Articles

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.
May 30, 2022

Institute of Tourism Studies: The Path towards Internationalisation

Throughout the years, the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) has always worked hard and strived towards its vision to train people for tomorrow’s international tourism industry.
May 25, 2022

Rediscover: A Strategic Masterplan for Tourism

In the post-pandemic world, the Malta Chamber’s new vision for tourism seeks to foreground quality experiences, focus on sustainability and develop close collaboration to regenerate the sector.