The document provides information about Conventions Malta, the organization responsible for promoting Malta, Gozo, and Comino as destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE). It discusses the establishment of Conventions Malta in 2015, its role in promoting the islands to event organizers, and the strengths of the destination, including transportation connections, accommodations, conference venues, and incentive activities available across the various islands.

1. The Maltese Islands
Destination Presentation
IMEX Frankfurt 2019
Malta Stand D120

2. ConnectivityConventions Malta

3. In May 2015, The Maltese Government together with the
Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) announced the set up of
Conventions Malta, a foundation for the promotion of
foreign conventions and congresses.
Conventions Malta, within the MTA, operates as part of
the Maltese Islands official tourism board which is a
national non-profit government organization which has
now been established for a number of years.
Formerly referred to as the ‘M.I.C.E. Segment’; the
Conventions Malta division focuses primarily on
conference & incentive travel and Association business to
the Maltese Islands.

4. The role of Conventions Malta is that of promoting Malta,
Gozo & Comino as a M.I.C.E. destination.
Conventions Malta offers free of charge, unbiased
information and assistance to event organisers looking at
the Maltese Islands to host their next event on its shores.
Conventions Malta does not operate on a commercial
basis.
The Conventions Malta setup further strengthens the
importance given to the corporate and incentive travel
sector as well as the Associations market business in and
to the Maltese Islands.

5. Geographical Location of the Maltese Archipelago

9. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean
towards the South of Sicily
Malta is the largest of the three major islands that constitute
the Maltese archipelago
Malta is the cultural, commercial & administrative centre.
Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterized by fishing,
tourism, crafts & agriculture.
Comino, the smallest of the trio, is mostly popular for incentive activities
Population: 433,055 (May 2019) equivalent to 0.01% of the total world
population.
Size: 316 Km2
The Maltese Islands

10. A perfect blend of Culture & History

11. 500 BC First Settlers arrive in Malta from Sicily 395 - 870 Byzantine Rule
3,600-2500 BC Construction of Megalithic Temples 870-1090 Arab Rule
800-400 BC Phoenician Rule 1090-1194 Norman Rule
218 BC Roman rule begins during Second Punic War 1194-1530 Swabian, Angevin and Aragonese rule
60 AD St Paul the Apostle shipwrecked off Malta 1530 Islands ceded to Knights of St. John

12. 1565 The Great Siege: Ottomans besiege Malta with an overwhelming force but are defeated by a small army of knights and Maltese
1566 Founding of Valletta, the new capital city, named after Grand Master La Vallette
1798 French army under Napoleon Bonaparte invades the islands on the way to Egypt. Knights of St. John leave Malta after 268 years
1800 Maltese revolt against the French who are expelled, heralding the start of British rule
1964 Malta granted independence, becoming a sovereign nation within the British Commonwealth
1974 Malta becomes a Republic
2004 Malta becomes a member of the European Union

13. Connections

14. Airlines Serving The Malta International Airport

15. Airport Weekly Flights Airport Weekly Flights
Amsterdam 5 Moscow 2
Berlin 2 Munich 7
Brussels 11 Palermo 2
Catania 14 Paris (CDG) 6
Dusseldorf 2 Paris (Orly) 4
Frankfurt 6 Prague 1
Istanbul 14 Rome (FCO) 13
London Gatwick 5 Tel Aviv 3
London Heathrow 14 Tunis 3
Lyon 2 Vienna 8
Milan 7 Zurich 6
Air Malta Direct Flights to Malta International Airport

16. Air Malta Direct Flights
Information courtesy of Air Malta

17. Flight Duration From Major Gateways
City
Direct Flight
Operated By
Flight Duration
from MIA
City
Direct Flight
Operated By
Flight Duration
from MIA
Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) Air Malta 3.20hrs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Air Malta 3.15hrs
Brussels Airport (BRU) Air Malta 3.00hrs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Air Malta 3.35hrs
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) Air Malta 0.40 hrs Milan - Malpensa Easyjet 2.00hrs
Berlin Tegel Apt (TXL) Air Malta 2.55hrs Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Air Malta 3.35hrs
Dubai Airport (DXB) Emirates Airlines 7. 25 hrs Rome - Fiumicino Air Malta 1.25hrs
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Air Malta 2.40hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2.10hrs
 Up to three hours away from the main European gateways
 In 2019, Malta International Airport (MIA) is connected to over 95 destinations across 86 cities and going through 37 commercial airlines
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com; www.airmalta.com & www.prokerala.com

18. New Routes for 2019
Country Route Airline
Greece Thessaloniki Ryanair
Hungary Debrecen WizzAir
Ireland Cork Ryanair
Italy Genoa Volotea
Italy Lamezia Ryanair
Italy Perugia Ryanair
Italy Verona Volotea
Jordan Amman Ryanair
Netherlands Maastricht Ryanair
Norway Oslo Torp Ryanair
Qatar Doha Qatar Airways
United Kingdom Exeter Ryanair
Wales Cardiff Ryanair

