Get € 200 for Visiting Malta This Summer
Malta wants to cover most of your hotel expenses this summer, as they offer cash payments of up to $ 238 if you stay in the country’s hotels for at least three days. With the Mediterranean archipelago expected to open most of its borders by June 1, the tourism ministry hopes to gain momentum for a resurgence of international post-pandemic tourism, which is expected to slowly return this summer.
How the deal works
Benefits for stays of three nights or more will be broken down by tier depending on the tier of the hotel you are staying at, as follows:
- $ 238 (€ 200) for each 5-star hotel booking.
- $ 89 (€ 75) for each 4-star hotel booking.
- $ 60 (€ 50) for each 3-star hotel booking.
In addition, visitors to hotels on the island of Gozo (north of the main island) will receive an additional 10% of the above benefits. The program is applicable to travel dates starting in June and will operate on a first come, first served basis until the full $ 4.1 million Maltese Tourism subsidy has been spent.
All in all, this is a pretty good deal as hotels in Malta are relatively cheap – 5 star hotels can be found for less than $ 200 per night (at least for the September dates I was looking for). If you find a good deal, it is possible that the handout will cover most of your hotel expenses for your three-day trip.
How safe is it to travel?
While it is currently possible to travel to Malta, the CDC suggests that you do not do so at this time as their websites still have a recommendation for “very high COVID-19 levels”. Recently, however, the number of COVID cases has dropped significantly. in Malta, and the country’s vaccination rate is 42% (for at least one dose), according to Reuters, the highest in the European Union. As such, Malta is expected to open its borders at the end of June.
Of course, you shouldn’t travel overseas at all unless you have received a full vaccination either. If you are fully vaccinated, however, a trip to Malta this year seems possible at least. However, if you choose to make plans, be aware of the risks, it is possible there could be a surge in cases that delay the expected June border opening (for more travel safety regulations, check out this LifeHacker post ).