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September 20, 2025The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) hosted a significant event in New York on Thursday night for the U.S. premiere of Hidden Malta, a captivating one-hour global television special. Produced and narrated by Peter Greenberg, CBS News’ Travel Editor and multiple Emmy Award-winning journalist, the documentary will be broadcast this fall on PBS-TV in the United States and will later be available for streaming on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and YouTube. This premiere is a milestone in Malta’s effort to enhance its global tourism profile, offering a unique glimpse into the lesser-known side of the island.A Premier Event for Malta’s TourismThe event saw a gathering of prominent figures, including Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, Malta’s Ambassador to the United States, Godfrey Xuereb, Malta’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Natasha Meli-Daudey, MTA CEO Carlo Micallef, and MTA Representative in North America, Michelle Buttigieg, alongside other MTA officials and industry leaders. Their presence underscored the importance of the event as part of Malta’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its tourism presence in the U.S. and beyond.Advertisement A Significant Week for Malta-U.S. RelationsDeputy Prime Minister Ian Borg highlighted that the premiere of Hidden Malta took place during a particularly pivotal week for Malta-U.S. relations. This week also marked the announcement of Delta Airlines’ direct flights between Malta and New York, making it easier for American travelers to visit the island. This direct air link between the U.S. and Malta is expected to enhance accessibility, allowing more American visitors to explore Malta’s culture and history. Borg emphasized that the launch of the documentary marks the beginning of a new chapter in which Malta not only becomes more accessible but also more memorable for visitors.A Decade of Effort Behind the DocumentaryPeter Greenberg, the creator behind Hidden Malta, shared his experience of working for over a decade to bring Malta’s story to a global audience. The documentary aims to shed light on the island’s lesser-known treasures, focusing on aspects of the country not commonly featured in typical tourist guides. Greenberg detailed the significant effort and research that went into uncovering Malta’s hidden gems, with the goal of offering a deeper, more authentic view of the island’s culture and heritage.AdvertisementMTA’s Long-Term Commitment to the U.S. Ma …
