

From its ancient historic sites to its modern city centres, and from its dramatic scenery to its delicious cuisine, Malta is an island nation with lots to offer the adventurous tourist. Malta has long been a favourite destination for family holidays, but these days, as it gains economic standing, Malta is also a hot destination for all kinds of corporate events. When you think of international conferences you might be picturing the glittering city lights of London or the stunning architecture of Oslo, and you might not even consider the unique delights of Malta.
If this is the case then you really should think again - you’ll find all this and more in Malta. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the main island and its adjacent islands of Gozo and Comino (there are other, smaller islands that are uninhabited) all enjoy a gorgeous climate and there are on average 300 hundred days of sunshine every year. These sunny isles are the perfect place to host an international corporate event or important business meeting for many practical reasons too.
Malta has a cheaper cost of living than other European locations such as Berlin and Stockholm so you will get a lot more for your money in terms of accommodation, venues, catering and activities. It is also fairly central and is easy to get to by air, making it ideal for guests arriving internationally. Furthermore, Malta has some of the most beautiful and impressive venues for hosting business events that fall under the MICE category - meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
What kind of events can be held in Malta?
The warm Mediterranean climate makes Malta ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities that are perfect for team building. The islands are home to some of the best scuba diving in Europe with sunken ships, caves and reefs to explore, and they are suitable for first timers all the way up to experienced technical divers. Hiking and camping are popular, as is kayaking, and there are also opportunities at certain times of the year to go whale watching.
If you are not looking for quite this much adventure, however, you can hold more formal business meetings in Malta in a stylish conference centre or private restaurant. You will be well served with catering and entertainment at these meetings too, with plenty of cultural and leisure activities that are ideal for professional and networking events.
With beautiful architecture and dramatic scenery, Malta is a great place to hold an exhibition. The reliable climate makes outdoor exhibitions a sunny, pleasant affair, though there are hundreds of atmospheric and impressive indoor venues to choose from on these islands. As previously mentioned, the fees for hiring venues and co-ordinating large scale events is very cost efficient in Malta, something that your finance department is sure to appreciate.
When your teams have worked hard and achieved their goals and targets it is a lovely idea to take them on a trip for some much needed R&R. Malta will be a brilliant yet unexpected choice, giving you the opportunity to plan relaxing days at the beach, action packed team building exercises, and social dinners where you can all cut loose. We spend so much time with our colleagues these days that we often come to see them as friends, and taking a short trip to a location as lovely as Malta is sure to get everyone feeling energised and reinvigorated for the coming months.
Whatever kind of event you want to plan, Malta will be able to accommodate it and will exceed your expectations. One issue with planning international events is that it can be very challenging to make sure everyone and everything is completely factored into your budgets and bookings. To help make things simple you might like to take on the services of a destination management company, or DMC.
A Malta-based DMC will take care of all the bookings, including air travel and transfers, accommodation, and all the activities and venues you would otherwise need to sort out by yourself. They will often be able to get you the best prices, as well as making recommendations for venues, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment to enjoy during your stay.
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