Malta

A focal point of the Maltese hotel industry, the seaside resort of St Julian's has seen a succession of new establishments open, including a Hyatt Centric leisure hotel, strengthening the presence of this lifestyle brand in Europe. This is the seventh hotel to open on the continent - another is expected in Reims next year - and...

A double coup in Europe for the Hilton group. Its upmarket DoubleTree by Hilton brand has just made its debut in Malta, in the seaside resort of Qawra. Overlooking Saint Paul's Bay, offering a number of restaurants and several infinity pools, as well as a spa and private beach club,...

It's officially a done deal. On 30 March, flights operated by the national carrier Air Malta will be the last in its half-century history. The following day will see the first flights of KM Malta Airlines, the designated successor. The new entity has just received its air operator's certificate from the Maltese Civil Aviation Authority. On the same day, it...

Are we heading for the demise of another national airline? There is every reason to believe so in Malta. The management of Air Malta has been a disaster for over a decade. Several local newspapers have reported senior government officials talking about a likely refusal by the European Union to provide further aid...

Continuity on the one hand, diversification on the other, development of new segments: Malta is pursuing its tourism strategy based on solid foundations in the French market. Hence the idea of continuity, with France now the third largest source country, with 258,000 visitors in 2022, representing growth of 8% per...

Just a stone's throw from Sicily and Tunisia, Malta is on the border between East and West, in the heart of the Mediterranean. The temperature is mild all year round and the sky is mostly deep blue. Exotic, welcoming and gourmet, Malta is within easy reach of the French market. Everything is...

Luxury boutiques selling perfumes, watches and handbags follow a gourmet restaurant, a master chocolatier and an Italian ice-cream parlour. The crowd is dense, but it wanders just as it would in the shopping arcade of a very upmarket shopping centre. They take their...

GETTING THERE The SNCF offers 20 daily return trips between Paris and Marseille on weekdays and up to 25 at weekends. Internet: www.voyages-sncf.com MSC Croisières: 5, rue Barbès, 92120 Montrouge. Tel: 01 70 74 00 55 Internet: www.msccroisieres.fr WHAT TO DO AT ESCALES? A host of excursions and activities are on offer at...

Today, Malta draws its wealth from its unique geographical location, with the heritage of the Knights of Malta, the still palpable influence of the British and its purely Mediterranean temperament. A highly coveted originality. Hotel - Corinthia Marina Pleasantly situated on the edge of Saint George's Bay, the Marina offers all the comforts of the hotels in the...