Maltese tourist departures in December 2009 were estimated at 28,051, an increase of 930 when compared to December 2008. The number of Maltese tourist departures last year totalled 301,712.

December 2009

During this month, Maltese tourist departures to EU destinations were estimated at 89 per cent of total outbound trips. A further 3,219 trips headed towards non EU destinations. The UK and Italy emerged as the most popular destinations among Maltese tourists.

Male outbound tourists exceeded females and made up 55 per cent of total. Furthermore 43 per cent of total travellers fell within the 25-44 age bracket. These were followed by those aged between 45 and 64.

January-December 2009

During 2009, the number of outbound passengers was estimated at 301,712, almost unchanged in comparison with 2008. Of these, 261,704 or 87 per cent travelled to EU destinations; the most visited countries were Italy and the UK. Together, these destinations account for 56 per cent of the total.

Male passengers accounted for 57 per cent of the total, and thus represented the majority of travellers.

The largest proportion of outbound passengers were in the 25-44 age bracket. These were followed by those in the 45-64 age group. Together, these categories accounted for the vast majority of outbound departures.

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