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Manchester United and the Government of Malta have announced a multi-year partnership, through which United will promote Malta as a tourist destination to its global fan base. The club has deep and enduring ties with Malta; the Maltese Supporters' Club, one of the oldest and most engaging of all the official Manchester United Supporters' Clubs, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. As part of the partnership, Visit Malta and Manchester United will encourage the club’s fans around the world to experience the vibrant, young, exciting and beautiful country, with the Maltese Tourism Board providing attractive travel offers exclusively for Manchester United supporters. Through the partnership, Visit Malta will get strong exposure during home matches and on the club's digital marketing channels, social and printed media.

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Manchester United, VisitMalta Renew Partnership

Visitmalta is the official destination partner of famous club.

Manchester United and the Malta Tourism Authority have announced a renewing of their partnership, which makes VisitMalta the official destination partner of the club.

Malta already hosts the oldest international Manchester United supporters club. Through this partnership agreement, the VisitMalta brand will benefit from strong exposure during Man U’s home matches and digital marketing channels, social media and printed media worldwide.

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“Reaffirming VisitMalta as the official destination partner of Manchester United will lead to an increase in visibility and marketing coordination on an unprecedented level for the Maltese Islands not just in Europe but in other long-haul markets such as America, Asia and the Middle East,” said Clayton Bartolo , Malta’s minister of tourism. “I am optimistic that this partnership agreement will cement Malta’s prospects in establishing itself as a central hub for sports tourism excellence in the years to come.”

Manchester United Partnership Performance Director Liam McManus added the partnership has helped Malta get on track after COVID-19 made traveling difficult for several years. VisitMalta will continue to encourage Manchester United fans to explore the islands thanks to targeted travel offers available at  visitmalta.com .

“Since launching the VisitMalta partnership together we have successfully provided continual top of mind awareness for Malta as a premium travel destination,” McManus said. “This helped to build a strong foundation to ideally position Malta to rebound from a period of disruption and quickly recover post-pandemic.”

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Visit Malta announced as Official Headline Sponsors of The Travel United Cup 2023!

by Eliana Willis 27 May 2023, 06:08 159 Views

Visit Malta has been announced as the official headline sponsors of The Travel United Cup 2023.

The tournament will give attendees exclusive access to the home of English football, St. George’s Park, which is generally closed to the public – whilst also giving attendees the opportunity to experience playing on the iconic David Beckham Pitch and some down-time in the Club England Suite. The event, which will help raise money for Just a Drop and the Street Soccer Foundation, is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will unite the travel industry through football. Visit Malta’s sponsorship of The Travel United Cup 2023 demonstrates their commitment to using travel as a force for good whilst also supporting the travel industry in coming together for a unique and exciting event. Tolene van der Merwe, Director UK & Ireland, Malta Tourism Authority said “We are thrilled to confirm our headline sponsorship of the inaugural Travel United Cup with Just a Drop and the Street Soccer Foundation. Visit Malta has a strong affiliation with football through our ongoing sponsorship of Manchester United and we are looking forward to our trade partners and agents getting their teams together to be crowned the first Travel United Cup champions. Travel agents have been a vital support to the recovery of Malta in this post-pandemic world and we are always keen to support trade focused events and initiatives. Not only will this be the battle for the best in the travel industry, but it will also be supporting the vital work of two incredible charities who are changing lives across the world, we look forward to watching the winning team lift the trophy on 7th July.”. Just a Drop, an international water charity in the travel industry, invites professionals from the industry to join The Travel United Cup 2023, to be held on Friday, 7th July 2023. The event is held in partnership with the Street Soccer Foundation. The Street Soccer Foundation is an award-winning sport-for-change charity operating throughout England using football as a catalyst to help educate, up-skill and inspire disadvantaged children and vulnerable and homeless young people in communities nationwide. Andrew Mabbutt, the force behind this event, says, “I am thrilled that Visit Malta have chosen to be the inaugural headline sponsor for this amazing event. We have planned a fantastic day for the travel industry to enjoy a football experience whilst at the same time contributing to making a huge positive difference to people’s lives. The power of football! The power of the travel industry!”. The event will see 16 teams from across the industry battle it out for the title of Travel United Cup Champions. Places are selling fast, with some great brands including EasyJet Holidays and Audley Travel already registered. To enter the tournament, you will need to a team of 7-10 people and sign up through Just a Drop’s website here: https://www.justadrop.org/Event/the-travel-united-cup-2023 or by emailing Ruth Mileham, [email protected]

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An exciting new partnership for Haverfordwest County!

