AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulture Funding: MEIA says Budget 2027 fails to direct any of the higher tourism revenue into Malta’s cultural and creative sector, despite raising the visitor contribution. Tourism Costs: From January, hotel guests will pay €8 a night and short-term rental guests €10, alongside new fees for cruise passengers, Gozo ferries and Comino visitors. Heritage: St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat have become Malta’s first site to receive the European Heritage Label, recognising centuries of shared religious history. Junior Eurovision: Malta’s festa-inspired show brought local traditions to an international audience; Armenia won the contest, while PBS was praised for showcasing Maltese talent and culture. Community Tourism: A Valletta-born initiative is urging hotels to invest in the communities that host them, so tourism brings local cultural and social benefits as well as business revenue. Visitor Growth: Malta recorded an 18% rise in international arrivals in the first half of 2026, the second-largest increase in Europe.
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