AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism: Valletta’s WTTC summit brought ministers and business leaders from 24 countries together to discuss investment and competitiveness. The council forecasts European travel and tourism growth of 3.1% in 2026; Corinthia founder Alfred Pisani received its Icon Award for his contribution to hospitality. Business Links: Malta and VFS Global agreed to expand cooperation in consular services, skills assessment and workforce development across more sectors. Shipping: Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said decarbonisation rules must cut emissions without weakening Europe’s maritime competitiveness or adding distortions that shift traffic elsewhere. iGaming: Zitro Digital renewed its Malta Gaming Authority supplier licence through 2036, supporting its expansion in regulated markets. Retail: Eurostat data showed Malta had the EU’s steepest annual retail trade decline in August, down 2.4%. Business Pressures: BSC Education, which operates language schools in Malta and the UK, is entering liquidation and ceasing trading. Public Funding: The European Commission proposed €489 million in storm-recovery aid for four countries, including Malta.
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