Condé Nast Johansens are delighted to re-confirm Hotel Phoenicia in its prestigious 2011 Condé Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels & Spas Europe and Mediterranean Guide.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Prime Minister visits Phoenicia
The expansion and restoration of the Phoenicia Hotel in Floriana will be run in parallel with the City Gate projects and the utmost effort will be made for the work to be ready by 2013.
The hotel, which recently received a full development permit for two new wings and for the restoration of the facade, was this afternoon visited by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco.
The hotel will also see the construction of 41 bedrooms, it will get a landscaped roof and its stable house in St John’s Ditch, which was built by the British, would be restored.
The Phoenicia Hotel was built partly on the place-of-arms – a place outside a fortified town where troops could assemble for defence – just outside Valletta’s main gate.
Plans to build the hotel started in 1935 and British architect William Bryce Binnie was commissioned to oversee the project one year later. The site was hit during World War II, leaving the east side badly damaged. The hotel was opened in 1947 and several alterations were made in the 1960s. Another floor was added in the 1990s.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Christmas at the Phoenicia
This year celebrate Christmas in style in Malta and at the Phoenicia...
Malta is a truly enchanting Christmas destination, you will love the abundance of street decorations, cribs (or presepju in Maltese) all over the island, with some truly remarkable mechanized displays and magnifcent churches all beautifully decorated.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Meet our new chef - Bernd Maier
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Bernd Maier is the Phoenicia Hotel’s new executive chef. In this position, Bernd is responsible for the Phoenicia Hotel’s kitchens, including its two restaurants, the Phoenix Restaurant, the Pegasus Brasserie and banqueting.
Click here for more info..>>
Friday, October 15, 2010
The Rolex Middle Sea Race
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The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a highly rated offshore classic, often mentioned in the same breath as the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex Sydney - Hobart and Newport-Bermuda as a "must do" race.
The start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race on the 23rd October is from the Grand Harbour in the waters opposite the Saluting Battery in Valletta and Fort St'Angelo in Birgu as thousands of people gather on either side of this imposing harbour to enjoy this spectacle of sail.
The final prize giving is on 30th October 2010.
For more information about the 2010 Rolex Middle Sea Race contact The Royal Malta Yacht Club or visit www.rolexmiddlesearace.com
Photo: Copyright (c) KURT ARRIGO
Ricchi e Poveri - Live in Malta
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Changing of the Guard
The New Guard together with the AFM military band will leave city gate at 10.00am and should take place in the forecourt (St Georges Square) of the Presidential Palace in Valletta at around 10.15am. Once there a formal ceremony in which sentries providing ceremonial guard duties at important institutions are relieved by a new batch of sentries.
After the ceremony of the changing of the guard the AFM Military Band will then head back to City Gate together with the old guard.
Venue : St. George's Square - Valletta
Friday, September 3, 2010
Leading Talks with Pasquale Pistorio
Leading Talks and The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry would like to invite you to Making Economic Growth Greener: How and When... the main speaker during the Leading Talks Business Breakfast is Ing Pasquale Pistorio.
Reserve a seat at info@leadingtalks.com.mt
Date: 24th September at 08.30hrs
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Planning your dream wedding?
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We might just have an answer, a solution to help you with your planning, assisting you all the way to that perfect, dream wedding you always wished for.
Help is available... start by having a look at our new weddings portal, www.weddings-malta.com you will definitely find answers to all or most of your questions here. The next step would be to contact Katriona our in-house Weddings Executive who will help you with every step of the way.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Phoenicia by Andy Mossack
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He also went on to tell me that the bus station was also next door to my hotel together with the majestic entrance to the ancient walled city of Valetta. In fact, The Phoenicia Hotel was perfectly positioned for just about everything in Valetta, including some simply breathtaking views of Ta Xbiex and Manoel Island.from the pool area at the end of the gorgeous garden terrace.
Read full article here...
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sizzling Sunday's at the Phoenix
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Join us this Sunday and enjoy summer al fresco dining at its best on the superb Phoenix Terrace overlooking the gardens and Marsamxett harbour below.
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Summer Party
Yesterday the management of the Phoenicia rolled up their sleeves and organised a well deserved summer BBQ for the hotel's team.
Pictures coming soon...
Now back to the business of pampering our guests, have a great weekend everyone!
Malta International Air Show
A large variety of airplanes, both military and civilian, will be on display at the Airport and performing in the skies on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September in this year's edition of the Malta International Air Show.
Follow this space for more information about the 2010 Malta International Air Show.Notte Bianca
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Notte Bianca is this year being held throughout the night of September 25.Launching the event during a news conference this afternoon, Malta Culture and the Arts chairman Adrian Mamo said the event was the biggest organised by the council during the year.
