Let’s measure tourism success in real value In 2024, Malta welcomed over 3.5 million tourists, with projections suggesting over four million in 2025. While these milestones are often celebrated, locals and industry operators increasingly view them as excessive. Are we measuring the right kind of success? Tourism performance has long been measured by volume: arrivals,Continue reading “Beyond heads on pillows”
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Can Malta keep up blockbuster increase in tourist arrivals throughout 2025?
The Malta Tourism Authority’s use of tailored marketing to niche markets is paying off, says Alan Arrigo Malta has kicked off 2025 with a surge in tourist arrivals, registering a staggering 25 per cent increase over the same period in 2024. This trend, if sustained throughout the year, could see the country welcoming close toContinue reading “Can Malta keep up blockbuster increase in tourist arrivals throughout 2025?”
Alan Arrigo on why Malta needs to shift focus from tourist numbers to quality experiences
While record-breaking arrival numbers may seem positive, they have also raised concerns about sustainability and the overall visitor experience As Malta continues to see record-breaking tourist arrival numbers, concerns about sustainability and visitor experience are mounting. Alan Arrigo, Co-CEO of Robert Arrigo & Sons and a council member of the Malta Chamber, sheds light onContinue reading “Alan Arrigo on why Malta needs to shift focus from tourist numbers to quality experiences”
TOURISM IN MALTA
AN OUTLOOK FOR 2025 As we step into 2025, Malta’s tourism sector is on the brink of another year of growth, driven by rising tourist arrivals and the launch of new real estate developments in the accommodation sector. However, this growth brings challenges that call for strategic management and foresight from both operators and publicContinue reading “TOURISM IN MALTA”
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”
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