€311 Million Spent By Tourists In Malta In September 2023

Nov 10 2023

In September 2023, the total number of inbound tourists reached an estimated 299,190, reflecting a substantial 20.2% increase compared to the same month in 2022.

Among these, 276,413 visited Malta for leisure, while 13,969 came for business purposes. The majority of inbound tourists fell within the 25-44 age group (38.9%), followed by the 45-64 age bracket (28.1%). Residents from Italy, the United Kingdom, and France constituted 47.4% of the total inbound tourist population.

The total nights spent by tourists increased by 8.0% compared to September 2022, exceeding 2.1 million nights. Notably, 82.5% of guest nights were spent in rented accommodation establishments.

The average length of stay for inbound tourists was 7.2 nights. The total tourist expenditure for the month reached nearly €311 million, indicating a significant 21.9% increase from September 2022. On average, tourists spent €144.2 per night.

For the first three quarters of 2023, inbound tourists numbered 2,285,450, marking a substantial 31.6% increase over the same period in 2022. The total nights spent rose by 22.4%, surpassing 15.7 million nights. Overall, tourist expenditure amounted to €2.1 billion, reflecting a notable 33.9% increase from 2022, with expenditure per capita rising to €908 from €893 in 2022.

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Inside Out 2 Gets New Teaser & Emotion: Anxiety

Nov 10 2023

Pixar has just released the first teaser for the sequel to Inside Out, and they’re introducing a brand new emotion: Anxiety!

The 2015 film was critically acclaimed by movie critics and fans of the animation studio, with many praising the film for its highly accurate depiction of human emotion and how they progress as one grows up.

Following the life of 11-year-old Riley and the five main emotions in her brain – Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger and Fear – it looks as though the host will be going through some bigger life changes.

After her subconscious is violently wrecked by a surprise demolition day, a bright orange character joins the co-captains inside Riley: anxiety.

The character seems to be changing a lot within Riley and the other emotions will have to learn to live alongside this new complicated emotion. But posters, and a quip by Anxiety, reveals that there will be more joining

The film already promises to investigate the complexities of mental health, giving it an anthropomorphic spin to teach and make us all cry in classic Pixar fashion.

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PA Approval Of Apartments Near Ġgantija Sparks Outrage

Nov 10 2023

The Planning Authority has granted approval for a 22-apartment block and 20 basement garages near Ġgantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Xagħra, Gozo, despite UNESCO’s request for a heritage impact assessment.

The decision, with seven votes in favor and one against from NGO representative Romano Cassar, occurred less than 200 meters from the temples.

Cassar insisted on conducting the heritage impact assessment before making a decision and emphasized the project’s landscape impact. The Planning Authority argued that neither the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage nor the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Technical Committee objected to the building’s volume and massing.

The development, located 157 meters from the temples, has faced objections from hundreds, citing potential impacts on Ġgantija’s World Heritage status.

Moviment Graffitti shared the news, highlighting that the PA ‘ignored the request by UNESCO to carry out an evaluation of the impact on the historical site before a decision is taken.’

‘It is absurd and totally unacceptable that we have arrived at a point where even prehistoric temples of our country are under threat from this unhinged infrastructural development’, wrote the activist group.

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Over 10,000 In Queue To Buy Ed Sheeran Tickets

Nov 10 2023

As soon as tickets for Ed Sheeran’s concert in Malta went live, the ticket queue has grown up to almost 15,000 waiting to get their own place in the arena.

Standing ticket prices are going for €100 to €150, with seated tickets going at €200 and €250.

People are reporting over an hour waiting time for them to arrive on the website. The internationally acclaimed artist is set to perform on the 26th of June 2024, accompanied by Calum Scott as special guest.

The event is proudly supported by Visit Malta and The Ministry for Tourism, highlighting the significance of this concert in showcasing Malta’s cultural and entertainment appeal on a global stage. Hon. Minister Clayton Bartolo stated that Ed Sheeran’s concert is a testament that Malta has become a staple for all artists worldwide.

Will you be buying tickets?

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