The Maltese shipping company introduces the second Catamaran, M / V Jean de la Valette on the Pozzallo – Malta route. The M / V Jean de la Valette catamaran will join the M / V Saint John Paul II which will continue to operate between the ports of Valletta and Pozzallo. With the addition of the second vehicle, the number of trips will increase to the point of reaching days with three departures and three arrivals in a single day. This will allow the numerous companies working between Sicily and Malta to have greater flexibility and choice of timetables.
With this novelty, Virtu Ferries reconfirms its commitment on the Sicily – Malta route.
Incentives for small businesses
Since last month, the shipping company has significantly lowered the fares for those who choose to travel with their commercial vehicle below 5.9 m. In addition, the second passenger travels for free. Virtu Ferries, to meet the difficulties that small businesses are currently experiencing, offers its support and support through this initiative which sees a close collaboration with the Italian-Maltese Chamber of Commerce.
tourism
Malta is focusing on the summer season guaranteeing tourists who choose to visit the island an experience as safe as possible. The very low number of active cases and the very high number of vaccinated people make Malta to all intents and purposes one of the safest destinations in Europe.
The Maltese government is investing heavily in tourism by making a millionaire budget available in order to activate the island for tourism as early as next June.
The planned incentives are listed below:
A budget of € 750,000 for diving. This initiative includes a voucher of € 100 per person that can be spent exclusively at Malta’s diving centers.
A budget of € 4 million in favor of MICE event organizers who choose Malta and Gozo by offering them a bonus of up to € 150 per participant.
A budget of € 1.5 million for sports tourism, offering € 100 for each participant who stays in Malta or Gozo for at least 3 nights.
A budget of € 3.5 million for tourists who book directly with the hotel. This incentive includes € 100 for each person who books in a 5-star hotel, € 75 per person for those who book in a 4-star hotel and € 50 per person for those who book in a 3-star hotel.
Currently, a 50% offer is active to travel to Malta. The offer is valid on summer trips with maximum flexibility, so you can change the dates or request a refund. In addition, children – if accompanied by adults – travel for free.
Route Catania – Malta
The project for the Catania – Malta section also remains of great interest, which due to infrastructural reasons sees the timing extended with respect to forecasts. We plan to make the first trip around mid-summer.
Virtu Ferries remains determined to start the route to Catania, which would ensure many benefits to the city, both from a tourist and commercial point of view.