The council was seeing a growing interest in cultural and artistic events and this year's programme, which will include some 100 activities, will be announced at a later stage.
Hotel Phoenicia is ideally located at the gates to Valletta an ideal starting spot to an interesting night. Follow this space for more interesting information about Notte Bianca and special offers at the Phoenicia.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Elton John Live concert in Malta
Elton John is honouring his promise to visit Malta again, returning for a concert on 26th September at the Granaries (Fosos) in Floriana.
The concert will see the return of one of the music icons of the last 40 years. The British singer has sold more than 250 million albums, and produced classic songs like Daniel, Your Song and Candle in the Wind.
The Phoenicia is located just meters away from the concert venue. Special accommodation packages are available including concert tickets.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
BOV Opera Festival
The month of March at the Manoel Theatre is synonymous with the BOV Opera festival. This year The Manoel Theatre presents yet another series of fresh and exciting operas for this annual event.
The Manoel Theatre will stage its own opera production on the 17th and 19th of March, featuring a selection of Malta's best singers and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Schembri. This will be a double-bill opera night, consisting of 'Aleko' by Rachmaninov and 'Il Cambiale di Matrimonio' by Rossini.
On the 20th March there will be a vocal recital by highly talented young Maltese singers, featuring operatic arias in Sala Isouard. Handel's 'Alcina' will be staged on the 22nd and 24th of March. This opera will be produced and performed by the Weiner Akademie, conducted by Maurice van Lieshout.
Hotel Phoenicia Malta is located in Valletta within walking distnace from the Manoel Theatre.
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175633
Easter in Malta
Good Friday and Easter are celebrated in Malta in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent manner. On Palm Sunday, one may assist to the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Thursday evening and Friday morning, churches have their paintings draped over in purple or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in their thousands to visit and pray in seven different churches as traditionally observed.
On Good Friday, late afternoon, some 17 different towns and villages commemorate the Passion of the Christ by an organised and very solemn procession of statues. Each of these statues represents a particular episode in the Passion of the Christ and is carried by pallbearers. Between one statue and another (some ten in all) participants are dressed as biblical characters who take part in the procession in a dignified manner. Many processions include men in penitence bearing a cross and sometimes dragging chains as well tied to their bare feet as penitence.
Easter manifests itself in a happier and festive mood. The Statue of the Risen Christ signifies the last act of the Passion of the Christ - Christ triumphant over death. This time all will rejoice to the commemoration that ‘Christ is Risen from the Dead'. Tradition dictates that children carry their Easter pastry (figolla) to be blessed by the statue of the Risen Christ. Easter is a demarcation line in the calendar of Malta's seasonal calendar as it heralds the beginning of Spring.
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175635
Ronan Keating Live in Malta
Hot on the heels of Tom Jones, Irish superstar Ronan Keating is set to thrill audiences in Malta on April 3 in a live concert organized by NNG Promotions.
Keating kicked off his career with pop band Boyzone and then went on to release a steady stream of solo successes. In Malta, he is expected to perform a selection of his recent hits.
With his music that offers a mix of pop and rock, Ronan Keating is one of the most followed artistes of our time. He has been the recipient of a number of Smash Hit and MTV Awards and since his first solo “When You Say Nothing At All” his career has gone from strength to strength. Since that first single topped all charts in the summer of 1999 and sold in excess of half a million copies, Keating has gone on to record a number of love anthems including “Life Is A Rollercoaster”, “Once Upon A Lifetime”, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and others. His Malta concert is an extension of his Songs For My Mother tour, which will see him performing in a number of European countries.
A special package is available for the Ronan Keating Malta Concert with rates starting from 98.00euros per person per night sharing a Classic Twin/Double Room on bed and breakfast basis. Package includes concert tickets in the standing area of the arena..
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175637
Medieval Mdina Pageantry & Flower Festival
The city of Mdina offers you a unique setting for a wide variety of unforgettable events. Bursting into the gates of the city with action and adventure including thrilling jousting tournaments, breathtaking birds of prey, medieval football competitions, human chess challenges, medieval knights, colourful characters, artists at work and displaying their paintings, traditional medieval food and an abundance of wine and beer.
Discover our history through medieval exhibitions, lectures on interesting facts relating to medieval Mdina and guided tours of sites and relics of the past. Children can enjoy characters of bygone times with various attractions like, jesters and jugglers, donkey rides and much much more!!!
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=181963
Malta International Fireworks Festival
The 9th Edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival will be organised by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority. Grand Harbour will once again provide the perfect setting for this event, which will take place on the 29th and 30th of April 2010.
More information will be available in the coming weeks.
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175644
Valletta Grand Prix
The Valletta Grand Prix of historic and classic cars is fast becoming an important element to Malta's yearly calendar of events and a draw to a number of motoring enthusiasts. In its 3rd year the event is attracting both local aficionados and motor sport enthusiasts from allover Europe.
