Projects & Initiatives The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), in collaboration with the Ministry for Tourism is continuously involved in projects whose objective is to improve the tourism product. In the last years the MTA has embarked on a number of projects with the main aim to improve the visitor's experience whilst on the islands in order to ensure more value for money. Projects implemented by the MTA:ERDF033: Tourism Zone Upgrade with Urban Landscaped Spaces and other Facilities In 2007, the MTA submitted an application for the implementation of a project that target the improvement of specific tourism areas, including Pembroke, St Paul's Bay and Qawra Point. This project whose value exceeds 21 million euros, is part-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund and consists of the following components: Development of a National Aquarium in Qawra Upgrading of St Paul's Bay Promenade Restoration of Wignacourt Tower and Beachpost in St Paul's Bay Development of Pembroke Gardens Development of a Walking / Cycling track in Pembroke Restoration of Madliena Tower Creation of Educational Brochures / Leaflets in relation to Pembroke Heritage Project Other Projects Diving Lectures at the Diving Institute, Malta National Aquarium Coastal-Climate Overall Vulnerability and Exposure Risk Protection Strategy for the Maltese Islands