clayton bartolo forbes doi kevin abela

Malta will be the first country in the world to participate in the Forbes International Star Award, a programme aimed at certifying restaurants and hotels, to train and reward the hospitality sector for the tourism product it offers to the public.

These details were announced at a press conference by the Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo, in the presence of the deputy chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority Carlo Micallef and the chief executive of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Andrew Agius Muscat.

Minister Bartolo pointed out that while it is important for our country to support the volume of tourists who come to Malta, it is important that we make the next leap by improving the quality of the tourism sector.

“We must turn past successes into a guarantee for the future. The Forbes International Star Award is a clear example of where we want to take this industry. This must be a sector that is based on excellence and innovation in every aspect,” he said.

He added that today’s and future generations expect the Government to show its support for similar programmes while investing in more quality infrastructure in tourist places.

For his part, Mr Micallef said that the authority is convinced that this programme will serve as a motivation for tourist establishments to continue refining their services.

He said this aspect in itself is another step towards what the authority and the Ministry are looking at in the Tourism Sector Strategy for the next decade.

Meanwhile, Mr Agius Muscat described these certificates as a worldwide stamp when it comes to the safety and quality of the Maltese tourism product.

Featured Image:

DOI – Kevin Abela

Related

MIA

Malta International Airport closes in on one million passengers in June

July 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Meanwhile, aircraft traffic movement rose by 4.5 per cent year on year

Malta’s population hits 574,250 in 2024, up by 1.9% 

July 10, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

Total net migration was at 10,614 persons, the vast majority being non-EU citizens

Service excellence as a cornerstone of Avenue 77 workspace experience

July 10, 2025
by BN Writer

Providing excellent service is a foundational aspect of what makes working at Avenue 77 a great experience