Malta who? Stats show that Gozo is becoming a popular holiday destination in its own right
According to the Regional Statistics 2019 report released by NSO yesterday, Malta's gem of a sister isle experienced 260, 763 domestic trips to and from the island in 2017 - that's a whopping increase of 10.3 per cent over the previous year!
The amount of Maltese residents who visited the Gozo and Comino region accounted for 52.4 per cent of total tourists (domestic and inbound), meaning that the sister isle is becoming an ever more popular getaway spot among locals. They (or should I say we) even spent a whopping €40 million while there, according to the same report. That's 8.9 per cent more than in 2016, and I mean, can you blame us? Whenever we get the chance, we’re heading over for a short break!
But it's not just us. Tourists from all over the world are seeking out the tiny island, which has become a popular destination in its own right. Inbound tourists visiting Gozo and Comino exclusively amounted to 92, 285, an increase of 9 per cent over 2016, with an estimated expenditure of €81.5 million. #Dayum.
Way to go, Gozo!