Outbound Maltese tourists for August were estimated at 32,793, down by 12.2 per cent when compared to the corresponding month last year. Of these, 86.6 per cent travelled by air.

August 2009

In the month under review, Maltese residents departing by air and sea were estimated at 32,793, the majority of whom – 82.8 per cent – travelled to EU destinations, the most popular remaining Italy and the UK. In addition, an estimated 5,643 outbound tourists opted for non-EU destinations. The 25-44 age bracket accounted for the majority of travellers.

January-August 2009

The number of Maltese passengers departing by air and sea during this period amounted to 195,903, down by 2.6 per cent in comparison with last year. Of these 86.4 per cent travelled to EU destinations; the most visited countries were Italy and the UK.

Male outbound passengers accounted for 57.0 per cent of the total.

The largest proportion of outbound passengers – 46.1 per cent – comprised passengers aged between 25 and 44, followed by those in the 45-64 age bracket who accounted for 36.9 per cent of total outbound tourists.

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