with 608 made in all of 2013. Establishments without proper licensing and in breach of other regulations are being forced to either close or remedy their situation.
ITT Conference 2014 Malta
Coming up this summer the ITT Conference is set to take place from 2−4 June 2014 at The Hilton Malta Hotel on the Portomaso waterfront in Malta.
Four Family Friendly Beach Vacation Stays in Europe
Europe is such a vacation surprise, especially for families. The dual benefit of experiencing history, new cultures, memorable or even forgotten places, and especially world famous sun worshiping destinations, this all makes the “old continent” an everlasting touristic wonder. This week we focus on Europe stays you may not have heard of, but places you’ll never forget once you visit. Here’s four kid friendly hotels choices to investigate this summer.
Wizz Air Launched New Budapest-Malta Low Cost Route
Low-cost airline Wizz Air, one of the top players in the low-fare market of Central and Eastern Europe, has announced the addition of a new route to its flight map, the Budapest-Malta route. Flights between the Hungarian Capital and the island of Malta will debut on May 17th, 2013, and the route will initially be operated twice a week.
European Retailers Form Up via CEETRA
In business news, a group of travel retail companies have formally united to create a so called Central and Eastern Europe Travel Retail Association (CEETRA).
A Taste of Malta: Delicata Classic Wine Fest
Headed to Malta this month? Don’t miss the 10th annual Delicata Classic Wine Festival set to take place Valletta August 31 – Sept 2. Delicata, along with the Nadur local council, presents this wonderful gathering at the sleepy little village of Gozo, Nadur. The Ġnien il-Kunsill will be the scene of this year’s festivities.
Valentine’s Room Service Eastern Europe Style
This Valentine’s take that special someone to a love nest never before experienced, Eastern Europe for example. Prague and Malta make for unforgettable romantic getaway spots. And the room service is incomparable.