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from the Editor Chev. Anthony C. Coleiro Giving ‘Hospitality’ the importance it deserves H istorians have traced the development of the hospitality indus- try through thousands of years and many cultures, and viewing it through the lens of history is always helpful as the close relationship between the shape of hospitality and the needs and expectations of differ- ent societies is thus revealed. Nowadays, the base components of the industry are to satisfy a guest’s need for shelter and lodging and to satisfactorily provide the patrons with food service. HOSPITALITY MALTA The typical availabilities one aspires to attain when embarking upon a career path revolve around being the manger or executive chef of a fine restaurant, a general manger at a supreme and luxury hotel, resort or at a casino, and so forth - all optimum possibil- ities, but our choices are far wider than perhaps we ever dreamed. Hotels and resorts have been compared to miniature cities in the way that they incorporate life support systems such like light, heat, food, shelter, secu- rity, water and sanitation facilities. Lodging estab- lishments typically include within their ‘city limits’ Is sue 03 7