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Malta’s legal standards for travel and tourism operations

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05 November 2024

Malta’s legal standards for travel and tourism operations

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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

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The Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act regulates the licensing and operation of travel and tourism services in Malta.

Publishing org

The State Attorney's Office

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Malta

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act (Cap. 409) provides the legal framework for the regulation and licensing of travel and tourism services in Malta. It establishes the responsibilities of service providers, sets operational standards, and defines the role of the Malta Tourism Authority in overseeing compliance. The Act includes provisions for quality assurance, safety, and consumer protection, and outlines penalties for violations. Its purpose is to ensure the orderly development of the tourism sector and to maintain high standards across the industry.

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Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act
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