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Who are Conventions Malta?
Conventions Malta is the official destination marketing department for M.I.C.E. within the Malta Tourism
Authority (MTA);
With its conception in 2015, the objective of Conventions Malta is that of promoting the Maltese Islands as
a destination for conference & incentive travel, business travel, conventions & exhibitions
As part of the official tourism board for the Maltese Islands, Conventions Malta is funded by local
government;
The MTA itself is a national non-profit government organization which has now been established since
1999;
Conventions Malta does not operate on a commercial basis nor does it organise events;
Our Service is completely unbiased and free of charge
Who am I?
• MICE Manager for the UK and Ireland• Work directly for Conventions Malta• Here to assist you all with enquiries, contacts and questions on the Maltese Islands• Assist with bid creation and local contact connections for the Association sector• Assist with pitch proposals - images, video content & ideas• Provide you with ‘What's New’ in Malta• Fam trips, product knowledge & team sales presentations• Advise on when to gain the best rates and availability in Malta• Distribute RFP’s to hotels and DMC’s that fit your criteria• Work closely with Air Malta• An impartial service • A free of charge service
Why the HBAA?
SUPPORT INDUSTRY PROFILE
The Maltese Islands
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean towards the 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 is mostly popular for incentive activities.
Population: 422,066 (Data November 2017).
Size: 316 Km2.
Airlines Serving Malta International Airport
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com
Flight Times From Major European Gateways
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com; www.airmalta.com & www.prokerala.com
CityDirect FlightOperated By
Flight Timefrom MIA
CityDirect FlightOperated By
Flight Timefrom 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) Air Malta 2.40hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2.10hrs
▪ Up to three hours away from the main European gateways
▪ Currently (2017) the Malta International Airport (MIA) is connected to over 95 destinations across 86 cities and going through 37 commercial airlines
Air Malta Direct Flights
Information adapted from www.airmalta.com
Airport Weekly Flights Airport Weekly Flights
Amsterdam 5 Milan 7
Berlin 1 Moscow 2
Brussels 9 Munich 15
Catania 14 Paris (CDG) 6
Dusseldorf 2 Paris (Orly) 4
Frankfurt 4 Prague 1
Istanbul 14 Rome (FCO) 13
London Gatwick 7 Tel Aviv 2
London Heathrow 14 Vienna 8
Lyon 2 Zurich 6
Hotel & Accommodation
Accommodation Options
There are a total of 129 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 Hotels
15 Five Star Hotels with a total of
12 Five Star Conference Hotels
Guest room at Intercontinental Malta
Accommodation : Five Star Hotels
Accommodation Options
Deluxe Suite at the Victoria Hotel
There are a total of 41
4 Star Hotels on the Islands
37 Hotels in Malta
4 Hotels in Gozo
Providing for an additional
14,379 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
Hilton Conference Centre
InterContinental Arena Conference Centre
Mediterranean Conference Centre
Hilton Malta Conference Centre
Location: St. Julian's
Equipped with State-Of-The-Art lightning and audio equipment
The Grandmasters suite can seat up to +/- 1,330 delegates in theatre style; 963.6sqm
Location: St. Julian's
Includes fibre optic cabling for high speed connectivity and CAT 7 cabling
The Arena also offers IPhone and IPad stations
The Arena seats up to +/- 1,200 delegates in theatre style; 3,600sqm
Location: Valletta
Consists of a total of 8 Halls and 8 Syndicate RoomsFormally known as the ‘Sacra Infermeria’ of the Order of St. John
It has an area of 7,833 sq.ft and has a capacity of +/- 1,400 delegates in theatre style
Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre Oracle Conference Centre
Location: Ta’Qali
Established in October 2006
Largest indoor venue in Malta
Hosts a number of yearly events including concerts, exhibitions and much moreMFCC can hold up to +/- 10,000 delegates in theatre style; 7000sqm
Location: Bugibba
State of the art audio visual facilities
The Oracle Conference Centre offers a total of 3 large conference rooms and other syndicate rooms
The Oracle Conference Centre can hold up to +/-1,200 delegates in theatre style; 1199.7m
• European Capital of Culture 2018
• Smallest City in the EU
Easy to access and explore by foot
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
Malta’s capital is home to over 320 historic monuments.
Built by the Knights of St John
Home to St John’s Co-Cathedral and Grand Masters Palace
• Waterfront dining options
Enjoy Maltese cuisine with a spectacular view of the Grand
Harbour.
• “Sunniest City in Europe”
Malta boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year.
• Valetta Food Market
Try out local delicacies mixed in with international street food
stalls
Malta’s Capital City; Valletta
Annie Mac’s L&F Pageant of the SeasBridge Bar
St. John’s Cathedral
Upper Barrakka
Paceville
Music festivals
Annie Mac’s Lost and Found, Isle of MTV, Glitch Festival,
Tomorrowland Unite, Creamfields.
Arts and culture
Valletta Baroque Festival, International Arts Festival, Jazz
Festival, Notte Bianca, Fashion Week.
Sports
Malta Classic, The Rolex Middle Sea Race, Vodafone
Marathon, International Air Show.
Family fun
Summer and Winter Carnival, Pageant of the Seas,
Fireworks Festival, Earth Garden.
Gastronomy
Strawberry Festival, Beer Festival, Maltese Festas.
Top events
Earth Garden Gozo Marathon
Annie Mac’s L&F Pageant of the Seas
Nightlife
Unesco Listed
3. 4.
Images:1. Café del Mar2. Bridge Bar3. Paceville
Alternative Options• Gianpula• Cluba Aria• Uno Villiage• Yard 32• Cheeky Monkey• Juuls Bar• O’Reilly’s Gastro Pub
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Contact The Conventions Malta Team
Lindsey ThorpeMICE Manager UK
[email protected] 8877 699307376 006211
The Maltese Islands
EASILY ACCESSIBLE & SHORT DISTANCES
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATEThe Maltese Islands are a year-round destination
MULTILINGUAL FLUENCYEnglish and Maltese spoken as first languages
EXCELLENT MICE INFRASTRUCTUREPurpose built MICE facilities alongside historical, beach front and unique veues
7000 YEAR OF UNIQUE HISTORY
