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November 29, 2018
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It is common knowledge that the tourism sector in Malta is a booming industry nowadays. With a large number of diversified hotels and restaurants, our little gem in the middle of the Mediterranean has become a hot spot for tourists who want to have a taste of the island life and all that accompanies it. […]

November 29, 2018
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An analysis of user demographics of LinkedIN members Ever wondered which are the top social media platforms in Malta? Are they the same across the board, or do they cater to a specific audience? First of all, the top ranking social media platforms from data gathered on Alexa.com are the following: 1.  YouTube is the […]

November 29, 2018
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Technology in hospitality is inevitable. We already know that we have to make that upgrade for so many different reasons. From the basic practice of managing occupancy, the booking systems, and all the other operational matters. While many still argue on whether we should cheer or fear the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), several hotels […]

November 29, 2018
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Tourism represents an important aspect of Mediterranean countries. Luckily as a region, the climate, sea and the great artistic and historic wealth, that we have been graced with, have always managed to arouse a particular interest and attract travelers to our shores. During the past decade, we have assisted to the importance and made it […]

November 29, 2018
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Studies show that it is not only what you eat that reveals information about your personality, but also how you eat it. Ben Camille, a Maltese personality known for his role on the beloved show Strada Stretta, and for hosting the 2016 Malta Song Contest, sits down and reveals all of his favourite culinary experiences […]

November 29, 2018
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The Catering Sector in the Maltese Islands marks a very important component on the destination’s visitor experience, apart from the fact that it also services the needs of an increasingly affluent local population which dines out very frequently on a year-round basis. Success in the Hospitality sector depends very much on a dedicated and skilled […]

November 29, 2018
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We met up with one of the most notable women in the tourism industry, Angela Attard Fenech, Director, Tumas Group, Malta, to ask her about her journey in the industry. How long have you been in the tourism business? Was it something you always thought of pursuing? I was raised in the tourism business as […]

November 29, 2018
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Nautical and maritime tourism is the most important sub-sector of tourism. It employs over 3 million people and has the potential for the creation of more jobs and sustainable Blue growth. Given the substantial contribution of this sector on the European economy and the volatility of tourism, we need to look at the challenges we […]

November 29, 2018
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NAVIGO FRAMEWORK Navigo is a consulting company specialized in yachting, aimed at providing services to companies in the nautical sector and ports, in order to increase their competitiveness. Navigo directly aggregates 150 companies and around 500 with the management of the Tuscan and Sardinian Cluster. It operates in a context characterized by the presence of […]

November 29, 2018
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Brands take different forms. We have become very sophisticated in our understanding of brands, from the days of product brands, up to personal brands. Naturally, and definitely, a destination is also a brand. Each country in the Mediterranean is a brand. Each nation. Each beach, mountain, and each site. Destination branding is quite different from […]


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