This year's motoring event is expected be attract over 100 participants of whom some 40 will be from abroad for the main two-day street sprint events to be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May.
In addition to the Saturday and Sunday events, the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation shall be organising a host of other activities that will incorporate various runs across Malta and Gozo, visiting historic sites and tourist venues. The climax to these activities will be the Concours D'Elégance to be held in Mdina, Malta's Old Capital City.
A full events program is available at http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=181969
Inspirations Wedding Fair
Are you planning your big day?
Then don’t miss Inspirations wedding fair at the Phoenicia from the 26th to 28th February! With over 50 exhibitors the inspirations wedding fair has everything you need to make your wedding a day to remember!
Once again couples planning their wedding have everything they need under one roof, services to plan the perfect wedding, honeymoon, pre-nuptial events and setting up a home.
This annual event is not to be missed! Instead of spending weeks requesting company brochures, visiting designers' showrooms, trawling the internet and hitting the phone, you can spend one day in a relaxed and focused environment at Hotel Phoenicia and find everything you need making the complex task of planning a wedding much simpler.
Be inspired as you view the talents of more than 50 wedding designers and professionals from the wedding world under one roof offering: Dream wedding Gowns, Stylish Grooms hire, Stunning Venues, Exquisite stationery, Eye-catching Accessories, Divine Bridesmaid’s Fashion, Couture Shoes, Designer Jewellery, Elegant Wear for the Mother of the Bride, Inspirational Photography, Scrumptious cakes, Smart gift lists, Variety of Entertainment, Bridal cars, Fabulous flowers and much, much more...
The event will be held on:
26th, 27th & 28th February 2010
Opening hours
Friday & Saturday 17:00 to 22:00
Sunday 11:00 to 21:00
Entrance will be free on all days.
For more informaton kindly contact Chrystelle Doublesin on (+356) 22911061 or Skype:weddings.phoenicia
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=183123
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Strictly Malta
Holiday & Dance and the five-star Hotel Phoenicia invite you to Malta between the 8th and 15th March 2010 for a unique dancing event. Whether you are an experienced Ballroom dancer or perhaps would like to learn and master the skills your hosts and teachers Philip Wylie of ‘Holiday & Dance’ together with Christine of ‘Going Dancing’ will certainly getting you going.
Following a week of dancing, which includes four morning workshops, a daily update and dance sessions every evening, guests will be treated to a Saturday night gala event with buffet dinner and a breathtaking display of dances from the current UK champions, Richard Still and Morgan Hemphill, who together have won the UK Amateur Ten Dance Championship 2008 and 2009 and recently represented England in the World Championships.
A special feature will be a Gala Dinner Dance evening with Dance Cabaret by the UK Amateur 10 Dance Champions.
A full Holiday & Dance event program is available here...>>
Dancing Information
If you would like a hotel brochure or more details on this or any other Holiday & Dance event in the UK or overseas, please contact:
Philip Wylie, HOLIDAY & DANCE,
73 Hoylake Crescent, Ickenham,
Middlesex. UB10 8JQ
Tel: 01895 632143
Fax: 01895 635684
info@holidayanddance.co.uk
www.holidayanddance.co.uk
Independent Travellers
INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS can make their own arrangements for flights. The airport transfers (not included in prices) and the dance programme which includes 7-night accommodation on Bed & Breakfast, Dance Tuition and a Buffet Dinner is included in the prices shown.
For more information or to reserve your place for the Holiday & Dance ballroom event at Hotel Phoenicia Malta kindly contact Magdalene Tabone on +356 2122 5241 or UK Freephone: 0808 238 1710
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175947
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Citta' Magica - Valletta
The Malta Tourism Authority and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, together with the Valletta Business Community (GRTU) will be organising the second edition of the CITTA MAGICA on Saturday, 9th January 2010.
This event is a must for all those who love shopping, eating out, good music... On the day, Valletta will provide a unique setting as its squares and streets will be transformed into open air theatres offering an eclectic mix of music, talent and entertainment for all the family.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW*
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STREET ENTERTAINMENT
11.00 - 13.00 hrs: De Rohan Band (Zebbug) and L'Isle Adam Band (Rabat) in Republic Street
12.00 - 18.00 hrs: Segway in Freedom Square
13.00 - 15.00 hrs: The Malta Police Band in Freedom Square
15.00 - 16.00 hrs: Village Band in Republic Street & Big Friends Guggen Musik in Merchants Street
16.00 - 17.00 hrs: In Guardia Re-enactment in St. George's Square.
