Italy, UK remain most popular destinations for the Maltese
The Tower Bridge in London. The UK remains the second most popular destination for Maltese travellers. Photo: AFP
More than 26,000 people went abroad in June, slightly more compared to the same month last year, the National Statistics Office said.
The NSO said that same-day visitors increased substantially, bringing total outbound visitor trips to 32,587.
It said that 86 per cent visited EU destinations, with Italy and the UK remaining the most popular among Maltese tourists, with shares of 31 and 20 per cen, respectively.
Almost all European markets recorded decreases, with the exception of the French market, which remained virtually unchanged.
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Maria Vassallo
Aug 18th 2012, 09:08
Ma jghidux li m'hawnx flus fl-idejn:
imma nafu min m'ghandux?
Min ma jridx jahdem u jrid ighix bl-akkarija minn fuq dahar il-poplu u ma jridx jitghallem igib ftit ordni f'hajtu!
Brian Portelli
Aug 17th 2012, 12:29
easy. Italy........ neighbours and language, England...... "shopping" and language
Mary Borg
Aug 18th 2012, 09:18
Come on, it's more than that. It is true that both countries carry the 'feel at home factor' but both offer nice weather, various attractions, cultural sites and good nightlife.
Mark. Galea
Aug 17th 2012, 11:48
"More than 26,000 people went abroad in June, slightly more than in the same month last year" ...
ehe, nahseb li ser ikun hawn ftit mhux hazin jghidu li mhux veru ... ghax bhal issa fgati fil-faqar, u qed nistennew is-salvatur jasal ... u ghad baqa Lulju u Awissu ... mela diga hawn 26,000 li ma tantx ihossuhom fqar din is-sena ...
Patrick Zammit
Aug 17th 2012, 13:40
M Galea
If you visit a hospital, do you conclude that all Maltese are sick?
According to an online poll carried on an independent newspaper, 70% said that they cannot afford a foreign holiday this year.
Please choose the reason of your report below: