The Kamra tal-Periti is honoured to host the 74th European Council of Civil Engineers (ECCE) General Meeting in Malta between 13th and 16th July 2022.

This general meeting will be the first to be held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic and we are looking forward to giving you a Mediterranean welcome.

The programme will consist of:

• An update on ECCE work and affairs
• A workshop to collaborate in ECCE’s strategic plan
• The ‘Beyond Infrastructure’ conference challenging the role of the traditional civil engineer in light of changing demands of infrastructure vis-a-vis net zero cities, decarbonisation and climate action. This conference will be open to all local professionals too.
• A cultural guided tour of the Underground Water Cisterns at the Archbishop’s palace and the Fortifications of Valletta
• An accompanying person’s programme visiting the old capital of Mdina and its cathedral, a walking tour of Rabat, the Mosta dome and San Anton Gardens in Attard.
• A conference dinner to catch up with colleagues and friends.

Programmes

Download the various programmes running between the 13th and 16th July 2022.

Registration

Select the number and type of registration tickets you wish to purchase for the delegates and accompanying persons of your respective organisations entering the details on the Tickets section under the Event Details section of this page.

Accommodation

Grand Hotel Excelsior

The aforementioned rates are inclusive of breakfast and local taxes but exclude eco tax of 0.50c per person per night

For reservations please insert the following code in the hotel’s website or use the hyperlink: ECCEMT22

This code is valid until 22nd June 2022.

The Phoenicia

These rates are for single occupancy on bed & breakfast basis. Should guests require a double occupancy room, the rate difference would be the breakfast supplement at €17 for the additional person.

Cancellation policy: 

Reservation may be cancelled by 1 day prior to arrival without any charge.

In case of no-show or cancellation after that period, a one-night cancellation fee will apply.

Quote Validity:

All rates quoted are inclusive of VAT and are valid. After this date, we reserve the right to submit another quote and higher rates may apply.

Eco Contribution of €0.50 per person per day up to a maximum of €5.00 per person is not included in the rate and payable directly at the hotel on departure.

The above accommodation rates are quoted in Euro, per room per night and inclusive of VAT and Breakfast in the main restaurant. Breakfast is served from 07:00hrs to 10:30hrs.

Check-in Time: 15:00hrs

Check-out Time: 12:00hrs

For reservations please email the hotel directly at: rachel.borg@phoeniciamalta.com with the dates of the reservation and the reference to the ECCE General Meeting.

ATTENTION: Please keep in mind that due to the forthcoming touristic period, you are advised to book your room as soon as possible.

Hotels cannot guarantee room availability beyond the dates mentioned, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

General Information

How to get to Valletta from Malta International Airport

BUS:	TAXI SERVICES
Journey Duration: approx. 30 minutes Price: Euros 4 Operator details: +356 21222000 enquires@publictransport.com.mt publictransport.com.mt	application to be downloaded on a mobile device from Ecabs Bolt Ryde   Approximate price € 15; depending on time of day

Hiring a Car

Car rental facilities are available at the Front Desk of your hotels. The car hire company has a fleet of different models which are all fully equipped. A valid driving licence from a country of origin is required and don’t forget, driving in Malta in on the left-hand side.

How to get around Valletta

The best way to enjoy your trip to Valletta is on foot since everything is conveniently located within walking distance. However, if you prefer to make use of alternative transport, the following are available:

• City Electric Cabs offer a quick trip service using small electrically-driven vehicles that can take you all across the city. Trips can be booked by phone (with min. 15 minutes’ notice) on +356 77 414 177 or hailed from the street. The service operates from 7 am to 7 pm from Monday – Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm on Sundays. Trips are priced as follows:
  • €1 for trips in the centre for the first passenger and €0.50 for additional passengers
  • €2 for trips to/from parts outside the city centre for the first passenger
• There is a bus route that passes through some of the main streets inside and just outside Valletta. A single journey ticket is valid for two hours and costs €2 or €1.50 (winter/summer season).
• Public Transport Malta has now also made available e-bikes which can be used to get around inside the city, called Tallinja Bike. There are a few docking stations around in Valletta and the fairs are:
  • Standard fair: €3 (for up to 30 minutes), then €2 for every 30 mins after
  • Discounted rate of €1.50 + €2 every 30 mins after for Explore cardholders
  • Free for the first 30 mins for Valletta cardholders (+ €2 every 30 mins after)

Extending your stay in Malta

Should you wish to enjoy the Island you can travel from Valletta by boat on three types of ferries:

• Valletta Ferries offer two routes, leaving at the seafront of Sliema (across Marsamxett Harbour) as well as from Senglea/Bormla (part of The Three Cities, across Grand Harbour) to take you across each of the harbours for a small fee. Trips are just 10 minutes.
• iSeeMalta Harbour ferry is a hop-on-hop-off type of ferry that takes you on a tour through both of Valletta’s harbours. You can get on/of at Valletta Waterfront, Esplora Interactive Science Centre at Kalkara (fun outing for kids!) and Sliema Ferries, from where you can hop on to other boat tours (taking you to other parts of Malta and Gozo).
• One of the Gozo fast ferry services can get you straight to Valletta from Gozo, in under 45 minutes.

Another option is to travel to Birgu (also known as Vittoriosa, one of The Three Cities), and take a short trip on a Maltese type of gondola (or Dgħajsa in Maltese).

A & S Water Taxis run a shuttle service that takes you across Grand Harbour from Victoria Gate, Valletta to Birgu waterfront (Three Cities).