Malta Tourism Authority

Preserving our heritage, investing in culture, and creating new experiences for both locals and visitors alike 🇲🇹

The Malta Tourism Authority has offered its support to Soċjetà San Pawl Banda Konti Ruġġieru for an extensive restoration and cultural regeneration project within its historic premises in Rabat

This initiative will continue transforming an important historic space into a vibrant centre for music, culture and tourism, whilst safeguarding the rich legacy and traditions that form part of Malta’s identity

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From a complete underground overhaul to a stunning new coastal look, the heart of Buġibba has officially been transformed! Watch the below 📹 to take a walkthrough of the newly inaugurated square and promenade✨🌊

🇲🇹 Li nissalvagwardjaw dak li jagħmilna Maltin ifisser li nħarsu l-postijiet, it-tradizzjonijiet u l-ispirt komunitarju li jiddefinixxu l-identità tagħna. L-Awtorità Maltija għat-Turiżmu tibqa’ impenjata li tinvesti fil-wirt kulturali tagħna, filwaqt li tassigura li kemm il-Maltin, kif ukoll il-viżitaturi jkunu jistgħu jkomplu jesperjenzaw l-awtentiċità tal-gżejjer tagħna għall-ġejjieni.

🇬🇧 Preserving Malta’s soul means safeguarding the places, traditions, and community spirit that define our identity. The Malta Tourism Authority remains committed to investing in our cultural heritage, ensuring that both locals and visitors can continue to experience the authentic heart of Malta for generations to come.

🇲🇹 L-Awtorità Maltija għat-Turiżmu qed toqrob lejn it-tlestija tal-aħħar fażi tal-proġett ta’ riġenerazzjoni fiż-żona tal-Bażilika ta’ San Pawl, inkluż ir-restawr tas-Sacro Monte storiku u tal-pjazza ta’ madwaru. Inizjattivi oħra jinkludu l-finanzjament u r-restawr tal-kampnar storiku tal-Bażilika, kif ukoll appoġġ għat-titjib tal-pavimentar ta’ toroq u sqaqien ewlenin, b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Kunsill Lokali u ma’ Infrastructure Malta, bil-għan li tissaħħaħ l-esperjenza tal-viżitaturi fiċ-ċentru storiku tar-Rabat. ⛪️🔔✨

🇬🇧 The Malta Tourism Authority is nearing completion of the final phase of the regeneration project around St Paul’s Basilica, including the restoration of the historic Sacro Monte and the surrounding piazza. Additional initiatives include funding and restoring the Basilica’s historic belfry, as well as supporting the repaving of key streets and alleys in collaboration with the Local Council and Infrastructure Malta, with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience in Rabat’s historic centre. ⛪️🔔✨

🇲🇹 Malta has successfully concluded the UN Tourism Commission for Europe programme, hosting high-level discussions on the future of global tourism together with ministers, tourism leaders, academics and international stakeholders from across Europe 🌍

The final conference, titled “Driving tourism towards the future we want: a Dialogue on policies to balance growth, people and planet”, focused on sustainability, climate resilience, innovation and resident wellbeing which are key themes shaping the future of tourism worldwide.

Over the past days, Malta once again strengthened its position as an active contributor towards international tourism dialogue, sustainability and forward-looking tourism policy.

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🇲🇹 Malta is proudly hosting the 72nd Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe, bringing together more than 33 countries and around 150 delegates for high-level discussions on the future of tourism across Europe.

Held in our islands, this prestigious meeting focuses on key themes including sustainability, climate resilience, digitalisation and balancing tourism growth with resident wellbeing. 🌍

The meeting featured addresses by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg, UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Ms Shaikha Al Nuwais, and Malta Tourism Authority CEO Mr Carlo Micallef.

A major leap for Malta was also achieved during the meeting, as the Malta Tourism Observatory was officially accepted into UN Tourism’s prestigious International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) — placing Malta alongside leading sustainable tourism observatories worldwide. ♻️

Malta continues strengthening its position as an active contributor towards a more sustainable, resilient and forward-looking global tourism sector.

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Shaping the future, one conversation at a time. 🤝🌍

A look inside the 72nd meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe here in Malta. 33 delegations, 3 days, and one shared vision for a sustainable and resilient tourism industry. 🇲🇹