Around 159,000 Tourists Visited Malta On Holiday In January

Mar 22 2024

In January 2024, Malta welcomed 172,021 inbound tourists, marking a notable 26.3% increase from January 2023. Of these, 159,807 arrived for leisure, while 8,030 came for business.

Predominantly, tourists aged 25-44 comprised 40.1%, followed by the 45-64 age group at 30.4%. Italians, Britons, and Poles accounted for 46.0% of the total inbound tourists.

Although the total nights spent decreased by 2.1% compared to January 2023, exceeding 1.0 million nights, 79.4% of guest nights were in rented accommodations.

On average, inbound tourists stayed for 5.9 nights.

Tourist expenditure in January 2024 exceeded €109.9 million, reflecting a 10.9% increase from the previous year. The average expenditure per night was €108.9.

Gozo and Comino attracted 61,493 visitors, constituting 35.7% of total tourists, including both day-trippers and overnight guests.

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Nathaniel Eliminated From Brillanti Musicals Semifinals

Mar 22 2024

It was a close call during yesterday’s semifinal episode of Brillanti Musicals.

At the end it was down to Nathaniel Attard, with his rendition of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance and Jayden Lee Micallef, whose rendition of Elvis Presley’s Jail House Rock had the judges bobbing their heads.

This week joined by the esteemed Ryan Paul Abela on the panel, judges Charles Brunton, Marco Stabile and Marina Maniglio thought it wise to keep the younger Jayden around for more rounds of the competition.

Nathaniel still went out like a champ, having made it so far into this now increasingly difficult competition.

Did you agree with the judges’ decision?

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TikTok-Viral Duo ALTÉGO Join Jazzy For FORTUNES Festival Line-Up

Mar 21 2024

The line-up for the FORTUNES Festival, set to take place at Fort St. Elmo on April 20th, 2024, has been levelled up with the addition of the viral DJ duo ALTÉGO.

No strangers to TikTok feeds around the world thanks to their unmistakably catchy mashups, ALTÉGO will be joining forces with the Irish artist Jazzy and a MASSIVE selection of Maltese DJs. This day-to-night festival, hosted at one of Malta’s most iconic locations, promises a blend of musical talent that appeals to a national audience and beyond.

FORTUNES Festival is creating a unique space for partygoers and music lovers to gather and enjoy a diverse range of sounds within the historic walls of Fort St. Elmo, with sets from headliners Jazzy & ALTÉGO together with a selection of G7 and district. The latest addition to the festival’s line-up makes it an absolute must-visit this spring season.

@altegomusic THIS ONES FOR @magicmikelivelondon 😍😈 #toxic #britneyspears #pony #ginuwine #magicmike #striptok #christmas ♬ Toxic x Pony – ALTÉGO

Tickets for the festival are currently available for purchase through the official website, fortunes.mt. Given the hype surrounding the event, potential attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets ASAP to secure their spot for what promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s event calendar!

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Van Driven in Reverse in Sliema After Driver Enters Wrong Way

Mar 21 2024

A van was caught on camera driving the wrong way down in Sliema, leading to a precarious situation. The incident, captured on phone footage at night, unfolded after the driver reportedly made an incorrect turn onto the busy Sliema street.

In an attempt to rectify the mistake, the video shows the van reversing in the wrong direction, while the drivers of nearby vehicles cautiously moved forward to navigate around the van.

This risky manoeuvre not only posed a danger to the van’s driver but also to other road users present at the time. The footage serves as a vivid reminder of the importance of staying alert and aware of road signs to prevent such potentially hazardous situations. It underscores the need for all drivers to exercise caution and responsibility while on the road, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.