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Malta Cruises To New Passenger Record Valletta, capital of Malta, has increased the number of cruise passengers arriving on the island in successive years recently. And 2008 saw a new record established with over 500,000 cruise passengers spending time in Malta. Malta Targets Younger Vacation Market The number of vacations being taken in 2009 is going to be lower than previous years...Malta is trying to tap into a younger market in the hope of broadening her appeal during a declining market. Exchange Rate Crash Hits Britons 2009 Malta Holiday Plans Two months ago the British Pound was buying a good amount of Euros and US dollars - but Sterling has sunk, and with it the 2009 holiday plans for some families. Diving Holidays In Malta For 2009 Among the best known holiday activities for families in Malta is the amazing scuba diving. Malta offers numerous beach diving excursions that explore everything from natural underwater vegetation to World War II ship wrecks. Malta Flights - Who Is Boosting The Holidays Market? It's three years since Malta finally gave in to the inevitable, and allowed low cost airlines to land at Luqa Airport. But some claim it's just a coincidence that the number of holidaymakers has increased... Learning English - Malta Language Schools Learning a new language is rarely easy - but if it's for a career and a higher salary with better prospects the motivation can be there. And there's an island in the sun that helps make learning English just that little bit easier... Malta Hotels Reach For The Stars Malta has been a favourite winter holiday destination for some years, but now the island is hoping to attract high spenders for a weekend or longer. The Mediterranean Top Ten The Mediterranean is full of islands welcoming holidaymakers to their shores year round - but which of the islands are voted best by tourists on a regular basis. Last Minute Vacations Are So Last Year The tourism and travel worlds are changing - up until recently the best way to get a good deal for a holiday was to book late and pick up a bargain. But with travel companies wanting revenue now, deep discounts are being offered to those who book next year's vacation this year. Malta Holiday Numbers Beat 2008 Meltdown With travel companies going bust and the economy slowing down, Malta has surprised many by increase the number of holidaymakers who have visited in 2008. A Worldwide Business on Your Laptop Entrepreneurs have been portrayed as virtually enslaved to their businesses for decades. The available technology today has given the entrepreneur far more personal freedom than business owners of the past. 2008 Season Starts Poorly For Portsmouth After winning the FA Cup, Portsmouth are looking forward to a good season in the Premiership, and maybe European honours too. But a 4-0 defeat to Chelsea didn't start the new season off well... UK Tourists - Spend, Spend, Spend! It's difficult to believe the British economy is in trouble... The British love their holidays, and it's one of the last things to be cut from the family budget. British Babes Love Their Holidays British babes have never had it so good - over a quarter have been on an overseas holiday by six months old. Parents are using their maternity leave to get cheap off peak holiday deals... Enrique Iglesias, Latin Superstar Honoured By Malta No other Latin music star has quite achieved the level of fame that Enrique Iglesias has. His memorable songs and lovable personality have made him a superstar all around the world. Recently, Malta was so taken with the star that they made him an honorary citizen. Malta Airport Boosts Healthy Flying Malta's Airport has addressed the negative issues associated with flying and has taken action to change the perception of airlines. The Healthy Flying campaign provides products to help passengers feel better during and after their flights to the island. The 2008 Valletta Malta Boat Show - Bigger, Better, Beautiful The 2008 Valletta Boat Show promises to top the 2007 event. A larger space and more exhibitors will draw a sizable crowd to the beautiful Maltese town of Marsa. Malta Buys US Rescue Helicopter In a continued effort to improve its rescue and security services, the government of Malta has recently purchased a new type of U.S.-made helicopter. Malta is the first country outside of the U.S. to use the UH-72A, a helicopter that American armed forces have only recently begun to fly. All Washed Up - Head For Malta Spa Hotels Malta has been making successful efforts to increase tourism by appealing to a younger market than the island has been used to. But the way their hotels are going, they could appeal equally to the luxury end of the market. Malta: A Getaway For Both Young And Old Holiday island Malta, once considered a getaway for retirees, is attempting bring in a youthful demographic. Recently, the Tourism Authority changed its efforts to attract a younger, wealthier group of people. This renewed focus has paid off, as the number of young people visiting the island has risen significantly in the first few months of 2008. Making Top Movies in Malta More Hollywood movie-makers are looking to Malta when they need a beautiful, tranquil or exotic location to film their latest movie. Over the years, several movies and television shows have been filmed in Malta, a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea. St. Paul's Bay, Malta - Perfect For Holidays The northern areas of Malta are less known than other parts of the island, with the exception of the St. Paul's Bay area, one of three large resorts on the island. St. Paul's Bay is the ideal vacation spot if you like to incorporate a bit of this and a bit of that into your holiday. Malta Has the Largest Family Units in Europe The island of Malta is the perfect place for a family holiday because the Maltese truly value children and family. It also has the largest family units in