In May 2015, the Maltese government established Conventions Malta to promote the islands as a destination for conferences and events, operating under the Malta Tourism Authority. The organization offers free, unbiased information to event organizers, emphasizing the corporate and incentive travel market. Malta, known for its Mediterranean climate and rich culture, provides excellent connectivity and accommodation options for international visitors.

1. The Maltese Islands
Destination Presentation

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 over 25 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.
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.

4. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the
Mediterranean approximately 95 km 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: 419, 421 (Data April 2016)
Size: 316 Km2
The Maltese Islands

5. Connections

6. Airlines Serving
Malta International Airport
Referring to the CAPA Centre for Aviation report of 2015 , the Malta International Airport has the third most international connections
among 136 airports in Europe
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com

7. City
Direct Flight
Operated By
Flight Time
from MIA
City
Direct Flight
Operated By
Flight Time
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) Austrian Airlines 2.40hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2.10hrs
Flight Times From
Major European Gateways
Information adapted from www.maltairport.com; www.airmalta.com & www.prokerala.com
o Up to three hours away from the main European gateways
o Malta International Airport (MIA) is connected to over 95 destinations across 86 cities through 37 commercial airlines

8. Airport Weekly Flights Airport Weekly Flights
Amsterdam 7 Manchester 5
Athens 2 Marseille 2
Berlin 4 Milan 7
Birmingham 1 Moscow 2
Bristol 1 Munich 8
Brussels 10 Paris (CDG) 7
Catania 13 Paris (Orly) 9
Frankfurt 4 Prague 2
London Gatwick 7 Rome 10
London Heathrow 15 Vienna 7
Lyon 2 Zurich 7
Air Malta Direct Flights
Information adapted from www.airmalta.com

9. Ease of Communication

10. Hotels & Accommodation Options

11. Accommodation Options
There are a total of 132 Hotels in
Malta & Gozo which range from
large-scale hotels, including a
number of International chains, to
boutique establishments
7,210 beds in 5 Star Hotels
15 Five Star Hotels with a total of
12 Five Star Conference Hotels
Guest room at Hilton Malta © Hilton Malta
Accommodation : Five Star Hotels

12. Accommodation Options
Newly refurbished guest room at the Victoria Hotel © The Palace
There are a total of 41 4
Star Hotels on the Islands
providing for an
additional 14,832 beds
Accommodation : Four Star Hotels

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

14. Hilton Conference Centre

15. InterContinental Arena Conference Centre

16. Mediterranean Conference Centre

17. Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre

18. Oracle Conference Centre

19. Venues & Locations: Gardens
Upper Barakka Gardens, Valletta

20. Venues & Locations: Private Beaches & Resorts
Amazonia © Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra

21. Venues & Locations: Private Beaches & Resorts
Bedouin Beach Set up © ECMeetings

22. Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Gala Dinner © Mediterranean Conference Centre

23. Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Dinner set up in Cellar © Palazzo Parisio

24. Venues & Locations: Historical Buildings
Dinner set up at Casino Maltese © Catermax

25. Venues & Locations: Landscapes
Outdoor seating at Maxtura Fields Gozo © Catermax

26. ConnectivityConventions MaltaShort Transfer Times

27. Short Transfer Times Within The Destination
Distance
Airport to Valletta: 15/20 min by car/bus
Airport to St. Julian's: 25/30 min by car/bus
St. Julians to Valletta: 10/20 min by car/bus
St. Julians to Gozo: 70 min by car/bus and ferry
St. Julians to Gozo : 35 min by Speedboat
Short Transfer Times within the destination

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

29. Service Providers
Reliable, Professional & Experienced

30. www.qualityassuredmalta.com
Quality Assured Malta

31. European: EU Membership & Currency
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

32. Capital City Valletta
In 2018, Valletta will host the title of European
Capital of Culture . From 1 January 2017 to 30
June 2017, Malta will be assuming the status of
Presidency of the Council of the European
Union taking it over from Slovakia and
afterwards handing over the reins of the
Presidency to the UK.

33. ConnectivityThe Maltese Islands Calendar of Events

34. Nightlife & Events
Sunset © Café Del Mar, Qawra Malta

35. Nightlife & Events
Nightlife in St. Julians Malta
Nightlife & Events

36. Co-Exhibitors On The Malta Stand D30

37. Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?

38. Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?

39. Why Choose Malta as your M.I.C.E. Destination?

40. Contact The Conventions Malta Team
info@conventionsmalta.com
+356 2291 5204
www.conventionsmalta.com