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With the aim of reviving the tourism industry heavily affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, a European country, Malta, has decided to give foreign tourists 200 Euro (equivalent to 5.4 million VND) per person if They stayed for at least three days on one of the islands of this Mediterranean country this summer.

Malta is famous for its beautiful beaches and unique architecture

Malta’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Clayton Bartolo recently announced plans to stimulate demand for foreign tourists, after restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic were removed in the country starting on 1-6. From now on tourists from all over the world can book their summer vacation directly through local hotels to receive the aforementioned discounted amount.

Accordingly, tourists who book a vacation at a 5-star hotel will receive 100 euros from the Malta Tourism Authority support program, after receiving confirmation from the hotel, tourists will receive more the amount is 200 euros. For those who choose 4-star hotels, they will receive a total amount of 150 euros, and 100 euros for 3-star hotels. In addition, any tourist booking on the island of Gozo will receive an additional 10% of the accommodation rate.

“The plan is to put Malta’s hotels in a very competitive position compared to other locations when international tourism is restarted,” said Minister Bartolo. The government’s tourism stimulus plan worth up to 3.5 million euros is expected to attract about 35,000 foreign tourists to Malta this summer.

The islands of Malta are always ideal destinations for tourists

World Travel and Tourism Council data shows that tourism now accounts for more than 27% of Malta’s economy, but the number of foreign visitors to the country has decreased by more than 80% since the pandemic. Covid-19 began to break out in Europe in March 2020. To get ready for the reopening of international tourists, Malta has also actively implemented the Covid-19 vaccine vaccination.