Forecast / target
The speech expects the year's tourist arrivals to exceed 4.5 million.
Amount
More than 4.5 million tourists expected; speech-year outlook
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
The wording describes an expectation for the year of the speech, not a confirmed visitor outturn or a cash benefit. It is context for reviewing airline incentives.
Affects: Tourism & hospitality, Economy.
From 1 January 2027 the eco-contribution is €8 per night (max €64) in collective accommodation and €10 per night (max €80) in short-let apartments, per eligible guest over 18.
€8/night (cap €64) collective; €10/night (cap €80) short-let
Speech printed p. 26 · PDF p. 30
Cruise visitors who disembark and re-embark in Malta pay a €10 charge. Passengers who begin their cruise in Malta are excluded.
€10 per visitor
Speech printed p. 26 · PDF p. 30
A €5 contribution for Comino visitors is announced, collected through its visitor booking system.
€5 per visitor
Speech printed p. 28 · PDF p. 32