2017 was a bumper year for the Maltese cruise industry, with passenger numbers nearly doubling, and the number of passengers visiting Gozo also doubling. Similarly, the National Statistics Office of Malta reported that the number of passengers visiting Gozo last year more than doubled to 14,500. These figures are part of the overall 7% growth in cruise passengers last year.
According to the data, 670,135 cruise passengers visited Malta, with 71% coming from other EU countries. There were 342 cruise ship calls in 2017, with an average of 1,959 passengers per ship. The number of travelers to Malta is increasing year by year. As the "Heart of the Mediterranean," Malta has always been a popular tourist destination. Coupled with the recent boom in Malta investment immigration, this beautiful island nation has welcomed wave after wave of visitors coming to admire its scenery and experience the charm of Malta.
Malta is a multi-faceted gem shining in the center of the Mediterranean. This friendly tropical island contains everything you need for the perfect balance between business and leisure. At the same time, Malta is also a wise investment location. Rated as one of the most livable countries in the world, it shines in terms of economy, education, healthcare, and social welfare, attracting the attention of many investment immigrants.
Real Estate Economy
In the first quarter of 2017, the global house price index rose by 6.9%, with significant growth in European real estate investment. Looking at the data, Malta was one of the better-performing countries in the European region, with house prices rising by 12.6%.
Infrastructure
Malta's infrastructure is very sound. It is reported that the EU has invested 2 million euros in Malta's infrastructure construction. It is foreseeable that Malta's tourism and retirement industries will become even more developed in the future. Malta has a pleasant climate and various land and water sports facilities. Many hotels' sports facilities include tennis courts, squash courts, gyms, and saunas. In addition, most hotels can provide water sports facilities, including equipment for scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing.
Healthcare
Malta's healthcare system is very similar to that of the UK, implementing a free public healthcare system. Residents only need to pay about 200 euros per year for medical insurance to enjoy most medical services for free in major public hospitals. Its healthcare system ranks fifth in the world according to the World Health Organization.
Orthodox British Education
The biggest highlight of Malta's education is that it follows the orthodox British education system, and the official language is English. In addition, Malta has both public and private schools. Public schools provide 16 years of free education, and tuition fees for private schools are only equivalent to 30%~50% of those for international schools in China. Teachers are graduates of prestigious European and American universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard, offering high cost-effectiveness. Finally, as Malta is an EU member state, applying for studies in other EU countries with Maltese permanent residency can significantly increase the acceptance rate and reduce tuition costs.
Since the launch of the Malta Government Bond Investment Immigration Program, it has been highly sought after by many investment immigration clients due to its low investment, high cost-effectiveness, and fast approval. Currently, investors only need to purchase 250,000 euros in government bond investment products or adopt a 100,000 euro financing model to achieve immigration to Europe for four generations of a Maltese family. Children can enjoy high-quality educational resources and a perfect education system. With tuition fees comparable to or even lower than those of domestic international schools, they can enjoy authentic British education, gain direct access to prestigious European and American universities, and enjoy multiple benefits. It is one of the most suitable countries for investors to build their dream of an overseas second home. For details, please consult: 400-138-2929.
