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Maltese family invests €10 million in Buġibba hotel as tourism shifts to quality
Investment
Hospitality

Maltese family invests €10 million in Buġibba hotel as tourism shifts to quality

The Agius family opens a 4-star Innside by Meliá hotel in Buġibba, backing the government's quality tourism drive with a €10 million bet.

12 Aug 2026
German food service acquisition gets Maltese competition review
Regulation
Hospitality

German food service acquisition gets Maltese competition review

MCCAA reviews the acquisition of VION Food Service by Meat Acquico Germany II, inviting objections within seven days.

12 Aug 2026
Marsaxlokk's last firilla restored as tourism draw
Tourism
Hospitality

Marsaxlokk's last firilla restored as tourism draw

A 100-year-old traditional fishing boat, one of Malta's last surviving firilli, has been restored to sailing condition in a project that aims to boost Marsaxlokk's tourism appeal.

12 Aug 2026
Michelin Keys 2026: Malta's luxury hotels in line for global recognition
Tourism
Hospitality

Michelin Keys 2026: Malta's luxury hotels in line for global recognition

The Michelin Guide will unveil its 2026 Key hotel selection on September 18, with four new special awards. Maltese properties remain eligible.

12 Aug 2026
Delta's Malta-New York Route Lands: A Bet on America's High-Spending Traveller
Tourism
Hospitality

Delta's Malta-New York Route Lands: A Bet on America's High-Spending Traveller

Delta Air Lines touched down in Malta, launching the first US carrier service from JFK. The three-times-weekly route targets America's highest-spending tourists.

12 Aug 2026
Valletta's compact luxury: Michelin stars and boutique hotels power capital's tourism appeal
Tourism
Hospitality

Valletta's compact luxury: Michelin stars and boutique hotels power capital's tourism appeal

Valletta's 0.24 square miles pack Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end boutique hotels, reshaping the capital into a premium short-break destination.

12 Aug 2026
Qormi bread: a centuries-old delicacy with modern market potential
Tourism
Hospitality

Qormi bread: a centuries-old delicacy with modern market potential

Only a handful of bakers still make Qormi bread in the traditional way. Chef André Borg explains why this unique product matters for Malta's culinary identity.

12 Aug 2026
Restored Palace Tapestries: A New Lure for Malta's Cultural Tourism and Events Sector
Tourism
Hospitality

Restored Palace Tapestries: A New Lure for Malta's Cultural Tourism and Events Sector

The 300-year-old tapestries are back after a two-year conservation in Belgium, strengthening Malta's unique heritage offer for visitors and business events.

12 Aug 2026
Malta Tourism Authority renews Manchester United 'Malta Day' campaign ahead of derby match
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta Tourism Authority renews Manchester United 'Malta Day' campaign ahead of derby match

The MTA will showcase Malta at Old Trafford and across Manchester during the Man Utd vs Man City match, targeting millions of impressions.

12 Aug 2026
Malta doubles down on sustainable tourism leadership with UN conference, new diplomatic ties
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta doubles down on sustainable tourism leadership with UN conference, new diplomatic ties

Malta concluded a three-day UN Tourism programme with a high-level conference on balancing growth, people and planet, and held bilateral talks with Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Montenegro and Israel.

12 Aug 2026
Ċirkewwa Marine Park gets management plan as Malta bets on sustainable diving tourism
Tourism
Hospitality

Ċirkewwa Marine Park gets management plan as Malta bets on sustainable diving tourism

The new framework turns legal designation into active protection, with zoning, mooring rules and enforcement to balance conservation with diving and boating.

12 Aug 2026
Michelin turns up the heat on sustainability in Malta's restaurants
Sustainability
Hospitality

Michelin turns up the heat on sustainability in Malta's restaurants

Michelin's sustainability focus pressures Malta's fine dining sector to adapt or risk losing recognition.

12 Aug 2026