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Malta travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It’s a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. It has numerous fortresses, megalithic temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating to circa 4000 B.C.
Egypt Welcomes 14.4 Million Visitors, Sets Sights on 30 Million
Egypt welcomed 14.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 4% year...
Victoria, Gozo, Named European Capital Of Culture 2031, Showcasing One of Malta’s Sister Islands to a Global Audience
Victoria, Gozo has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2031. This marks a major...
WTTC Malta Summit Turns Global Connections into Business: Trip.com Deal Shows the Power of Membership
Can a global tourism summit generate real business? Malta's strategic agreement with Trip.com Group...
Unlock Futures Alliance Launches Practical Guide to Protect Children Across Travel, Leisure and Entertainment
WTTC is bringing governments, tourism businesses, UN agencies, and ECPAT together to strengthen...
WTTC Brings $2 Billion Tourism Investment Commitment to Malta
WTTC's global network of tourism industry leaders delivers a major investment commitment for Malta...
WTTC Brings the U.S. Back to the Tourism Table—but Trump’s Envoy Nick Adams Raises Hard Questions
WTTC brought America’s government back into global tourism dialogue—but what comes with that access...
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara at WTTC: A Refreshing Return to Reason
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara’s conversation at the WTTC summit in Malta offered a refreshing...
Delhi Wins WTTC Summit 2027: Incredible India Gets Ready for Its Next Global Moment
Delhi will host the WTTC Global Summit in 2027, returning the event to India after 22 years. In...
More Tourists or Better Tourism? Ministers Clash on Growth at WTTC Malta
Croatia wants stronger tourism earnings without bigger summer crowds. Egypt sees room for many more...
More Tourists—or Better Tourism? WTTC Malta Panel Challenges the Growth Game
More visitors do not automatically mean better tourism. At the WTTC Global Summit in Malta...
Gloria Guevara Shook Up World Tourism in Malta—and Earned My Vote
Tourism faces political divisions, technological disruption, and growing pressure to deliver for...
Manfredi Lefebvre’s Bold Vision Powers WTTC’s Malta Summit
Manfredi Lefebvre brought an entrepreneur’s ambition to WTTC’s Malta Global Summit, urging tourism...
Malta’s Robert Abela to Tourism Leaders: Growth Must Improve Lives
Malta’s tourism is breaking records, but Prime Minister Robert Abela wants success measured by more...
WTTC Malta Honors Former UNWTO Icons Frangialli, Rifai, Dho and Garayev — But Where Was UN Tourism?
WTTC Malta honored former UNWTO leaders Francesco Frangialli and Taleb Rifai, alongside influential...
WTTC Global Summit in Malta Concludes: Tourism Leaders Honored, New Priorities Announced, and What’s Next
The WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta has concluded with major tourism policy announcements, awards...
BREAKING: WTTC Global Summit in 2027 New Delhi, India
India will host the WTTC Global Summit 2027 in New Delhi after a landmark gathering in Malta. With...
WTTC Malta Summit: One Million Tourism SMEs, New Partnerships and Europe’s Tourism Future
WTTC's Malta Summit unveiled a plan to support one million tourism SMEs, new international...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Heart of World Tourism Honored with WTTC Icon Award in Malta
Some tourism leaders build institutions. Others touch hearts. In Malta, Dr. Taleb Rifai received...
WTTC Brings 24 Countries Together in Malta to Rewrite the Rules of Tourism Competitiveness
Ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries met at the WTTC Global Summit in Malta to...
WTTC Global Summit 2026 Opens in Malta with a Salute of Cannon Fire
Cannon fire echoed across Valletta’s Grand Harbour as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 got underway in...
Nikolina Brnjac Brings Europe’s Tourism and Mobility Agenda to WTTC Malta
Croatia’s former Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac is heading to Malta for the WTTC Global Summit...
WTTC and ICC Could Give Tourism’s Small Businesses Something They Rarely Have: A Global Voice
WTTC and the International Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to strengthen millions of tourism...
Why Is United Airlines Launching Flights to Overtourism-Weary Mallorca?
United Airlines is expanding nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and...
Opinion: WTTC Heads to Malta. Is Something Bigger Taking Shape in Global Tourism?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) may be evolving from the voice of the world's largest...
For Two Days, Malta Becomes the Global Capital of Tourism
More than 1000 global tourism leaders are heading to Malta, but the WTTC Global Summit is about...