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KIDS' ENTERTAINMENT
12.00 - 18.00 hrs: Curtain Raiser at St. James Cavalier
12.00 - 18.00 hrs: Playmobil Station at Auberge D'Italie
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STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
18.00 - 19.00 hrs: Sigmund and the Big Band in St George's Square
19.00 - 20.00 hrs: Mark Spiteri Lucas in St George's Square
19.00 - 20.00 hrs: Muzzle - Unplugged in Market Square
20.00 - 21.00 hrs: Puse and Band in St George's Square
20.00 - 21.00 hrs: Chris & Moira - Unplugged in Merchants Street
21.00 - 22.00 hrs: Joe Cutajar and Band in St George's Square
21.00 - 22.00 hrs: Chasing Pandora in Merchants Street
21.00 - 24.00 hrs: Airport Impressions, Scream Daisy, Ira Losco and The Riffs in Freedom Square
22.00 - 23.00 hrs: Eve Ransom in Merchants Street
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OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
09.30 - 16.30 hrs: Artisan Fair in Merchants Street
12.00 - 15.30 hrs: Classic Cars Exhibition in Freedom Square
12.00 - 18.00 hrs: Carlos Vamos in Republic Street
12.00 - 18.00 hrs: Busking by various artists in Merchants Street
12.00 - 24 00 hrs: Exhibition of MADC History at Auberge D'Italie, Merchants Street
*Program of events may change without prior notice.
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175308
Carnival in Malta
Discover Malta's Carnival, which goes back hundreds of years. We find that already in the 16th century a jousting tournament was held as part of the celebrations. Maltese folk used to celebrate Carnival as did the Knights of St. John as from one week prior and up to Ash Wednesday. The origin of the name Carnival derives from the Italian phrase ‘Carne vale', which means literally ‘meat is allowed' due to the fact that during the forty days of lent, the consumption of meat was forbidden according to Roman Catholic religion. Therefore, Carnival was to be celebrated just prior to the fasting period in Roman Catholic countries.
Nowadays, Carnival is celebrated in numerous towns and villages but especially in Valletta, Floriana and Nadur Gozo. It is indeed a kind of explosion of colour in the way of decorated floats and costumes. Carnival serves also as means of merriment and a time when individuals also dress up in all sorts of weird or funny costume and just go out in the streets to join the fray.
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts organise the official Carnival festivities that take place in Valletta from Friday until the following Tuesday. On the last day, a big Carnival defile ends in the main street of Floriana with a fireworks display. Some of the events are held inside an enclosure close to Freedom Square in Valletta. The events held here may be attended against a nominal fee.
In Gozo, the Nadur Local Council organises what originally started out as an exclusively individualistic and spontaneously acted Carnival celebration that verged on the weird, hilarious and the macabre. Even though today it has become more structured, it is still true to its origins. The individual spontaneity which is still alive and kicking runs parallel to other organised events such as local band performances on stage that are held in the town's square. These events are free of charge.
All the above vie with numerous private programmes organised by promoters indoors.
Carnival is definitely worth participating in when in Malta and Gozo.
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175310
BOV Opera Festival
The month of March at the Manoel Theatre is synonymous with the BOV Opera festival. This year The Manoel Theatre presents yet another series of fresh and exciting operas for this annual event.
The Manoel Theatre will stage its own opera production on the 17th and 19th of March, featuring a selection of Malta's best singers and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Schembri. This will be a double-bill opera night, consisting of 'Aleko' by Rachmaninov and 'Il Cambiale di Matrimonio' by Rossini.
On the 20th March there will be a vocal recital by highly talented young Maltese singers, featuring operatic arias in Sala Isouard. Handel's 'Alcina' will be staged on the 22nd and 24th of March. This opera will be produced and performed by the Weiner Akademie, conducted by Maurice van Lieshout.
Hotel Phoenicia Malta is located in Valletta within walking distnace from the Manoel Theatre.
St. Petersburg State Ballet - Cinderella On Ice
The world famous St Petersburg State Ballet On Ice Theatre return to Malta with the magical winter show, Cinderella On Ice at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta.
They dazzled their audience with The Swan Lake on Ice last January 2009 and now the Russian dancers from The St Petersburg State Ballet On Ice are back with a jaw-dropping new show ‚Cinderella On Ice, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
Live at The Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on the 9th & 10th Jaunary 2010
Over 7 tonnes of ice shall transform The Meditterranean Conference Centre into a
frozen ice palace!!!
For more information about St. Petersburg State Ballet - Cinderella On Ice please contact Standing Ovations
The Mediterranean Conference Centre is located in Valletta close to Hotel Phoenicia Malta.
The perfomers and cast of the St. Petersburg State Ballet - Cinderella On Ice will be staying at Hotel Phoenicia Malta
http://www.phoeniciamalta.com/hotelphoenicia/content.aspx?id=175303
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