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Malta is a delightful island set in the Mediterranean; steeped in history and boasting a host of World Heritage Sites, including the capital city Valletta.

The country has in recent years taken on an entirely different mantel as its tourism grows and investment comes both from relocating businesses and from those wishing to own a home here.

Now airlines are seeing the full potential of the rapidly growing popularity of the island with Easy Jet increasing its routes from April by including direct flights from Newcastle twice a week.

Ryanair has also announced two new twice weekly routes to Malta from Edinburgh and Bristol. Flights from Edinburgh start on March 31st and run every Tuesday and Saturday. Flights from Bristol will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays and will start on July 5th.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is also launching a non stop route from Stockholm-Arlanda airpot to Malta starting in April 2009.

“The increased air traffic is certainly good for the island especially in these trying times”, says James Vassallo, Senior Sales Manager at Tigne Point. “Malta is strategically placed between the West and East and the growing importance of North Africa. It appeals to businesses looking to relocate to the Med and over the years business travel has constantly grown”.

Malta is becoming a focus for business people and those looking to locate in a region that has such easy access to Europe and the Middle East. The island has attracted significant investment in the financial sector which, taken with the related and support services, accounts for some 12% of GDP. This is predicted to grow substantially over the coming decade. Malta gives international firms an excellent services and communications infrastructure and offers the benefits of an exemplary regulatory environment plus a network of double taxation agreements.

When it comes to accommodation Tigne Point is proving to be a main contender for the leading home away from home option on the island. Situated at the mouth of the harbour, these unique waterfront homes are set in landscaped gardens offering owners breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea or of Valletta itself, a City that comes to life at night as it glimmers across the quiet waters.

Tigne Point itself is a luxurious, car-free mixed use development offering top of the range facilities and amenities. A central Piazza will be the hub of this cosmopolitan area providing shaded seating, shops and cafes. Owners will also benefit from a stylish shopping centre, health and leisure amenities, a shoreline pool and walkways created along the rocky peninsular. Tigne Point is for the discerning and has already proved so popular that over 90% of the apartments launched to date have been sold to a mix of local and international buyers. The latest launch, T10 includes a selection of designer finished seafront residences.