Three North American Crews Participate in The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta
On October 17, 2026, Valletta’s Grand Harbor in Malta will host the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
Canada Moves Closer to Europe: What It Could Mean for Travel, Tourism and the Trump Factor
Could Canada’s proposed new relationship with the European Union reshape transatlantic travel? With...
Trump White House Sends Special Envoy as Former Spanish PM Joins WTTC Malta Summit
The Trump White House is sending tourism envoy Nick Adams to the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, where...
Why Mexico Could Become Malta’s Next Big Award-Winning Tourism Opportunity
Mexico could become Malta’s next high-value tourism market. Following VisitMalta’s LuxuryLab award...
Meet Justin Trudeau in Malta: For the First Time, Non-WTTC Members Can Join the Global Summit
Want to meet Justin Trudeau and the world’s top tourism leaders in Malta? The WTTC Global Summit...
Experience the WTTC Global Summit 2026: Executive Access opens to non-members
For the first time, senior Travel & Tourism leaders outside the WTTC Membership community can...
WTTC Malta 2026: The Dream List of Global Tourism Leaders Heading to Valletta
Malta is about to become the center of world tourism. More than 200 CEOs and tourism leaders —...
Malta’s Ancient Cities to Glow by Candlelight for One Magical Night
Malta’s ancient cities of Mdina and Rabat will glow by candlelight on September 19, inviting...
WTTC Is Growing Fast – and ClubMed Lifestyle Group Is the Latest Global Tourism Heavyweight to Join
WTTC is expanding ahead of its Global Summit in Malta, with ClubMed Lifestyle Group joining a...
Malta Joins WTTC as Global Tourism Leaders Prepare to Descend on Valletta
Malta is joining the World Travel & Tourism Council just weeks before Valletta hosts the WTTC...
California Has a Message for the World at WTTC Malta: You’re Welcome
California is heading to Malta as global tourism leaders gather for the WTTC Global Summit October...
Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?
From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana...
Malta Takes Center Stage in a Modern Mediterranean Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is fueling new interest in the Mediterranean, while Richard E...
Mount Etna Eruption Creates a Tourism Boom and Travel Nightmare in Sicily
Mount Etna’s spectacular eruption is creating a tourism paradox in Sicily. Visitors are...
Malta’s Endless Mediterranean Summer Stretches Into Fall With Delta’s Nonstop JFK Service
For Americans, Endless Summer in Malta runs with Delta's Nonstop New York JFK- Malta service until...
Best Island Destinations for Incentive Travel – European Style
What are the best island destinations for incentive travel from Europe? The eTN pick takes...
Music in Gozo: Where Malta’s Ancient Folk Songs Meet Global Superstars
Discover how Malta and Gozo blend global music festivals with centuries-old folk traditions. From...
EU Greenwashing Rules Could Hurt Tourism SMEs, Warns SUNX President Geoffrey Lipman
Professor Geoffrey Lipman is asking the European Commission to postpone implementation of its new...
New SUNx BestStar Global Institute Launched in The Hague to Champion Education, Peace, and Sustainable Travel
The SUNx BestStar Global Institute (SxBGI) has launched in The Hague, uniting humanitarian leaders...
VisitMalta Positions Island Nation for U.S. Growth After Delta Air Service Launch
VisitMalta's first North American Marketing Seminar, held following Delta Air Lines' launch of...
Malta’s Tourism Ambition Comes Full Circle as WTTC Global Summit Brings World Leaders to Valletta
Malta’s long-term tourism strategy reaches a major milestone as the World Travel & Tourism...
Delta Launches First-Ever Nonstop Flight Between New York and Malta
Delta Air Lines has launched the first-ever nonstop service between New York JFK and Malta...
Tourism Statesman Sounds the Alarm: Prof. Geoffrey Lipman Warns the World Is Running Out of Time
Tourism industry veteran Geoffrey Lipman delivered a powerful warning on World Environment Day...
Pride Is More Than a Parade: Why Democracy and Tourism Are Now Linked
As Pride celebrations sweep across Europe, they have become more than cultural events. From...
Malta’s MICAS Unveils Landmark Reggie Burrows Hodges Exhibition in Artist’s First European Solo Show
The Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS) has unveiled Mela, the first European solo...
Michelle Buttigieg, VisitMalta North America Awarded As Destination Leader of The Year
Michelle Buttigieg, North America Representative for VisitMalta, was honored with the Destination...
Earth Day 2026: SUNx Malta Launches “A Symphony for Change” to Inspire Young Ocean Guardians
SUNx Malta celebrates Earth Day 2026 with “A Symphony for Change,” a vibrant Dodo4Kids video by...
