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A campaign by Prince Albert of Monaco to make fellow world leaders aware of environmental issues is being matched at home with a radical drive to make Monaco one of the leading environmentally friendly countries in the world.

Malta visitor numbers dropped again year-on-year in October, making for a depressing year for the Malta hotels and holidays industry. But the arrival of new low cost flights to the island in November has already reversed the decline.

The environment has been top of Prince Albert of Monaco's agenda for the last year, but as he continues his campaign to highlight the environment as a top political issue, press reports suggest that two of his staff have left.

A record number of cruise passengers visited Malta in 2006. With low cost airlines flying to the island 2007 could see a startling turnaround in the holiday island's fortunes.

Holidays and hotels in Malta have seen a persistent decline in visitor numbers in recent years. But where the Tourist Authority has failed, new low cost flights could succeed in the year ahead.

Traditionally seen as a luxury bolt hole for businessmen saving millions in tax, Monaco residency is being taken up by more and more women.

Monaco property prices have kept pace with New York and London in recent years, and Monaco property prices could be set to go even higher in 2007.

A leading tour operator has announced an expansion of its Malta programme, in response to growing demand for the island. It comes as a surprise to some in the tourist industry.