More Tourists Visit Malta In 2023 Compared To 2022

Jul 23 2024

A recent study completed by the National Statistics Office revealed how the number of inbound tourists coming to Malta increased significantly in 2023 compared to 2022.

The numbers went from 2,286,597 inbound tourists in 2022 to a whopping 2,975,670 tourists arriving in Malta in the year 2023. This large increase of tourists most likely has to do with the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

It was shown that 61.3% of these tourists came to Malta using low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air.

The total number of tourists visiting Malta on average stayed 6.6 nights, down by 0.5 nights in 2022, and had a total estimated expenditure of €2.5 billion.

Inbound tourists visiting only the Gozo and Comino region amounted to 158,378 tourists, an increase of 22.7% over 2022.

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25th Anniversary of the Dingli Girl Guides Celebrated in Sicily

Jul 23 2024

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, the Dingli Girl Guides embarked on an adventurous trip to Sicily from July 6th to 9th. Eighteen girls, accompanied by six leaders, stayed at Alia Sicily Camping within Pippa’s Paddock in the Madonie Mountains.

The trip featured a range of activities, starting with a day at Etnaland Water Park. The girls trekked to the Neolithic Gurfa Caves and engaged in horse orienteering at Pippa’s Paddock. They enjoyed a local heritage feast, visited the Madonie Regional Natural Park, and tackled high ropes courses and zip-lining at Parco Avventura Madonie.

Their final day was spent at Circolo Nautico Tre Laghi in Enna, where they swam, boated, and canoed. For many, this was their first international Girl Guiding experience. The trip was filled with fun, new challenges, and lasting friendships.

Parents interested in joining the Malta Girl Guides can contact the association via Facebook or email at [email protected].

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Number Of Maltese Traffic Accidents Increased In 2022

Jul 23 2024

A new study by the National Statistics Office shows a 4.5% increase in traffic accidents on Maltese roads in 2022 compared to previous years.

The study also revealed that 35.8% of all accidents occurred in the Northern Harbour district, which includes localities such as Swieqi, Birkirkara, Sliema, and Pembroke.

The Gozo and Comino district reported the fewest accidents in 2022, with 956 cases.

Birkirkara recorded the highest number of traffic accidents, with 1,084 cases, followed by Qormi and San Pawl Il-Baħar.

Additionally, speed camera violations in 2022 totaled 41,410, with the camera on Tul il-Kosta in Naxxar recording the most speeding offenses at 7,457 for the year.

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Sliema Turns into an Art Festival

Jul 23 2024

A wrap on the 5th edition of the Sliema Arts Festival! The event took place over last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and was organised by the Sliema Local Council.

The Festival was set up at the Independence Gardens, Exiles Beach, and the Promenade, and consisted of a collection of local street art and live music as well as a variety of food stalls.

The organisers posted on their facebook page saying that the artworks created will be auctioned in a fundraiser in order to raise money for a charitable organisation.

The next edition of the festival is set to take place in 2026.

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