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The Malta Tourism Authority has officially launched the second edition of the Malta Tourism Awards, continuing its mission to celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainability across the local tourism sector.
This year's edition introduces an expanded range of categories under the Responsible Tourism Development Awards, allowing for more industry segments to be recognised. These awards will honour outstanding achievements in:
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best English Language Learning
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Diving Centre
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Domestic Transport (including Land and Sea)
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Visitor Attraction
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Travel and Tourism Services
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Catering Establishment
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Accommodation (<75 bedrooms)
• Responsible Tourism Development Award-Best Accommodation (>75 bedrooms)
To be eligible, submissions must address at least one of the following key criteria:
1. Smart Tourism and Digitalisation
2. Human Resources Training and Upskilling
3. Sustainability and Decarbonisation
4. Innovation and Future Readiness
In addition, the prestigious Tourism Worker of the Year award will once again shine a spotlight on individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication across various sectors, including the below.
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Domestic Transport (Land and Sea)
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - English Language Learning (Schools / Host Families)
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Diving Centres
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Visitor Attractions
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Tourist Guides
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Travel and Tourism Services (including Incoming Travel Agencies, DMCs, and Excursion Organisers)
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Catering
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Accommodation (<75 bedrooms)
• Tourism Worker of the Year Award - Accommodation (>75 bedrooms)
Applications for the Malta Tourism Awards 2025 are open until January 31, 2026. The awards aim to recognise and promote best practices that align with the strategic direction of the tourism sector in Malta.
More information, including detailed eligibility criteria and how to apply, is available on the official awards website. www.mtobservatory.org/awards
The Malta Tourism Awards are not only a celebration of excellence in tourism but also a reflection of Malta Tourism Authority’s commitment to responsible growth, innovation and long-term sustainability.
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) was formally set up by the Malta Travel and Tourism Service Act (1999). This clearly defines its role - extending it beyond that of international marketing to include a domestic, motivating, directional, co-ordinating and regulatory role. The Act strengthens the public and private partnership in tourism through greater and more direct participation by the private sector in national planning and development of the industry.
For more information visit https://www.mta.com.mt/
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