Tracking tourism for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Tourism · EnvironmentTourist arrivals jumped 18% to 1.67M but spending per visitor fell to €800. Water shortages, transport gridlock, and waste overflow now strain infrastructure.
Tourism · EnvironmentMalta faces Europe's highest tourist density at 7 visitors per resident. Learn how new regulations, housing pressure and infrastructure strain impact your daily life.
Tourism · EconomyJolly Jump water park at Kordin serves food without an MTA catering license. Find out what this regulatory gap means for safety and your family's visit.
Culture · TourismJoin Sliema's free 3-day arts festival July 17-19. 35 artists, live performances, and immersive street art installations celebrating human creativity. No entry fee.
Tourism · EconomyMalta tops EU for consistent tourism year-round. Discover what steady visitors mean for jobs, housing costs, and daily life for residents.
Environment · TourismComino faces collapse: 160 extinct plant species, 12,000 daily visitors, €170M hotel approved. Learn how overtourism affects your access to Malta's island.
Culture · TourismMalta Jazz Festival returns July 6-11 in Valletta with Grammy winners, local talent, and free fringe events. Full schedule and ticket info inside.
Culture · TourismMalta's Video Nasties! festival screens ALL horror shorts submitted—no rejections. September 2026 deadline for 2027 screening. First-timers to pros welcome.
Economy · TourismMalta-founded Corinthia names Peter Roth as operations president to oversee 7 new hotels by 2027 ahead of €115M bond refinancing deadline.