3.56 Million Tourists Visited Malta In 2024

3.56 Million Tourists Visited Malta In 2024
Feb 13 2025 Share

Malta welcomed a record 3.56 million tourists in 2024, marking a 19.5% increase over 2023.

Total tourist expenditure reached €3.3 billion, up 23.1% from €2.7 billion in 2023, with an average spend of €924 per visitor. Despite shorter stays, spending levels remained stable.

Malta outperformed Europe’s overall tourism growth, which was 5% over 2023 and just 1% over 2019. The country also led the Southern Mediterranean in tourism revenue growth, with a 22% rise in export revenue.

The UK remained Malta’s top inbound market, followed by Italy. The strongest growth came from Poland (+58.3%), Hungary (+35.6%), the Netherlands (+34.0%), and the UK (+30.6%). Total guest nights rose 13% to nearly 23 million, although the average stay declined from 6.8 to 6.4 nights.

The figures were announced at the 2025 Malta National Tourism Conference, attended by key government and industry stakeholders.

Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) officials credited strategic planning and investment for the strong results.

MTA CEO Carlo Micallef emphasised Malta’s ability to attract high-value visitors, while Chairman Dr. Charles Mangion highlighted the focus on sustainable, long-term tourism growth. Malta continues to strengthen its position as a leading Mediterranean destination.

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Eurovision Cinematographer Who Slipped Opens Up

Eurovision Cinematographer Who Slipped Opens Up
Feb 13 2025 Share

Charles Ahar, a cinematographer who slipped and fell during the last contestant, Stefan Galea’s, performance at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest final, took to social media to open about up the ordeal.

Posting the clip of the accident and an image of his leg as it heals, Ahar wrote:

‘Last Saturday, I faced an unexpected setback. Accidents can happen to anyone, and while it was tough, I refuse to let it define me.’

 

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‘The journey I’ve built over the years is a testament to my determination, and this setback won’t change that. The path to recovery is never easy, but it’s the experiences and lessons along the way that shape who we are.’

The video shows Ahar continuing on – sticking to old adage ‘the show must go on’.

We wish you a speedy recovery Charles!

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24 Members From The Maritime Squadron Have Earned Their Master’s Qualification

Feb 12 2025 Share

24 members of the maritime squadron have earned their master’s qualification posted by Armed Forces of Malta (AFM).

The ceremony took place at the Maritime Squadron base, the Commanding Officer of the Squadron awarded the BI Master’s qualification badge to all successful candidates.

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Horses Filmed Trotting Through Mellieha Streets

Horses Filmed Trotting Through Mellieha Streets
Feb 12 2025 Share

A video posted to the Facebook group Mellieha People shows three equines galloping through the streets of the locality throughout the night.

 

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It is unclear who the horses belong to and from where they escaped, but their trotting did cause some commotion to locals – and their dogs.

It is also unclear whether they were rounded up and returned to whoever is responsible.

Talk about a late night walk… trot? Gallop?

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