The hotels in Malta have had a disappointing 2009 - after several years of increased occupancy they have been hit by the recession that has caused business people and families to cut back on their overseas travel.

At a time of continued speculation about the affect of the recession on a number of European holiday destinations, the Mediterranean archipelago of Malta is the latest country to receive negative predictions in the press.

For summer holidays this year, Malta is an exciting option where clear blue skies meet the deep blue of the Mediterranean, and where the landscape is dotted by honey hued limestone buildings. Malta is a delight for all of the senses, everywhere you look.

Popular as a holiday island for the British - the people of Malta speak English and drive on the same side of the road - in some ways Malta is a little bit of England in the Mediterranean.
Before developing her tourist infratructure, the Malta economy was geared toward providing services to the British military.

The island of Malta counts tourism as an important part of her economy. This has magnified the concern associated with the decline in tourism in the last few years.