Haverfordwest County AFC are pleased to confirm details of a new sponsorship agreement with Visit Malta.

Visit Malta plays a pivotal role in advancing Malta as a high-quality and sustainable tourism destination and plays a pivotal role in International marketing to entice potential visitors to choose Malta as their next holiday destination. Visit Malta’s mission is to showcase Malta’s captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty to the world, by effectively promoting Malta’s unique offerings and fostering a welcoming environment for visitors, continually inspiring travellers to choose Malta as their ideal holiday destination.

As part of this this exciting sponsorship, Visit Malta will proudly sponsor two of our Bluebirds defenders, Luke Tabone and Oscar Borg, both of whom share a special connection with the captivating island nation.  

Tabone linked up with the Bluebirds in the recent summer transfer window on a two-year deal, having played for Gżira United in the Maltese Premier League. The 25-year-old was also part of the Maltese national team for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and North Macedonia in March. The towering centre-half has worn the captain’s armband in all seven of our league games to date, and has already made a big impression.

Borg, meanwhile, joined the club in the January window, and went on to become a regular fixture in the team which qualified for Europe, starting in all four legs of our matches with KF Shkëndija and B36 Tórshavn. The 26-year-old, who featured in the academy setups at West Ham United and Aston Villa, has a connection to the country through his family.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Haverfordwest County AFC and extend our support to such talented players with Maltese connections.  This sponsorship aligns with our objectives to showcase the beauty and diversity of Malta as a destination”

Tolene van der Merwe, Director UK & Ireland, Visit Malta.

“ We’re really excited to be working with Visit Malta and are proud that they have chosen to collaborate with Haverfordwest County. With both Luke Tabone and Oscar Borg having connections to Malta it feels like a perfect fit and a great way to promote the country as a fantastic destination”

Ben Tyler, Commercial & Marketing Director, Haverfordwest County We thank Visit Malta for their valuable support, and look forward to working together in what is a very exciting time for the football club. For more information on Visit Malta, please follow this link –   www.visitmalta.com

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Visit Malta to sponsor Travel United Cup 2023

Travel United Cup 2023, a charity event, will be held in July in England

Organisers of the inaugural edition of Travel United Cup 2023, a charitable event in support of Just a Drop Foundation and Street Soccer Foundation say that on the back of agreement with Manchester United, they have signed on Visit Malta as headline sponsor of the event.

According to a press statement, the tournament will give attendees exclusive access to the home of English football, St. George’s Park, which is generally closed to the public, whilst also giving attendees the opportunity to experience playing on the iconic David Beckham Pitch and some down-time in the Club England Suite.

They say that the event is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will unite the travel industry through football.

Visit Malta’s sponsorship of The Travel United Cup 2023 demonstrates their commitment to using travel as a force for good whilst also supporting the travel industry in coming together for a unique and exciting event.

“We are thrilled to confirm our headline sponsorship of the inaugural Travel United Cup with Just a Drop and the Street Soccer Foundation. Visit Malta has a strong affiliation with football through our ongoing sponsorship of Manchester United and we are looking forward to our trade partners and agents getting their teams together to be crowned the first Travel United Cup champions. Travel agents have been a vital support to the recovery of Malta in this post-pandemic world and we are always keen to support trade focused events and initiatives. Not only will this be the battle for the best in the travel industry, but it will also be supporting the vital work of two incredible charities who are changing lives across the world, we look forward to watching the winning team lift the trophy on 7th July,” says Tolene van der Merwe, Director UK & Ireland , Malta Tourism Authority.

