Articles

December 12, 2025

End of Year Message – Tony Zahra

'2025 Has Been a Truly Exceptional One for the Sector' MHRA President Tony Zahra looks forward to the challenges brought forth by the emerging, long-haul destinations.
December 11, 2025

End of Year Message – Mario de Marco

‘Now is the Time for Difficult Decisions' The outlook for 2026 is positive, Shadow Minister forTourism Dr Mario De Marco, believes—but the worst mistake Malta could make is to be complacent.
December 11, 2025

End of Year Message – Carlo Micallef

‘I Look Forward to 2026 in Full Confidence of Further, Exciting Developments’. Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef shares his views about the industry’s roadmap for 2026.
December 11, 2025

End of Year Message – Dr Ian Borg

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.
November 26, 2025

A Role Worth Investing In

From building a sustainable wine programme to driving higher profit margins, a sommelier holds one of the most influential roles in a restaurant. Words by William Rizzo.
November 20, 2025

Will Malta Shine Again This Year at Emozioni Dal Mondo ?

If the past is any indication, our chances look good. Sara Cantoni reports.
November 20, 2025

A Deeper Dive Into Local

In this second part of his feature, Victor Calleja delves into why some restaurateurs are opting to source locally, and the challenges they face.
November 9, 2025

Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Wines? Not a Myth.

We’ve got a clapback to our feature about non-alcoholic wines from last month. Sommelier William Rizzo states his case.
November 5, 2025

Sustainability Is Personal

In the third segment of this series on Malta’s food systems, Director Sonya Sammut reflects on what sustainability actually means for food businesses and how we can help make it real.
October 25, 2025

Selling Our Gastronomy

We talk about authenticity, but when it comes to food we still hide our own. It is time to pull Maltese cuisine from the sidelines to the spotlight of our tourism offer, Joseph Galea writes.