The Malta Chamber’s ‘Rediscover’ vision calls for a tourism model that is responsible and respectful of Malta’s environmental and cultural assets A thought-provoking editorial published in the Times of Malta on January 17 casts a spotlight on a crucial juncture for Malta’s tourism industry. The traditional focus on increasing tourist numbers is showing its limits, as seen in theContinue reading “Opinion: Malta’s tourism transformation”
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Maltese sentiment highlights challenging Budget 2024
The recent Eurobarometer survey for Malta provides crucial insights into the prevailing mood, particularly as the upcoming Budget 2024 looms on the horizon. The economic landscape in Malta, a primary concern for its citizens, has undergone a noticeable transformation. While 56 per cent of respondents still view the economic situation positively, this number has plummetedContinue reading “Maltese sentiment highlights challenging Budget 2024”
Opinion: Tourists are spending less
While number of tourists increased, same is not true about their spending power Tourism plays a vital role when it comes to Malta’s identity, providing countless jobs and supporting local businesses and communities. The first quarter of 2023 has shown a significant increase in the number of passengers arriving in Malta compared to the sameContinue reading “Opinion: Tourists are spending less”
The opportunities and challenges that lie within the year ahead
In the December 2022 episode of L-INTRAPRIZA, The #MaltaChamber President, Marisa Xuereb, together with other business leaders and industry experts, share their views on the opportunities and challenges that lie within the year ahead. Also featured in this episode: 🔹 Pierre Stafrace, Chairperson, The Malta Chamber Wines, Spirits, Beverages & Tobacco Business Section🔹 Silvan Mifsud, Chairperson, The Malta Chamber FamilyContinue reading “The opportunities and challenges that lie within the year ahead”
Fewer direct air links with UK and Germany a cause for concern for higher-end local tourism operators
The number of connections with the UK, Germany and Scandinavia have dropped sharply … but those with Poland have increased High-end hotels are concerned that the post-COVID tourism recovery will be an uneven one, with the luxury segment losing out from a significant downturn in connectivity with the key UK, German and Scandinavian markets. TouristsContinue reading “Fewer direct air links with UK and Germany a cause for concern for higher-end local tourism operators”
‘It is almost becoming normal to be on uneven ground,’ says Alan Arrigo summing up 2022
The Robert Arrigo & Sons Co-CEO, expresses his thoughts on the importance of investing in ourselves physically and mentally, and to never stop learning if we want to succeed in the coming year. Robert Arrigo & Sons Co-CEO Alan Arrigo shares his vision as we move closer towards 2023 and expresses his concern at theContinue reading “‘It is almost becoming normal to be on uneven ground,’ says Alan Arrigo summing up 2022”
Robert Arrigo & Sons Co-CEO Alan Arrigo receives special tribute award on behalf of late father
The late Robert Arrigo was chosen by SME Chamber President Paul Abela for his President’s Choice Award Alan Arrigo, son of Robert Arrigo and co-CEO at destination management company Robert Arrigo & Sons, last Friday received an award on behalf of his late father as a special tribute. Last Friday, the Malta Chamber of SMEsContinue reading “Robert Arrigo & Sons Co-CEO Alan Arrigo receives special tribute award on behalf of late father”
Quo Vadis Tourism? Co-CEO at Robert Arrigo & Sons, Alan Arrigo, shares his thoughts
How sustainable is the required growth of Malta’s tourism industry, especially in the light of figures quoted in a recent study claiming ‘Malta needs to attract 4.7 million tourists a year by 2027’? The topic of tourism was on everyone’s mind last week as the results of a study commissioned by the Malta Hotels andContinue reading “Quo Vadis Tourism? Co-CEO at Robert Arrigo & Sons, Alan Arrigo, shares his thoughts”
European air links under stress as staff shortage irks unions
The air travel industry’s lack of foresight blows up in its face, with passengers caught in the blast Staff shortages are being felt across all industries, but in few is the impact as deeply and widely felt as the lack of staff available for airlines and airports, with flights grounded and hours-long queues continuing to pile miseryContinue reading “European air links under stress as staff shortage irks unions”
Rediscover: A Strategic Masterplan for Tourism
In the post-pandemic world, the Malta Chamber’s new vision for tourism seeks to foreground quality experiences, focus on sustainability and develop close collaboration to regenerate the sector Tourism has changed and it’s time for Malta to adapt. Against the backdrop of a pandemic that has completely altered the tourism landscape locally and globally, the TourismContinue reading “Rediscover: A Strategic Masterplan for Tourism”
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