Just a Drop, an international water charity in the travel industry, invites professionals from the industry to join The Travel United Cup 2023, to be held on July 7. The event is held in partnership with the Street Soccer Foundation.

The Street Soccer Foundation is an award-winning sport-for-change charity operating throughout England using football as a catalyst to help educate, up-skill and inspire disadvantaged children and vulnerable and homeless young people in communities nationwide.

“I am thrilled that Visit Malta have chosen to be the inaugural headline sponsor for this amazing event. We have planned a fantastic day for the travel industry to enjoy a football experience whilst at the same time contributing to making a huge positive difference to people’s lives. The power of football ! The power of the travel industry!” says Andrew Mabbutt one of the key organisers.

The event will see 16 teams from across the industry battle it out for the title of Travel United Cup Champions. Places are selling fast, with some great brands including EasyJet Holidays and Audley Travel already registered. To enter the tournament, participants will need to form a team of upto 10 players and sign up through Just a Drop’s website.

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Malta, an enchanting Mediterranean island, has gained popularity among tourists, students, and expatriates. If you’re considering a visit, study, work, or reside in Malta, understanding the visa sponsorship process is crucial. This guide provides an insight into visa sponsorship in Malta, including visa types, the application process, and essential requirements.

Types of Visas in Malta: Tourist Visa: For short-term visits, you can obtain a Schengen visa, allowing a 90-day stay in Malta and other Schengen Area countries.

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Government silent on costs of new Visit Malta Cup in London

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo and Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef refuse to divulge details on the cost of sponsoring an international football match in London in August between Tottenham Hotspurs and Bayern Munich.

The Shift has been informed that the friendly match, to be played at White Hart Lane stadium and dubbed the Visit Malta Cup, was fully sponsored by Malta as part of a new marketing initiative.

The match will take place just a week before the start of the English Premier League.

Questions sent to the Malta Tourism Authority on the amount spent and the impact expected from such a marketing effort were not answered.

An advert for the game by Visit Malta.

Minister Bartolo or Micallef also declined to confirm that the MTA sponsorship was not negotiated directly with the clubs involved but passed through a foreign agent close to the MTA’s top brass, who made a significant cut in commissions on the sponsorship deal.

The Malta Tourism Authority’s latest initiative is the second related to international football. Last year, the MTA spent €1.7 million to sponsor the Sela Cup , a weekend football tournament played at Newcastle’s St James Park.

Held last summer, the tournament hosted friendly matches between Newcastle, Italy’s Fiorentina, Spain’s Villa Real and France’s Nice.

According to Carlo Micallef, who attended the games with his family, the tournament served as a marketing platform for the Visit Malta brand and was ‘a complete success’.

The Malta Tourism Authority has also been sponsoring Manchester United for years.

Struck when disgraced former Minister Konrad Mizzi headed the tourism ministry, the three-year multi-million-euro deal was renewed for another five years by his successor Clayton Bartolo, a big fan of the club.

The government has refused to divulge the costs of the Manchester United deal, estimated to cost taxpayers millions a year.

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“According to Carlo Micallef, who attended the games with his family, the tournament served as a marketing platform for the Visit Malta brand and was ‘a complete success’.” Well then, what is the problem with giving all information, including the cost of the family jamboree and who paid for it?

The ‘Visit Malta Cup’? One week before the Premier League starts? Unbelievable. The only guys on the pitch will be either under 16’s or stewards and catering staff that fancy a kickabout with all expenses paid for by the MFA. I doubt if any representatives of Bayern will even turn up!

Shady stuff by the MTA, no doubt. But you’re not that much into football with your description of the ‘guys on the pitch’.

“According to Carlo Micallef, who attended the games with his family, the tournament served as a marketing platform for the Visit Malta brand and was ‘a complete success’.” Can we know how much it cost us taxpayers to fund Carlo Micallef’s friends and families to enjoy this holiday in the Uk with full board ,lodging and expenses? YES, indeed it must have been a great success Carlo Micallef for you,friends and family especially when all was paid by us. These are just a few of your perks. How many tens of thousands of tourists came to Malta following this spree to make it such a success???

