conventions malta destination presentation
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The Maltese IslandsDestination Presentation
ConnectivityConventions Malta
In May 2015, The Maltese Government together with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) announced the set up of Conventions Malta, a foundation for the promotion of foreign conventions and congresses.
Conventions Malta, within the MTA, operates as part of the Maltese Islands official tourism board which is a national non-profit government organization which has now been established for over 25 years.
Formerly referred to as the ‘M.I.C.E. Segment’; the Conventions Malta division focuses primarily on conference & incentive travel and Association business to the Maltese Islands.
The role of Conventions Malta is that of promoting Malta, Gozo & Comino as a M.I.C.E. destination.
Conventions Malta offers free of charge, unbiased information and assistance to event organisers looking at the Maltese Islands to host their next event on its shores. Conventions Malta does not operate on a commercial basis.
The Conventions Malta setup further strengthens the importance given to the corporate and incentive travel sector as well as the Associations market business in and to the Maltese Islands.
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean approximately 95 km South of Sicily
Malta is the largest of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese archipelago
Malta is the cultural, commercial & administrative centre.
Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterized by fishing, tourism, crafts & agriculture.
Comino, the smallest of the trio, is mostly popular for incentive activities
Population: 419, 421 (Data April 2016)
Size: 316 Km2
The Maltese Islands
Connections
Airlines Serving Malta International Airport
Referring to the CAPA Centre for Aviation report of 2015 , the Malta International Airport has the third most international connections among 136 airports in Europe
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com
City Direct FlightOperated By
Flight Time
from MIA City
Direct Flight
Operated By
Flight Time
from MIA
Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) Air Malta 3.20hrs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Air Malta 3.15hrs
Brussels Airport (BRU) Air Malta 3.00hrs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Air Malta 3.35hrs
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) Air Malta 0.40 hrs Milan - Malpensa Easyjet 2.00hrs
Berlin Tegel Apt (TXL) Air Malta 2.55hrs Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Air Malta 3.35hrs
Dubai Airport (DXB) Emirates Airlines 7. 25 hrs Rome - Fiumicino Air Malta 1.25hrs
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Austrian Airlines 2.40hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2.10hrs
Flight Times From Major European Gateways
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com; www.airmalta.com & www.prokerala.com
o Up to three hours away from the main European gateways o Malta International Airport (MIA) is connected to over 95 destinations across 86 cities through 37
commercial airlines
Airport Weekly Flights Airport Weekly Flights
Amsterdam 7 Manchester 5Athens 2 Marseille 2Berlin 4 Milan 7Birmingham 1 Moscow 2Bristol 1 Munich 8Brussels 10 Paris (CDG) 7Catania 13 Paris (Orly) 9Frankfurt 4 Prague 2London Gatwick 7 Rome 10London Heathrow 15 Vienna 7Lyon 2 Zurich 7
Air Malta Direct Flights
Information adapted from www.airmalta.com
Ease of Communication
Hotels & Accommodation Options
Accommodation Options
There are a total of 132 Hotels in Malta & Gozo which range from large-scale hotels, including a number of International chains, to boutique establishments
7,210 beds in 5 Star Hotels15 Five Star Hotels with a total of 12 Five Star Conference Hotels
Guest room at Hilton Malta © Hilton Malta
Accommodation : Five Star Hotels
Accommodation Options
Newly refurbished guest room at the Victoria Hotel © The Palace
There are a total of 41 4 Star Hotels
on the Islands providing for an
additional 14,832 beds
Accommodation : Four Star Hotels
Conference Infrastructure
There are Five Conference Centers in Malta:
• Hilton Conference Centre
• InterContinental Arena Conference Centre
• Mediterranean Conference Centre
• Malta Fairs & Convention Centre
• Oracle Conference Centre Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre © MFCC
Hilton Conference Centre
InterContinental Arena Conference Centre
Mediterranean Conference Centre
Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre
Oracle Conference Centre
Venues & Locations: Gardens
Upper Barakka Gardens, Valletta
Venues & Locations: Private Beaches & Resorts
Amazonia © Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra
Venues & Locations: Private Beaches & Resorts
Bedouin Beach Set up © ECMeetings
Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Gala Dinner © Mediterranean Conference Centre
Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Dinner set up in Cellar © Palazzo Parisio
Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Dinner set up at Casino Maltese © Catermax
Venues & Locations: Landscapes
Outdoor seating at Maxtura Fields Gozo © Catermax
ConnectivityConventions MaltaShort Transfer Times
Short Transfer Times Within The Destination
Distance
Airport to Valletta: 15/20 min by
car/bus
Airport to St. Julian's: 25/30 min by
car/bus
St. Julians to Valletta: 10/20 min
by car/bus
St. Julians to Gozo: 70 min by
car/bus and ferry
St. Julians to Gozo : 35 min by
Speedboat
Short Transfer Times within the destination
Temperate Mediterranean Climate The Maltese Islands are a year-round destination
Service ProvidersReliable, Professional & Experienced
www.qualityassuredmalta.com
Quality Assured Malta
European: EU Membership & Currency
Malta became a member of the European Union on the 1st of May in 2004
The Euro is our official currency offering competitive rates & good value money
Malta has been part of the Schengen Area since 2007 meaning that once a person enters Malta, he or she enjoys freedom of movement within the EU countries that are part of Schengen
Capital City Valletta
In 2018, Valletta will host the title of European Capital of Culture . From 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017, Malta will be assuming the status of Presidency of the Council of the European Union taking it over from Slovakia and afterwards handing over the reins of the Presidency to the UK.
ConnectivityThe Maltese Islands Calendar of Events
Nightlife & Events
Sunset © Café Del Mar, Qawra Malta
Nightlife & Events
Nightlife in St. Julians Malta
Nightlife & Events
Co-Exhibitors On The Malta Stand D30
Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?
Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?
Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?
