Family History

Mifsud Brothers Ltd., led today by Managing Director Michela Mifsud, is a family-run business now in its 6th generation, with a rich heritage that began in 1860 when it was founded as C & G Fratelli Mifsud by Orazio Mifsud, who began as a general merchant and broker for property and ships’ supplies. His sons, Carmelo and Giuseppe Mifsud (2nd generation), took over in the early 1900s, operating ships entering the Grand Harbour of Valletta and acting as port agents and coal suppliers. The company evolved steadily as each generation left its mark.

In 1933, the company adopted the name Mifsud Brothers Ltd., which it proudly carries today. Under the leadership of Paul Mifsud (3rd generation & Michela’s great grandfather), the business strengthened its maritime presence through key agency appointments with major cruise and cargo lines.

In 1967, Paul’s son Ronald Mifsud (4th generation & Michela’s grandfather) took over and led the company into hospitality, recognising Malta’s growing tourism sector. By 1968, MBL owned and operated the Cavalieri Hotel and the Carlton Hotel, marking its expansion beyond maritime services and eventually paving the way for the development of destination management.

In 1998, Ronald’s son Ivan Mifsud (5th generation & Michela’s father) became Managing Director, welcoming the QE2 to Malta in his first year, a historic moment shared by four generations of the Mifsud family. Under his leadership, MBL expanded into new cruise markets, introduced the Cruise Gozo concept, promoted Algeria as a cruise destination, and ventured into the superyacht sector.

Since 2000, MBL has operated its own destination management company, today known as 20Twenty DMC, serving key markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, China, the USA, and the UAE.

In 2012, Michela Mifsud, representing the sixth generation joined the Board of Directors. In 2025, she was appointed Managing Director, succeeding her father Ivan, who now serves as Chairman. Together, they continue to guide MBL with a clear commitment to its long-standing principle: Quality over Quantity, delivering trusted, personalised service across the maritime, cruise, superyacht, and destination management sectors.

“For the last 75 years, we have been at the forefront of Malta’s tourism industry. As a quality-assured destination management company, we specialise in luxury travel, groups, incentives, as well as shore excursions and turnarounds for cruise lines and yachts.” Michela Mifsud, Managing Director