Royals Help Forgotten Island
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Royals Shine a Spotlight on Malta
Summary
Malta, with its year-round pleasant weather and friendly, English-speaking locals, remains surprisingly overlooked in Mediterranean travel planning. The island offers exceptional facilities, yet missed its tourism targets in 2005. However, a recent visit from Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh garnered positive attention, particularly from the UK and other Commonwealth nations, such as Canada and Australia.
Reviving Interest in Malta
Malta, once a British territory until gaining independence in 1964, retains many British influences like driving on the left. British tourists make up nearly half of its visitors. The island was awarded the George Cross for bravery during WWII, highlighting its historical resistance to German occupation.
Despite competition from Mediterranean destinations like Mallorca and emerging Eastern European hotspots such as Bulgaria and Croatia, Malta is optimistic about its future. The Queen’s visit came at a crucial time, offering a boost to its struggling tourism sector.
A representative from Tribune Properties, a UK-based company specializing in Malta, noted that Malta isn’t a top holiday choice for many Brits compared to Spain’s popular vacation spots. Yet, the Queen’s visit showcased Malta positively, offering a chance to increase tourism in 2006. They emphasized, however, that any rise in visitors might occur despite official marketing efforts.
Looking Ahead
Malta's tourism industry received more good news in October when low-cost airlines were granted permission to fly to the island. This development is expected to reduce travel costs, attracting more short-stay visitors, boosting local employment, and benefiting the economy overall.
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