AX ODYCY Hotel Brings Home Four Prestigious Awards for Malta at the European Property Awards

Oct 30 2024

The newly redeveloped AX ODYCY Hotel is proud to announce its success at the prestigious European Property Awards, winning four awards for Malta: Leisure Development, Commercial Redevelopment, Masterplan, and Hotel Architecture. This achievement solidifies its position as a leader in the hospitality and development sectors in Malta.

AX ODYCY is a premium 4-star destination in Qawra, Malta, offering a diverse range of dining, leisure, and family-friendly facilities. Having transformed from its days as the renowned Suncrest Hotel, the hotel’s design takes inspiration from airports and cruise liners—dynamic spaces that welcome vast crowds of travellers. This sense of adventure is mirrored throughout the hotel, with distinct locations and establishments thoughtfully integrated into its common areas, offering a diverse choice of dining options.

As part of the AX Hotels portfolio, the hotel blends modern architecture with innovative guest experiences, making it one of Malta’s most distinguished hospitality brands. With F&B outlets such as the adults-only Minoa Mediterranean Fusion restaurant, Medusa Sky Bar and family-favourite Trattoria Riccardo among others, AX ODYCY offers something for every visitor.

These achievements come as AX ODYCY has completed its first year and a half of operation following this redevelopment. With directors Claire Zammit Xuereb leading the concept and creation, and Denise Xuereb driving development and construction, it’s no surprise that AX ODYCY has evolved into an award-winning success.

The awards were presented during a ceremony held on Thursday 17th October 2024, at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Representing AX Group, Denise Xuereb, Director of Construction and Development, accepted the accolades on behalf of the company.

“It’s such a proud moment for us,” said Ms. Xuereb. “These awards aren’t just a win for the hotel, but for the whole team that believed in creating something truly unique. AX ODYCY’s design and development are all about exceeding expectations, and it’s truly rewarding to have this recognised on an international level.”

“AX ODYCY isn’t just a hotel—it’s a destination,” said Ms. Zammit Xuereb, Director of Hospitality. “It’s all about creating spaces where our guests from all over the world can have unforgettable experiences. These awards highlight that our vision was spot-on and fill a gap in the market beautifully. The future of ODYCY is incredibly exciting.”

In addition to being short-listed for Europe, the results of which will be revealed in December, ODYCY could go on to compete with other nominees from across the globe to be recognised in the International Property Awards among the ‘World’s Best.’

For reservations, contact [email protected] or call +356 2354 3000. Alternatively, visit the website https://axhotelsmalta.com/odycy

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European Union Debating Whether To Ban Energy Drinks

Oct 30 2024

Nationalist and Maltese MEP Peter Agius has revealed that the European Union are currently debating whether they should ban energy drinks such as Monster and Red Bull due to health concerns.

The local MEP revealed that a number of arguements and opinions have been going around in the European Parliament, such as completely banning the drinks or at least restricting them for kids and young adults.

Agius also revealed that the Commission had conducted a study on this subject over 10 years ago, but suggested that this study should be updated due to the recent debates about the drinks.

Should energy drinks be banned across the EU?

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KM Malta Airlines Adds 30 Extra Flights for Christmas and New Year’s

Oct 30 2024

KM Malta Airlines has announced plans to operate 30 additional flights to and from Malta during the bustling Christmas and New Year period.

The airline will increase its schedule from December 21 to January 5 to meet the high demand for travel over the holidays, offering passengers more options to reach their destinations and welcome friends and family to Malta.

The extra flights will focus on popular European destinations, with ten additional flights planned for London, a top travel spot during the festive season. Vienna will see seven extra flights, while Paris will have six. Zurich, Munich, and Rome are also on the list, with Zurich receiving three extra flights and both Munich and Rome adding two.

This temporary expansion is expected to ease travel during one of the busiest times of the year, providing greater accessibility and flexibility for travellers looking to enjoy the festive season abroad or return home to Malta. KM Malta Airlines’ increased flights aim to cater to the expected surge in travellers, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for passengers during the holidays.

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana Upcoming Explains Tax Cuts

Oct 30 2024

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has released a video breaking down the upcoming tax cuts, just days after delivering his highly anticipated Budget speech.

The video, shared on MaltaGov’s Facebook page, opens with Caruana detailing the three different tax calculation methods: one for single adults, another for married couples, and a third for all local parents.

To clarify the complex tax adjustments, Caruana used diagrams and bar charts to illustrate the impact of these changes on each category, aiming to make the new cuts more accessible and understandable for viewers.

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