Europe. Airline Service Improvement For 2008 Pays Dividends If all it takes to run a successful airline is the cheapest fares, think again. Malta's airline is showing that good service win new passengers too. Island Airline Reports Record Growth New figures show a real turnaround in the number of tourists visiting Malta has been reflected in the latest figures from the island's own airline, with new destinations planned from Malta. Malta's Holiday Marketing Strategies Mediterranean's Malta has been promoting itself as a holiday island for some years, but is taking new marketing initiatives to reach an audience that might not have considered a holiday in Malta before. Malta Vacations Second Cheapest In EuroLand The British press have been giving conflicting advice for the price of a holiday in Malta this summer. It appears that Malta vacations are still a good deal for summer 2008... Malta Vacations Linked To Strong Euro In 2008 European vacation island Malta changed her currency from the Maltese Lire to the Euro on January 1st this year, and the Maltese people have adapted quickly. Quite how the Malta holidays industry will do this year with the Euro strong against the US dollar and British pound remains to be seen... Lights, Camera...and Malta! Holiday destinations can be boosted significantly when they appear in a film, with potentially millions of people around the world being introduced to an otherwise unknown location. The island of Malta is leading the field in the Mediterranean for film making... Vacations in Malta - The Reasons Why Are you considering a holiday in Malta instead of Spain or Florida? There's good reasons to think that Malta could be just as good for a family holiday... Eurozone Hits 2008 Malta Vacations At the start of the year on January 1st Malta, along with Cyprus, abandoned their own currencies to join the Euro. The Maltese people have flawlessly taken to the new currency - but the strength of their new currency could reverse the upturn in the Malta vacations market. Exchange Rates Changing American Holiday Plans It's summer time, and summer time for many people is vacation time. But the weakness of the US dollar and British pound could influence where Americans and the British take their vacations this year. Malta Welcomes The Lion The lion of European holidays is Spain, with Scandanavians, British and Germans heading for the Spanish Costas for a week or two relaxation. But little Malta has been doing well lately - and in a surprise move has seen a Spanish airline flying direct to Malta, adding confidence to Malta's holiday and hotels sector. Maltese Airline Raises Its Game Under pressure from competitors flying similar routes to the holiday island of Malta, the island's own airline is responding with advertising - and it's producing good returns. Malta Real Estate Snubs 2008 European Downturn As European homeowners wait nervously to see how much their properties have devalued, Malta's property market could see a rise in value this year. Malta Aims For Arts, History And Culture Tourists Successfully turning around Malta's tourist market has been quite an achievement in the last two years, and now the island is promoting three of her natural assets - art, history and culture - to further add to the number of visiting tourists. Malta Goes For The Youth Market The holiday island of Malta has been a firm favourite for British tourists who spent some time there while serving in the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy or British army in the 50's, 60's and early 70's. But Malta is now trying to reach out to a younger market to show them the Mediterranean island is an ideal holiday destination. Malta - The Natural Home For Learning English Learning English is increasingly seen as vital in today's global market - and the island of Malta is cashing in by providing language schools for students from non English speaking countries who want to improve their prospects. Malta Vacations - Good Things Come In Little Packages! If you're wondering where to take your 2008 vacation and have done the usual tourist hotspots - why not visit Malta, a little but friendly Mediterranean island? Quality Service Can Beat Low Fares In 2008 The fight for passengers is often seen as who can go lowest for airfares - but one airline is winning customers for quality of service where a lower fare is an option. European Airline Price Wars Sees Malta Fares Tumble For 2008 The national airline of Malta has had a rough ride in the last couple of years as new airlines have started competing on the same routes. But Air Malta are fighting back and has put together a deal which will see her carry more holidaymakers to Malta for summer 2008. Norway Joins Malta Vacation Flights For 2008 There's a scramble to win landing slots at Malta's Luqa International airport, and the latest country to see Malta as a holiday destination is Norway. New Currency Could Hit Malta Vacations Revival In 2008 Popular Mediterranean vacation island Malta adopted the Euro as her official currency in January, and reports suggest it could see holidays rise in price as the Maltese convert their currency. Youth Without Youth: A New Film About Choosing Good Over Evil A new Coppola film examines good against evil in an unusual way... Low Cost Airline Takeover Slashes 2008 Malta Flight Prices Cheap flight specialists easyJet has taken over European routes previously served by British Airways, and the new competition is already seeing flight and holiday prices to Malta tumble for summer 2008. Malta Notches Up Record Year For 2007 Vacations More positive travel news stories and low cost airlines wanting to fly to Malta has resulted in 2007 being the best year for the holiday island in six years - and 2008 could get better still. New 2008 Vacation Route For Spanish Airline Spain and her holiday islands enjoy the position of being the number one holiday destination in Europe. But a Spanish airline has just begun