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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg shares some reflections about the outgoing year and what lies ahead for 2026.
We are continuing to work on strengthening connectivity; we’ve seen Qatar Airways opening up routes to new markets in the Gulf, Asia and Australia, and Delta will soon be connecting us to New York.
We are also collaborating closely with the private sector and investing in accommodation - including, but not limited to, five-star hotels.
Dr Ian Borg (Photo by Ofion Digital, shot on location at Corinthia Palace Malta, Balzan)
We are taking the improvement of standards in shortterm
rentals very seriously. The restaurant sector, too, is
of great importance, both for the local and international
markets.
The quality continues to rise, thanks to all the workers who form part of this industry. We recognise, of course, that challenges remain.
But let’s look to the future to meet and rise to these challenges, so as to ensure that through the upcoming year we will continue building on the successes of the previous one, working towards sustainability and diversification, as we all continue to work together across both sides of Parliament, with all stakeholders, including all the workers in the sector and our local communities, united in this common goal.
The quality continues to rise, thanks to all the workers who form part of this industry. We recognise, of course, that challenges remain.
But let’s look to the future to meet and rise to these challenges, so as to ensure that through the upcoming year we will continue building on the successes of the previous one, working towards sustainability and diversification, as we all continue to work together across both sides of Parliament, with all stakeholders, including all the workers in the sector and our local communities, united in this common goal.
