Interviews

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

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.
November 24, 2021

Horeca Q&A with PL and PN Leaders

There is no denying the negative effect COVID 19 has had on all the Hospitality and Tourism industries. Horeca Magazine spoke to the leaders of the main political parties in Malta for their respective views on the situation and their ideas and plans as a way forward.
November 24, 2021

Transforming Tourism in Malta

After 24 years at the Malta Tourism Authority, Chief Marketing Officer Carlo Micallef is an eyewitness to the evolution of the island’s tourism sector.
November 23, 2021

From Green to Blue – On a 100-Day Gastronomic Adventure

Previously Executive Chef of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Greenhouse in London, Alex Dillon completed a 100-day residency at Iniala’s ION – The Harbour. As he tells Jo Caruana, it was a whirlwind of local ingredients, critical team building and gorgeous sea views – and he loved it.
November 20, 2021

Hospitality Architecture

Horeca Magazine speaks to architectural firm AP Valletta who share their design concepts and strategies related to Hospitality Architecture.
November 20, 2021

The Show Must Go On

Horeca Magazine speaks to Howard Keith Debono, president of the Malta Entertainment Industry & Arts Association, who assesses the impact of various event cancellations on the Tourism and Hospitality industries.
November 8, 2021

The Future of Hospitality Success? Driving Sustainable Change

Neal Debono, the recently appointed Group CEO of the Xara Collection, spells out what lies ahead for the luxury brand as it seeks to renew its core values and keep sustainability at its core.
June 17, 2021

Daring to be Different

Hugo’s is a self-proclaimed “dareto- be-different” chain of hotels which captures the glamour and vibe of the Maltese islands. The flagship 4 star H Hotel comprises of 161 guest rooms and suites, combining modern and classic art with cutting edge technology and architectural innovations, creating a unique and sophisticated guest room experience.
June 17, 2021

A Man for All Cuisines

Despite the length of the journey travelled from working as a restaurant dishwasher to becoming one of Malta’s top cravingsatisfying restaurateurs, Daniel Grech has been in the business for no more than a decade.