AX The Palace & AX The Victoria Set Sustainability Benchmark as Malta’s First GSTC-Certified Hotels

AX Hotels is proud to announce that AX The Palace and AX The Victoria in Sliema are the first hotels in Malta to achieve certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for their sustainability practices.

This significant achievement underscores AX Hotels’ commitment to environmental responsibility, positioning these two renowned and well-loved local Hotels as leaders in sustainable tourism both locally and internationally.

The path to GSTC certification for AX The Palace and AX The Victoria reflects a series of meaningful efforts, including implementing new policies, fostering responsible resource use, enhancing infrastructure, and educating both team members and guests on sustainable practices.

Each step has been aligned with GSTC standards, and the certification process, marked by rigorous criteria and extensive evaluation, demonstrates AX Hotels’ commitment to maintaining high standards in environmental and social sustainability.

Ms Claire Zammit Xuereb, Director of Hospitality & Care at AX Group, said, “As a company of firsts, we are proud to continue leading the way in Malta’s hospitality sector, consistently setting new standards and embracing innovative solutions that benefit both our guests and the environment. We are committed to responsible, eco-conscious hospitality.”




Mr James Galea, Hotel Manager for AX Sliema Hotels, added, “This is an ongoing journey, involving constant teamwork and commitment from all our team members. It builds upon our earlier Eco-Certification achieved through the Malta Tourism Authority, and we remain focused on striving to meet our sustainable targets.”

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is a leading global authority on sustainable tourism, setting internationally recognised standards for sustainable practices within the tourism industry. The GSTC Criteria are designed to help tourism businesses and destinations address environmental, social, and cultural sustainability issues.

The certification process involves a rigorous assessment of a property’s practices, including responsible resource use, waste management, community engagement, and education efforts aimed at both staff and guests. But what does this mean?