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Second Republican backs effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power

WASHINGTON — A second House Republican said he will support an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power over his handling of foreign aid for Ukraine and other issues.

Rep. Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, who is a member of Johnson's own Rules Committee, said he informed the speaker directly in a closed-door meeting of House Republicans on Tuesday that he is co-sponsoring a resolution offered by far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to remove Johnson, R-La., from the top job.

"He should pre-announce his resignation (as Boehner did), so we can pick a new Speaker without ever being without a GOP speaker," Massie wrote on X , referring to former GOP Speaker John Boehner, who resigned in the middle of his term in 2015 while facing a similar conservative rebellion from Massie and others.

In addition to objections over Ukraine aid, Massie also faulted Johnson for pushing through a massive government funding package this year and passing a bill to renew a controversial intelligence spying tool last week .

"He's going for the trifecta, the Triple Crown," Massie.

"There are people riding him like a horse here. They don't care if the horse collapses," Massie added. "I do because it's going to throw our conference into turmoil."

Johnson told rank-and-file House Republicans in the room that he won’t resign, Massie said, a point he reiterated to reporters.

“I am not resigning. And it is in my view an absurd notion that someone would bring a vacate motion when we are simply here trying to do our jobs,” Johnson said after the private meeting. “It is not helpful to the country. It does not help the House Republicans advance our agenda which is in the best interest of the American people here: a secure border, sound governance — and it’s not helpful to the unity that we have in the body.”

He added: “I am not concerned about this. I am going to do my job.”

With the GOP majority hanging by a thread, Johnson can afford only two GOP defections if Greene files her motion as "privileged," forcing a floor vote to vacate the speaker's chair. To successfully remove him, at least three Republicans — and all Democrats — would then need to vote for the motion to vacate.

Some Democrats, however, have said they would vote to save Johnson to prevent the House from spiraling out of control, similar to what happened last fall after conservatives toppled then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy , ushering in three weeks of chaos and ultimately paving the way for Johnson's ascent.

"Massie wants the world to burn, I won't stand by and watch. I have a bucket of water," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., wrote on X.

It’s unclear how many Republicans might rally behind overthrowing Johnson, seven months before the presidential election. Other conservatives, including Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Troy Nehls, R-Texas, have said they don’t support a motion to vacate.

“We don’t need that. No way, no way!” said Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the founding chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus and Judiciary Committee chairman who is a Johnson mentor and ally.

Many MAGA Republicans are taking their cues from their party’s presumptive nominee, former President Donald Trump, who appeared with Johnson at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Friday and signaled his support for him.

“I stand with the speaker,” Trump told reporters when he was asked about Greene’s efforts, adding that he gets along great with both Greene and Johnson.

“It’s not an easy situation for any speaker. I think he’s doing a very good job. He’s doing about as good as you’re going to do.”

One moderate Republican facing a tough re-election bid this fall, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called Greene and Massie's efforts "idiotic."

It "does not serve the purpose of advancing the issues that these folks want," he said, "and it, in fact, undermines the majority and it undermines our ability to deal with these important issues."

Another vulnerable New York Republican, Rep. Marc Molinaro, called it "an utter waste of time and frankly a distraction from really important business.”

Asked whether Johnson was in trouble, Molinaro replied: “No.”

This week's conservative rebellion comes as Johnson attempts to move stalled foreign aid for U.S. allies including Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan through the House. Far-right members, including Greene, are demanding that Johnson and his leadership team focus their attention and resources on shoring up security of the southern border with Mexico.

Massie's support for Johnson's ouster is significant in another regard. Members of the Rules Committee, known on Capitol Hill as the "speaker's committee," are appointed by the speaker and typically carry out the speaker's wishes. Massie, however, was put on the influential panel by McCarthy last year, and Johnson has had to bypass the Rules Committee on a number of occasions to get critical legislation to the floor.

Scott Wong is a senior congressional reporter for NBC News.

Rebecca is a producer and off-air reporter covering Congress for NBC News, managing coverage of the House.