The Maltese Islands Destination Presentation Conventions Malta Connectivity

The Maltese Islands Destination Presentation

Conventions Malta Connectivity

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.

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.

Geographical Location of the Maltese Archipelago

The Maltese Islands 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 is more rural, characterized by fishing, tourism, crafts & agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, is mostly popular for incentive activities Population: 433, 077 (May 2019) equivalent to 0. 01% of the total world population. Size: 316 Km 2

A perfect blend of Culture & History

5, 000 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

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

Connections

Airlines Serving The Malta International Airport

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

Air Malta Direct Flights Information courtesy of Air Malta

Flight Duration From Major Gateways City Direct Flight Operated By Flight Duration from MIA Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) Air Malta 3. 20 hrs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Air Malta 3. 15 hrs Brussels Airport (BRU) Air Malta 3. 00 hrs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Air Malta 3. 35 hrs Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) Air Malta 0. 40 hrs Milan - Malpensa Easyjet 2. 00 hrs Berlin Tegel Apt (TXL) Air Malta 2. 55 hrs Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Air Malta 3. 35 hrs Dubai Airport (DXB) Emirates Airlines 7. 25 hrs Rome - Fiumicino Air Malta 1. 25 hrs Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Air Malta 2. 40 hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2. 10 hrs § 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

New Routes for 2019 Country Route Airline Greece Thessaloniki Ryanair Hungary Debrecen Wizz. Air 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

Ease of Communication

Accommodation in Malta

Four & Five Star Hotels There 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

Conference Infrastructure

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

Conference Facilities Hilton 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: 963 m 2 Inter. Continental Arena Conference Centre • 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, 600 m 2 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: 727 m 2

Conference Facilities Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre • Location: Ta’ Qali • Largest indoor venue in Malta • Can hold up to 10, 000 delegates in theatre style • Area: 7, 000 m 2 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, 199 m 2

Venues & Locations Café Del Mar Malta ©

Gardens Hastings Gardens, Valletta

Private Beaches & Resorts Amazonia © Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra

Historical Buildings Gala Dinner © Mediterranean Conference Centre

Historical Buildings Dinner set up in Cellar © Palazzo Parisio

Landscapes Outdoor seating at Maxtura Fields Gozo © Catermax

Short Transfer Times

Short Transfer Times within the destination 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 Beautiful Destinations - Visit. Malta

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

Service Providers Reliable, Professional & Experienced

Quality Assured Malta www. qualityassuredmalta. com

Incentives

Historical Re-enactments

Private Recitals or Open Air Concerts

Culinary Delights & Local Flavours

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

Cycling

Diving and Fishing Trips

Segway Tours

Artisanal Activities

Themes & Films

EU Membership & Currency Malta became a member of the European Union on the 1 st 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.

Capital City Valletta

Castille Square

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

Triton Fountain Square Images courtesy of The Malta Independent

A Destination for All Seasons

A Little Thought To Thank You For Visiting Us. . . 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

More Info: Marketing Manager Ester Tamasi Email: ester. tamasi@conventionsmalta. com Telephone: +39 06/39870450 Website: www. conventionsmalta. com www. maltameeting. it