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Malta tourism is booming. Hotels are full; so much so that some tourists have had to be sent to Gozo - and the odd one even as far as Sicily! Yes, the figures show that 2007 is turning out to be the best year for tourism in Malta in at least the last six years, with increases not only in terms of arrivals, but also in hotel rates and occupancies. National Statistics Office figures for September showed that arrivals were 17.8 per cent up on last year.
Holidays in Malta is known for many popular destinations including Sliema, Mellieha, Bugibba, Valletta and Saint Julians. Gozo is another big island after Malta which is also a very popular travel spot. Here although people speak their own language Maltese but English is widely used as official language. They are small but beautiful islands spreading in 237 sq. Km and 68 sq. Km area respectively. So once you come to visit Malta and Gozo, then you can visit all the famous tourist places in a few days.
St Julians
This was once a quiet fishing village that has been transformed into a hub of activity filled with restaurants of all types. It is within walking distance to Paceville where all the nightlife is based, it is a high-density tourist area, which offers the largest selection of dining and entertainment on the island. Similar to Sliema this is a favourite location for stays in both winter and summer months. Most of the 5 star hotels are also located in St. Julians. Renting a car is not necessary if staying in this area.
Tourism is, after all, a highly dynamic industry and things change constantly. Of course, it would be impossible to continue seeing the same rate of growth as Malta has its limits. But the country would definitely not be holding back on working to maintain the levels achieved and aiming for growth in the shoulder and winter months.
The state of the product is also a critical aspect of the industry and the MHRA acknowledges that quite a bit has been done on that front too. "But it is an area where it is never enough" says Mr. Formosa Gauci - and it is probably this attitude that contributes to improvement.
