Malta: higher charges on accommodation, ferries and visits to Comino from 1 January 2027
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Source: Rzeczpospolita — Turystyka
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Rzeczpospolita (citing timesofmalta.com) reports on changes announced in Malta's 2027 budget. They were presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.
- Accommodation: the charge will rise from €1.50 to €8 per person per night in hotels and licensed collective accommodation establishments, and to €10 in short-term rental apartments. The caps are €64 and €80. People under 18 and students on English language courses are to be exempt.
- Cruise ships: €10 per passenger who disembarks and returns on the same day.
- Comino: €5 for visitors (excluding residents of Malta).
- Gozo ferries: higher fares for non-residents, e.g. an adult ticket on the regular ferry will go up from €4.65 to €11.
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) considers the increase too large and fears a decline in the destination's competitiveness.
Source: Rzeczpospolita — Turystyka. This post was generated automatically from the source and does not constitute legal advice.
