The island city - Malta's potential for urban tourism

Abstract

One important difference between urban tourism, and seaside tourism is that in the former case the tourist is more likely to make use of those facilities which the residents of the town or city use. These would include commercial and leisure facilities as well As roads and transport. There are areas where significant investments are required, particularly in relation to the presentation of our visitor sites and the improvement of our urban environment. Urban tourism takes a greater significance within the context of economic restructuring and Malta's application: to join the European Union. One should consider seeking EU financial assistance, at the appropriate stage of the process, in support of infrastructural projects aimed at improving Malta's product offer for urban tourism.