flights to Malta, boosting the small Mediterranean's tourism industry for 2008. Brits Push Malta To New Tourism High For 2008 New figures show that the number of British holiday makers chooisng to visiting Malta has increased substantially, with the island set to break new records in 2008. Cruise Ships Boost 2008 Maltese Holiday Ambitions Luxury cruise ships are including Valletta in Malta as a Mediterranean destination more often as part of an overall itineary, and it's come at a time when the island is seeing record numbers of people visiting for a holiday by air - the combination could lead to 2008 being a record year for Malta holidays. Euro Set To Spur 2008 Malta Real Estate Much of Europe is nervous about property prices falling in 2008, Malta is joining the Euro and it could have a positive imppact on the island's real estate prices. Malta Hilton Wins Environment Award The Hilton Hotel group has been taking major initiatives on the environment, with the Hilton in Malta leading the group for environmental awareness and action. Malta - Secure And Friendly For 2008 Vacations Malta has plenty of sunshine and the Mediterranean sea, but what gives the island an edge in today's world is peace of mind for tourists from arrival to departure. Malta Hotels Industry Celebrates 2007 Success Having experienced a declining market for six years, the Mediterranean holiday island of Malta has successfully turned her fortunes around to remain a major player in the hotels and holidays market. New Blockbuster To Be Filmed In Malta A new blockbuster about ancient Egypt is due to start filming in Malta in early2008, following hard on the heels of well known blockbusters such as Troy, Gladiator and the da Vinci Code. 2007 Vacation And Tourist Numbers Up For Malta New official figures confirm what the Malta airlines and hotels suspected - that the number of holiday makers choosing Malta has increased dramatically this summer and looks good for the rest of the year too. New Airline Drops Malta Flight Prices For 2008 The announcement of another airline deciding to fly to Malta has put pressure on low cost airlines to cut their airfares even more to attract holiday makers - and boosting Malta's holidays and hotels further for 2008. Learning English In Malta Learning English is proving to be valuable for those wanting to improve their career prospects in countries where English isn't the first language. The ex British colony of Malta has seen a rise in the number of students from abroad studying at her English language colleges. Budget Flyers Spend Rate Good For Malta Flights High volumes of tourists flying to Malta on cheap airlines are surprisingly spending as much on the island as passengers with the traditional airlines. Air Malta Fights Back With Lower 2007 Fares Increased competition has arrived for Malta's national airline, and is staging a fightback with low fares of its own to attract tourists visiting the Medietrranean holiday island. Street Cred For Malta Vacations Britain's longest running television soap opera, Coronation Street, has aired episodes fimed on the vacation island of Malta. Holiday and hotel enquiries have risen sharply... Cheap Flight Pioneer Plans Extra Malta Routes European holiday island of Malta has changed from opposing low cost airlines to actively pursuing them to boost her tourist market. And the airline that started it all is introducing a new route to Malta this year. Looping The Loop In Malta Just a year ago Malta had no cheap airlines flying to her airport. In the face of a declining holiday market, the island's authorities finally agreed to allow flights to start. From fighting against the idea, Malta has done a spectacular loop and is now welcoming low cost airlines after seeing tourist numbers rise since their arrival. Resurgent Malta Attracts 10 Per Cent More Visitors For 2007 New figures show Malta has turned her fortunes around with a ten per cent increase in tourist arrivals this year. Malta Extends Warm Welcome For New 2007 German Tourists Holiday island Malta has seen an increase in visitor numbers this year as British holidaymakers have been re-discovering the delights of the Mediterranean island. Good news for Malta comes too from Germany, where low cost airlines have reduced the cost of visiting Malta with a boost in visitors from a previously unexplored market. Official US Report Gives Malta Safe Holiday Status European holiday island of Malta has a long history of providing safe family holidays for visitors. While the people of Malta have a tradition of family values, her safety record is being highlighted in the wider world, helping Malta gain recognition as a prime holiday spot. Good Reasons To Visit Malta Frequently missed during a European tour, the little island of Malta is a fascinating mix of history and modern tourism for visitors. New French President Chooses Malta For Holiday Just hours after winning the French Presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy headed to Malta for a holiday before taking up the reigns of power... Property In Malta Rising Fast Before Euro Introduced Property in Malta for investors has seen good returns in the last ten years. With visitor numbers up, and Malta joining the Euro, prices could rise again for 2007. Malta Sets New 2007 Horizons Enthused by higher holiday arrival numbers after new low cost flights from the UK started to arrive, Malta is now welcoming new flights from Spain. Cheap Flight Airline Says No To Malta For 2007 Malta's holiday trade has been boosted this year by the arrival of low cost flights from the UK. Island hopes that a second airline might start offering flights from the UK seems to be over for this year's summer season. Malta Sees Blue Sky In 2007 Popular European holiday island Malta has seen a decline in visitor numbers in recent years. New low cost flights could help turn Malta's fortunes around this year.

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