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Conventions Malta Lindsey Thorpe MICE Manager UK & Ireland

Lindsey.Thorpe@conventionsmalta.com

Who are Conventions Malta?

Conventions Malta is the official destination marketing department for M.I.C.E. within the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA); With its conception in 2015, the objective of Conventions Malta is that of promoting the Maltese Islands as a destination for conference & incentive travel, business travel, conventions & exhibitions As part of the official tourism board for the Maltese Islands, Conventions Malta is funded by local government; The MTA itself is a national non-profit government organization which has now been established since 1999; Conventions Malta does not operate on a commercial basis nor does it organise events; Our Service is completely unbiased and free of charge

Who am I?

• MICE Manager for the UK and Ireland
• Work directly for Conventions Malta
• Here to assist you all with enquiries, contacts and questions on the Maltese Islands
• Assist with bid creation and local contact connections for the Association sector
• Assist with pitch proposals - images, video content & ideas
• Provide you with ‘What's New’ in Malta
• Fam trips, product knowledge & team sales presentations
• Advise on when to gain the best rates and availability in Malta
• Distribute RFP’s to hotels and DMC’s that fit your criteria
• Work closely with Air Malta
• An impartial service
• A free of charge service

Why the HBAA?

SUPPORT

INDUSTRY

PROFILE

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 and is more rural, characterized by fishing, tourism, crafts & agriculture. Comino is mostly popular for incentive activities. Population: 422,066 (Data November 2017). Size: 316 Km2.

Airlines Serving Malta International Airport

Information adapted from www.maltairport.com

Flight Times From Major European Gateways

Information adapted from www.maltairport.com; www.airmalta.com & www.prokerala.com City ty Direct Flight Oper perated By Flight t Time from MIA City ty Direct Flight Oper perated By Flight t 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) Air Malta 2.40hrs Vienna International (VIE) Air Malta 2.10hrs

▪ Up to three hours away from the main European gateways ▪ Currently (2017) the Malta International Airport (MIA) is connected to over 95 destinations across 86 cities and going through 37 commercial airlines

Air Malta Direct Flights

Information adapted from www.airmalta.com

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Hotel & Accommodation

Accommodation Options

There are a total of 12 129 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 15 Five Star Hotels with a total of 12 12 Five Star Conference Hotels

Guest room at Intercontinental Malta

Accommodation : Five Star Hotels

Accommodation Options

Deluxe Suite at the Victoria Hotel

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Accommodation : Four Star Hotels

Conference Infrastructure

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• Hilton Conference Centre
• InterContinental Arena Conference Centre
• Mediterranean Conference Centre
• Malta Fairs & Convention Centre
• Oracle Conference Centre

Hilton Conference Centre

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Loc Location: : St. Julian's Equipped with State-Of-The-Art lightning and audio equipment The Grandmasters suite can seat up to +/- 1,330 delegates in theatre style; 963.6sqm Loc Location: : St. Julian's Includes fibre optic cabling for high speed connectivity and CAT 7 cabling The Arena also offers IPhone and IPad stations The Arena seats up to +/- 1,200 delegates in theatre style; 3,600sqm Loc Location: : Valletta Consists of a total of 8 Halls and 8 Syndicate Rooms Formally known as the ‘Sacra Infermeria’ of the Order of St. John It has an area of 7,833 sq.ft and has a capacity of +/- 1,400 delegates in theatre style

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s Centre Oracle Conference Centre Loc Location: : Ta’Qali Established in October 2006 Largest indoor venue in Malta Hosts a number of yearly events including concerts, exhibitions and much more MFCC can hold up to +/- 10,000 delegates in theatre style; 7000sqm Loc Location: : Bugibba State of the art audio visual facilities The Oracle Conference Centre offers a total of 3 large conference rooms and other syndicate rooms The Oracle Conference Centre can hold up to +/- 1,200 delegates in theatre style; 1199.7m

• European Capital of Culture 2018
• Smallest City in the EU

Easy to access and explore by foot

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

Malta’s capital is home to over 320 historic monuments. Built by the Knights of St John Home to St John’s Co-Cathedral and Grand Masters Palace

• Waterfront dining options

Enjoy Maltese cuisine with a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour.

• “Sunniest City in Europe”

Malta boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year.

• Valetta Food Market

Try out local delicacies mixed in with international street food stalls

Malta’s Capital City; Valletta

Annie Mac’s L&F Pageant of the Seas Bridge Bar

• St. John’s Cathedral

Upper Barrakka Paceville

Music festivals Annie Mac’s Lost and Found, Isle of MTV, Glitch Festival, Tomorrowland Unite, Creamfields. Arts and culture Valletta Baroque Festival, International Arts Festival, Jazz Festival, Notte Bianca, Fashion Week. Sports Malta Classic, The Rolex Middle Sea Race, Vodafone Marathon, International Air Show. Family fun Summer and Winter Carnival, Pageant of the Seas, Fireworks Festival, Earth Garden. Gastronomy Strawberry Festival, Beer Festival, Maltese Festas.

Top events

Earth Garden Gozo Marathon Annie Mac’s L&F Pageant of the Seas

Nightlife

Unesco Listed

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Images:

• 1. Café del Mar
• 2. Bridge Bar
• 3. Paceville

Alternative Options

• Gianpula
• Cluba Aria
• Uno Villiage
• Yard 32
• Cheeky Monkey
• Juuls Bar
• O’Reilly’s Gastro Pub

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Contact The Conventions Malta Team Lindsey Thorpe MICE Manager UK lindsey.thorpe@conventionsmalta.com 020 8877 6993 07376 006211

The Maltese Islands

EASILY ACCESSIBLE & SHORT DISTANCES MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE The Maltese Islands are a year-round destination MULTILINGUAL FLUENCY English and Maltese spoken as first languages EXCELLENT MICE INFRASTRUCTURE Purpose built MICE facilities alongside historical, beach front and unique veues 7000 YEAR OF UNIQUE HISTORY