Luxury, Long-Haul, and LGBTQ+: Malta’s Aggressive Push for High-Value Tourists
Malta is rapidly expanding beyond its traditional European visitor base, attracting high-spending...
Malta Steals the Spotlight as a Powerhouse of the Mediterranean Superyacht Scene
Malta cements its status as a Mediterranean superyacht powerhouse, earning top recognition for its...
The New Face of Climate Hope: SUNx Launches Young Global Writer’s Search — “Dodo4Kids for Tomorrow’s World”
SUNx Malta launches a global young writers’ competition to create climate-focused Dodo4Kids stories...
Malta Tourism Authority Showcases Luxury & MICE Excellence Across North America Roadshow
Malta Tourism Authority concluded a successful North America Luxury and MICE Roadshow across New...
La Dolce Vita in Malta
VisitMalta North America marked the official launch of La Dolce Vita in Malta — a luxury hardcover...
Malta Broadens Tourism Strategy, Courting LGBTQ Americans and Chinese Travelers
Malta is reshaping its tourism strategy by courting U.S. LGBTQ travelers seeking inclusive...
VisitMalta Launches Major New York Campaign Ahead of Delta’s First Nonstop Flight to Malta
VisitMalta has launched a major advertising campaign across New York to promote the upcoming Delta...
Malta’s 2050 Vision for Tourism, the Nation and Its People Revealed at ITB Berlin
At the ITB Berlin travel trade fair, Malta’s senior official Ronald Mizzi presented the country’s...
Malta Launches First Delta Vacations Program Supporting New Nonstop U.S. Flights
Malta has launched its first Delta Vacations program, supporting a new nonstop Delta Air Lines...
Dodo4Kids Takes Center Stage at Exclusive Pre-ITB Berlin Dinner — Limited Seats Available
Join Global Tourism Leaders Informally in Berlin: Limited Seats Left for Exclusive Pre-ITB...
The MICHELIN Guide Malta 2026 Reaffirms Malta as a Premier Mediterranean Gastronomic Destination
The recently unveiled MICHELIN Guide Malta 2026 reinforced the island's continued success as a...
LGBTQ Tourism Shifts Away from the United States as New Global Winners Emerge
Malta, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand are emerging as leading LGBTQ-friendly travel...
Institute of Hospitality Expands into Southern Europe with IoH Mediterranean, Dr Julian Zarb of Malta Takes the Lead
Dr Julian Zarb from Malta has been appointed Regional Chair of IoH Mediterranean, leading the...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
Malta Emerges as a Premier Mediterranean Destination for Runners and Outdoor Adventurers
Malta — With its sun-drenched coastline, historic streets, and rugged countryside, Malta is...
Malta Shines at FITUR Madrid as 2026 Events Calendar Signals Strong Momentum
Malta was among the busiest and most talked-about stands on opening day of FITUR in Madrid...
Malta Biennale 2026 Turns the Maltese Islands into a Spring Cultural Destination
Malta Biennale 2026 transforms the Maltese Islands into a spring destination for art-loving...
Climate Change Is a Human Rights Crisis—And the Travel Industry Must Act
Climate change is now a human rights emergency. UN leaders and scientists warn that rising...
Why Malta Fairyland Is One of Europe’s Fastest-Growing Christmas Events?
This winter, Malta becomes a festive travel hotspot as Fairyland transforms Valletta and Floriana...
Linking Malta to the Belt and Road: A New Blueprint for Climate Friendly Travel from SUNx
SUNx Malta and WAOSD have formed a strategic partnership to advance Climate Friendly Travel across...
Malta Awarded the 2026 Best Cave/Cavern/Grotto in Scuba Diving Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards
The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta was awarded the 2026 Best Cave/Cavern/Grotto in Scuba Diving...
Lufthansa City Center Charts Its Future at Global Summit in Malta
With a 7.6 billion euro annual turnover and thousands of employees worldwide, Lufthansa City Center...
Visit Malta Explore More Stories, Explore More Flavors TV Ad Campaign is now Award Winning
VisitMalta won a Gold 2025 Award for its TV Advertising Campaign, Explore More Stories, Explore...
How to Get an Unexpected Upgrade On A Trip to Europe?
Europe attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year. This remarkable success presents not only...
American Crews join the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta
The 46th annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, a 606-nautical-mile journey beginning and ending in the...
Valletta (Malta) Ranked among the Top 10 Cities in the World in Condé Nast Traveler’s US Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Today, Condé Nast Traveler magazine unveiled the results of its annual US Readers’ Choice Awards...
