 Tourism in Malta is an important sector of the country 's economy , contributing to about 15 percent of the nation 's gross domestic product ( GDP ) . It is overseen by the Malta Tourism Authority , in turn falls under the responsibility of the Minister for Tourism , the Environment and Culture . Malta features a number of tourism attractions encompassing elements of the island 's rich history and culture , as well as aquatic activities associated with the Mediterranean Sea . In addition , medical tourism has become popular in Malta in recent years , especially since government efforts to market the practice to medical tourists in the United Kingdom . 
