Articles

August 27, 2022

Investing in Maltese Culinary Heritage through Education & Training

The Malta Chefs Society has been involved in the development of education programmes since its inception. Education is a very strong element of its mission statement.
August 25, 2022

Chef Jonathan Brincat at the House of Noni

Michelin means something in the culinary world. In fact, it means a whole lot. Michelin means quality, consistency, personality, mastery and value. And if you’ve visited Chef Jonathan Brincat’s Noni, you will completely understand how and why their Valletta facade features a shiny red plaque with an instantly recognizable Michelin Star, right there in plain sight.
August 23, 2022

A Look at the ITS Study Programmes

With a vision of shaping excellence and innovation in tourism, through teaching, learning, quality research, advice and realisation of innovative business concepts, the Institute of Tourism Studies is the first educational institute of choice for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in tourism and hospitality.
August 21, 2022

The wines ‘by the glass’ revolution is here…

It used to be difficult to find a local restaurant, other than the odd fine dining establishment, that offered a good range of quality wines ‘by the glass’ but that has all changed in the past few years.
August 20, 2022

Innovation & Sustainability at The Xara Collection

The Zammit Tabona Family, together with the management of The Xara Collection hold the culture of sustainability close to heart. This core value is reflected in all practices adopted throughout the vast portfolio of the Xara Collection.
August 18, 2022

Carlo Micallef’s Path, Success and Aspirations for the Maltese Islands

Malta Tourism Authority’s CEO, Carlo Micallef’s path, success and aspirations for the Maltese islands
June 4, 2022

Unpacking the Pixel: Malta’s New Tourism Strategy

At this critical time for hospitality, Malta Tourism Authority Chief Officer for Strategic Development and Deputy CEO Leslie Vella explains how the new tourism strategy for 2021-2030 will help the sector recover, rethink and revitalise.
June 2, 2022

Malta Chefs Society

The Malta Chefs Society is the result of the unification of two chefs associations which understood the benefit of unity for the sake of the local chefs’ community.
June 2, 2022

A Master Chef’s Perspective Cooking on Gas with Sean Gravina

From starting out in sandwich shops to studying in London and making it to the MasterChef quarter finals, Sean Gravina has had a trendsetting career on the local culinary scene. Here, he looks back on some of the highlights and challenges, and opens up about what could lie ahead.
June 2, 2022

Cheers for the Grant, Government, but How do I Account for it?

Government – national, local, or beyond one’s shores, such as the EU through various schemes – often grant certain incentives to businesses, particularly when there is a strategy to promote or to provide some form of assistance to one of more specific sectors.