19. Ease of Communication

20. Accommodation in Malta

21. There are a total of 138 Hotels in Malta &
Gozo (33,658 beds) collectively ranging from
2 star to 5 star properties on both islands
These range from large-scale hotels,
including a number of International chains,
to boutique establishments
o 13 Five Star Hotels with a total of 6,476
beds
o 12 Five Star Conference Hotels
o 42 Four Star Hotels with a total of 15,334
beds Guest room at Hilton Malta © Hilton Malta
Four & Five Star Hotels

22. Conference Infrastructure

23. Conference Infrastructure
There are Five Conference Centers in Malta:
• Hilton Conference Centre
• InterContinental Arena Conference Centre
• Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC)
• Malta Fairs & Convention Centre (MFCC)
•Oracle Conference Centre
Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre © MFCC

24. • Location: St. Julian's
• Fibre optic cabling for high speed
connectivity & CAT 7 cabling
• IPhone & IPad stations
• Seats up to 1,200 delegates in
theatre style
• Area: 3,600m2
Conference Facilities
InterContinental Arena Conference
CentreHilton Malta Conference Centre
• Location: St. Julian’s
• State-of-the-Art lighting and
audio equipment
• Seats up to 1,330 delegates in
theatre style
• Area: 963m2
Mediterranean Conference Centre
• Location: Valletta
• 8 Halls and 8 Syndicate Rooms
• Formally known as ‘Sacra Infermeria’
of the Order of St. John
• Seats up to 1,400 delegates in theatre
style
• Area: 727m2

25. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre
• Location: Ta’ Qali
• Largest indoor venue in Malta
• Can hold up to 10,000 delegates
in theatre style
• Area: 7,000m2
Oracle Conference Centre
• Location: Buġibba
• State of the art audio visual facilities
• Total of 3 large conference rooms &
other syndicate rooms
• Seats up to 1,200 delegates in
theatre style
• Area: 1,199m2
Conference Facilities

26. Venues & Locations
Café Del Mar Malta ©

27. Hastings Gardens, Valletta
Gardens

28. Amazonia © Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra
Private Beaches & Resorts

29. Gala Dinner © Mediterranean Conference Centre
Historical Buildings

30. Dinner set up in Cellar © Palazzo Parisio
Historical Buildings

31. Outdoor seating at Maxtura Fields Gozo © Catermax
Landscapes

32. Short Transfer Times

33. Travel Times
Airport to Valletta: 15/20 min by car/bus
Airport to St. Julian's: 25/30 min by car/bus
St. Julian’s to Valletta: 10/20 min by car/bus
St. Julian’s to Gozo: 70 min by car/bus & ferry
St. Julian’s to Gozo : 35 min by Speedboat
Short Transfer Times within the destination
Beautiful Destinations - VisitMalta

34. Temperate Mediterranean Climate
The Maltese Islands are a year-round destination

35. Service Providers
Reliable, Professional & Experienced

36. www.qualityassuredmalta.com
Quality Assured Malta

37. Incentives

38. Historical Re-enactments

39. Private Recitals or Open Air Concerts

40. Culinary Delights & Local Flavours

41. Images courtesy of: http://www.rolling-geeks.com
Electrical Cars in Three Cities

42. Cycling

43. Segway Tours

44. Diving and Fishing Trips

45. Artisanal Activities

46. Themes & Films

47. Malta became a member of the
European Union on the 1st of May in
2004
The Euro is our official currency offering
competitive rates & good value money
Malta has been part of the Schengen
Area since 2007 meaning that once a
person enters Malta, he or she enjoys
freedom of movement within the EU
countries that are part of Schengen.
EU Membership & Currency

48. Capital City Valletta

49. Castille Square

50. Images found online on www.halmannvella.com & www.acanthusmagazine.com
The Valletta City Gate Project
A contemporary architecture highlight in the capital of Malta designed by Renzo Piano

51. Images courtesy of The Malta Independent
Triton Fountain Square

52. A Destination for All Seasons

53. The Maltese Tile is a signature of every old Maltese house, identifiable
through a particular palette of colours and geometric shapes.
We have adopted this design as part of our (Conventions Malta)
Branding.
These cement tiles form a very small part of the nation's visual and
architectural identity through the various patterns.
Stephanie Borg is a Maltese self-taught artist, graphic and surface
pattern designer who has a particular interest in the depiction and in
promoting the patterns of Maltese cement tiles.
www.conventionsmalta.com
A Little Thought To Thank You For Visiting Us...

54. Email: info@conventionsmalta.com
Telephone: +356 2291 5555
Website: www.conventionsmalta.com