Low-cost airlines could be the underlying cause of the increase in tourism on Malta. In fact, some airlines claim to be more responsible for travel to and from the island than others. Air Malta believes they are primarily responsible for Malta's increase in tourism. In August, Ryanair reported carrying more than 40,000 passengers to or from Malta during the month of July.

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Local governments of high-tourist destinations are taking matters of environmental protection into their own hands. To maintain sustainable tourism in the Balearic Islands, Mallorca promotes a campaign that endorses environmental protection. Similar campaigns exist in the Caribbean.

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Taking children away for the first time on an overseas holiday is an exciting time for both parents and children - but which destinations are a good idea for a first trip abroad?

The northern stretch of Malta is a much lesser-known area than other parts of the island, with the exception of the St. Paul's Bay area, one of three large resorts on the island. St. Paul's Bay is the ideal vacation spot if you like to incorporate a bit of this and a bit of that into your holiday.

Malta has been a favourite winter holiday destination for some years, but now the island is hoping to attract high spenders for a weekend or longer.

Malta had a superb 2007 with the most visitors for six years and is hoping for a record number of visitors in 2008. The island is investing in tourist friendly attractions to ensure their holiday on the island is a good one.

Another airline has joined the race for the flight to Malta market, putting pressure on the low cost airlines already operating to Malta to further reduce their prices to stay ahead of their competition - all good news for consumers and the Malta hotels and holidays industry.