News & Articles

Monday, Oct 03, 2022

Malta | Four key officers appointed at db Group

* * *The db Group’s Board of Directors has appointed four key officers to take forward its vision and oversee its execution. The move also marks a watershed in the family’s succession planning moment....

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Thursday, Sep 22, 2022

Carrying capacity exercise suggests Malta needs 4.7 million tourists to achieve 80 per cent accommodation occupancy

/The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) presents the Carrying Capacity Study for Tourism in the Maltese Islands by Deloitte Malta. / *A study commissioned by the Malta Hotels and Restaura...

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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022

Bank of Valletta appoints new Chief Executive Officer

* * *In view of the expiry of Mr Hunkin’s contract as CEO of the Bank in November this year, the Board of Directors has identified Mr Kenneth Farrugia as the successor to the role. This followed an ex...

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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022

MHRA: Valletta is becoming too loud, not fitting as a high end destination

* * *The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to misleading and inaccurate comments recently made by Valletta Mayor Alfred Zammit in the media about the impact of late night music i...

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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa recognised for ‘excellence in service delivery’ by Marriott International

/The parent company acknowledged the hotel's customer service and for ensuring its guests are 'safe, secure, and welcomed'/ *Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa has been recognised by parent company Marriott I...

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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

BOV launches first start-to-finish online home loans solution in Malta

* * *Bank of Valletta plc (BOV) has become the first local financial institution to offer its customers a “holistic digital journey” when applying for a home loan.* While customers may still opt to vi...

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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

Malta International Airport retains Level 2 position of international airport carbon accreditation programme

The certification is awarded by Airports Council International to airports that demonstrate progress in managing carbon dioxide emissions. *Malta International Airport plc (MIA) has retained its place...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Turkey | Influx in July sends foreign arrivals in Istanbul to 10-year high

* * *Foreign arrivals in Türkiye’s metropolis and a top tourist destination hit a 10-year monthly high this July, official data showed Wednesday.* Istanbul welcomed nearly 1.76 million foreign tourist...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Almost half of Malta's tourists opting for four-star hotels

/Length of stay goes up slightly, NSO figures for April to June show/ *Nearly half of the tourists who came to Malta between April and June stayed in four-star hotels, according to data released by th...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek

*Every couple who is expecting a child at some point has to face the difficult task of choosing a name for their new born, whether it be a girl or a boy.* It may be surprising, but many of the most po...

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Friday, Aug 19, 2022

The New Normal, The Metaverse, And The Future Of Hospitality by Lahcen Haddad

/Leading at a time of inevitable exposure to disruption requires a will to embrace continuous innovation as a way of life- as a philosophy of work / *On June 14, 2022, as part of the Mediterranean To...

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Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

Turkish Airlines named ‘biggest winner’ as global travel takes off

* * *Turkish Airlines has been named the “biggest winner” as global aviation and tourism pick up again after the abrupt halt brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a French financial new...

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