Canada Issues a New Warning Against U.S. Travel

The move comes as Canadian visitation to the United States has significantly dropped, impacting results for the U.S. travel industry. The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory for Canadian citizens intending travel to the...

A Few Malta Cross Country Runners Post New Bests in Frazer

The Malta Cross Country teams traveled east to Frazer, Montana on Thursday September 25 for their annual cross country meet. The races were held at Clark's Hill, overlooking the beautiful Missouri River just south west of Frazer. The running...

British father facing jail after fighting off yobs at Maltese hotel fears 'he will not come out of prison alive' and is 'devastated' his family holiday has turned into hell

A British father facing jail in Malta after a violent hotel brawl fears he won't survive if imprisoned there. Liam Stacey, 29, was on holiday with his family when he confronted a group of rowdy yobs who were allegedly exposing themselves to...

From Jerusalem to Kyiv: a journey inside the Order of Malta

Rebuilding Ukraine may cost blood. This is the reality faced by the Order of Malta, as one of its top leaders traveled to pay tribute to volunteers who lost their lives during the war. Many were Ukrainian citizens called to the front when the...

Moment Benidorm bouncer 'pepper sprays holiday reviewer filming on phone'

A Brit tourist claims he was pepper sprayed by a bouncer "for filming his mate dancing" at a bar in a popular holiday hotspot. Joe Snowball head to Benidorm on September 8 to film content with two of his friends for a video on the resort. The...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?

For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025

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One in five Gozitans commutes to Malta for work

Malta's total workforce reached 326,678 employed persons in 2024, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year, statistics from the NSO have revealed. The data shows that the Malta region accounts for 93.2% of employment by place of...

Traveller admits stealing €2,365 worth of items from airport shop

​​A 56-year-old man has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to stealing perfume, cigarettes, two sandwiches and bottled frappucino from the duty free shop at the Malta International Airport. Gary John Brooks, a UK national, was...

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

Prime Minister’s associate set to get Valletta shop from Lands Authority

Ryan Pace, a 31-year-old lawyer currently holding 12 part-time government positions while running a thriving full-time legal practice, is set to acquire prime government property in Valletta, which was previously used as a takeaway. Set just a few...

Tourist handed suspended sentence for airport ‘looting’ is also being deported

A tourist has been handed a suspended sentence and will be deported after admitting to what the court described as “looting” from outlets at Malta International Airport. Gary John Brooks, 56, was accused of stealing items worth more than €2,300...

Forget Italy, here’s where wealthy Australians are holidaying instead

For the first time in recent memory, affluent Australian travellers are prioritising Shinto shrines over Roman ruins, bamboo forests ahead of Venetian canals and matcha mochi instead of tiramisu. In other words, Japan has eclipsed Italy as the...

Malta to host World Travel, Tourism Council Global Summit in 2026

Valletta has been revealed as the next city to host the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in 2026. “It is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the cultural heritage, innovation, and hospitality of our destination, empowering local players...

'Shoulder to shoulder': How to avoid common mistake travellers make in Europe

Here's the thing about Europe - most of us land, head straight for the big attractions, and then wonder why we're shoulder to shoulder with every other tourist holding a guidebook and a gelato. Don't get me wrong, the icons are famous for a...

Malta to host World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit next year

Malta will host the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit next year, welcoming top industry leaders for what is considered to be their most influential meeting. The council announced Malta as the venue for the 2026 meeting at the close of...

Thugs have threatened to KILL British father because one of their friends died from unrelated brain injury days after they brawled in Maltese hotel when he asked them to stop exposing themselves in front of his daughters

Thugs have threatened to kill a British father after their friend died from a brain injury days after he was caught up in a Maltese hotel brawl. Liam Stacey, 29, was relaxing beside the pool with his three young daughters, aged two, three and...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Valletta FC seeks to convert its clubhouse into a boutique hotel

Valletta football club has applied to turn its clubhouse in Triq St Lucia into a boutique hotel with 37 beds across 17 rooms. The new hotel would add two floors to the existing building, according to plans submitted to the Planning Authority....

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...