10.10.19
TRENDSETTERS
MASSIMO COSTA
A new mobile app is making it easier for
tourists to find all the information they
want about a range of sights and venues in
Malta, from historical structures to places
to eat and swimming areas.
e app, VisitMalta+, was launched last
month, and while it is primarily aimed at
tourists, locals looking for a place to visit
for a family outing or a good eatery in their
vicinity will find it useful too.
VisitMalta+ is available for iOS and An-
droid, and anyone can start using it simply
by downloading it to their phone, signing in
using their Google or Facebook accounts
(or signing up independently with the app),
and picking the dates they will be travelling
in Malta. If they are local, they can choose
to specify they live on the island.
ey can then choose from a number of
broad interests, including museums, walks,
beaches, restaurants, diving spots, open
spaces and gardens. ere is even the op-
tion of being given information on the
means of transportation in a user's current
location.
e Tourism Ministry is planning on
boosting the app's features in the future,
including by incorporating virtual reality
elements and the gamification of Malta's
tourist experience.
New app helps tourists and locals discover
Malta's sights, sounds and tastes
VisitMalta+ aims to help
visitors plan their holiday and
make the most of their time
on the Maltese islands
