SMS MICE – Maltease DMC for Meetings, Incentives & Corporate Events
Planning a meeting, incentive trip, conference or corporate event in Malta? SMS MICE & Luxury Travel is a specialist Destination Management Company (DMC) in Malta, providing local expertise, creative programme design and on-the-ground support for corporate groups and event professionals. Based in Malta and backed by the wider SMS Group, the team can coordinate the destination services needed to deliver a successful event, from accommodation and venues to transport, activities, dining and bespoke experiences.
Malta's compact size makes it particularly practical for group programmes, while its combination of conference facilities, historic venues, Mediterranean experiences and year-round connectivity provides plenty of scope for meetings and incentive travel. SMS MICE can help planners turn these advantages into a tailored programme around the objectives, size and interests of their group.
Malta
Strategically positioned at the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has been a crossroads of civilizations for over 7,000 years — a rich history that brings depth, charm, and inspiration to every event hosted on its shores.
For event planners, one of Malta's biggest advantages is the ability to combine several elements of a programme without lengthy transfers. Valletta, St Julian's, Mdina, the Three Cities and the surrounding coastline can all be incorporated into a programme, while Gozo provides a different setting for groups looking for a more relaxed or experiential element.
What sets Malta apart for MICE? It’s all about ease and excellence. The islands’ compact size means airport transfers, hotel commutes, and city access take just 20 minutes on average — making logistics seamless and stress-free for organisers and attendees alike.
With world-class conference venues, a wide range of high-quality accommodation, and a warm, professional welcome, Malta delivers everything today’s business events need. Think sunshine-filled skies (300+ days a year!), stunning sea views, and a mix of outdoor and cultural experiences perfect for incentive travel.
The island offer a wide range of hotels and dedicated conference venues, alongside historic buildings, palazzos, waterfront locations and other non-traditional spaces. This allows organisers to combine a professional meeting or conference programme with distinctive off-site experiences.
Whether its for a corporate conference, a product launch, or a high end incentive escape - Malta offers the ideal blend of business and the awe-inspiring.
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Valletta - This Capital City provides an easy base for exploring Malta's history, cuisine, harbour and cultural attractions. SMS MICE can coordinate these experiences around the main business programme.
St Julian's - one of Malta's key areas for hotels, meetings and corporate events, with a concentration of high-quality accommodation and large-scale meeting facilities.
Mdina - Old Historic Capital - For incentive programmes and off-site events, Mdina and the Three Cities offer historic settings that can be incorporated into a wider corporate programme.
Gozo - 2nd biggest island - Groups can explore the island by alternative transport, discover its villages and countryside, visit local producers and incorporate food and wine experiences into the itinerary.
Key Airports
Malta International Airport
3-4 hour direct flight from UK
Time Difference
GMT +1
Main Languages
Maltese | English
Currency
Euro
Weather & Seasons
The Maltese Islands benefit from a warm and mild climate all year round and sunshine throughout much of the year. Temperatures average 14°C in winter and 32°C in the summer months. The hottest months are from mid July to the end of August, but the high temperatures are generally cooled down by sea breeze.
Conferences
Malta offers a broad choice of venues for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and corporate events, ranging from large conference centres and hotel meeting facilities to historic and non-traditional venues.
For larger events, venues such as the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta and major hotel conference centres provide substantial capacity, while smaller venues allow organisers to create more intimate meetings, dinners and networking events.
SMS MICE can support the destination elements around a conference, including accommodation, transport, delegate activities, dining and off-site events. This can be particularly valuable when a conference programme needs to incorporate incentive or social experiences for delegates.
Incentives
The Maltese Islands offer an incredible natural playground for memorable incentive travel and high-impact team-building activities. From crystal-clear seas and golden beaches to rugged cliffs, countryside trails, hidden coves, and ancient fortresses — Malta’s rich and diverse landscape sets the stage for experiences that energise, inspire, and connect.
Whether it’s a thrilling sailing regatta, a speedboat adventure through sea caves, or a more immersive experience like a treasure hunt across historic sites, desert island survival challenges, or culinary cook-offs featuring local Maltese cuisine, the possibilities are endless.
Add a touch of sophistication with wine tasting in centuries-old cellars, or design a bespoke programme that blends culture, nature, and adrenaline.
Discuss your requirements for Malta
Tel:
+44 (0) 1628 532020
Email: SMSMICE@moulden-marketing.co.uk
Why choose SMS MICE as your DMC in Malta?
Local expertise
A Malta-based DMC with detailed knowledge of the islands, venues, suppliers and experiences.
End-to-end event management
The existing page specifically positions SMS MICE around project management from initial concept through execution.
Creative incentive programmes
The team can combine Malta's history, coastline, food, wine and activities into tailored group experiences.
Luxury travel expertise
This is part of the partner's actual positioning, so retain it rather than trying to make them purely a corporate-event DMC.
Local supplier relationships
Important for securing the right hotels, venues, transport and experiences.
MICE expertise
Meetings, incentives, conferences and corporate events are already central to the partner's proposition.
