Articles & Feature Interviews

November 17, 2021

Representing Mediterranean Heritage in Vietnam

Michael Iavarone recounts how his Horeca career has over the years seen him travel from Malta to London and all the way to Vietnam.
November 16, 2021

Reflections of a Summer

This Summer’s revival of travel is significant as it indicates that we are slowly regaining our freedom.
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

Holidays, Hugs and Hope: Post-Pandemic Travel Trends

For many of us, the last year has felt more like a penal sentence than health precaution. Worldwide the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic.
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.
June 17, 2021

Private Dining: There’s No Experience Quite Like It

From lunch on your terrace to dinner aboard a luxury yacht, there’s nothing quite as exclusive as exceptional private dining – and that’s exactly what the talented team behind Chef Agents have set out to provide.
June 17, 2021

Revenge Travel

Whenever the media feels the need to emphasize the importance and magnitude of a certain event, new buzzwords are coined and many of these become part of our daily lingo.
June 16, 2021

Six Things to Consider When Choosing a POS Machine

Choosing the right point-of-sale (POS) machine for accepting card payments at your hotel or restaurant can be quite a difficult task. There are many different choices on the market, and deciding what’s best for your business can get a little overwhelming.
June 16, 2021

ITS’ Strategic Plan Unveiled

The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) has recently launched its Strategic Plan covering 2021-2025. Launched after 2 years of work and consultation with a wide number of stakeholders, the new ITS Strategic Plan aims at shaping excellence and innovation in tourism through teaching and learning, quality research, advice, and realisation of innovative business concepts.