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?

Contact The Conventions Malta Team

info@conventionsmalta.com

+356 2291 5204

www.conventionsmalta.com