Mona Khalilieh Salah

Q: Favourite spot in Malta to unwind?
A: I love Valletta. Its blend of history, architecture, and sea views offers a calm like no other.

Whether I’m strolling through quiet streets or enjoying a coffee at St. George’s Square, the city’s rhythm reminds me why Malta captivates so many.

Q: What’s your favourite thing about your job?
A: I love being able to build bridges between people, businesses, and countries.

With MHRA, I support Malta’s hospitality sector through training, while my work with the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation involves international collaborations.

From leading Forbes Travel Guide trainings to forming global partnerships, it’s the human connections that make my work meaningful.

Q: Best career advice you’ve received?
A: “Opportunities rarely come fully formed. Create space for them.” That advice taught me to be proactive and open, especially in international work. In tourism, relationships and trust often matter more than titles.

Q: What’s something we wouldn’t know about you from your CV?
A: It’s the value I place on genuine cross-cultural connections. Being welcomed and trusted by people from different backgrounds is incredibly rewarding.