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05 Note from the Publisher: Respect 07 Editor’s Letter: A forum of dreams 10 Tourism - a Maltese success story: from the Minister for Tourism 17 All hands on deck: from the Opposition Spokesperson 21 The search for unity in whole regions through tourism 27 Not just words but also action and tangible results 31 From tiny Malta to the whole of the Med 36 The people behind the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation 45 Interview with chef François Pasteau 51 Tourism, the great unifier 56 How a leading hotelier has helped shape our country 65 Sport tourism lies straight ahead 69 Priorities for European tourism in the coming years 73 Tijani Haddad: When we stop travelling out of fear terrorism wins 81 Attracting and retaining skilled workers in hotels and restaurants 88 Careers in Tourism: a passport to travel the world 92 Letter from Eva Štravs Podlogar 94 Musings on air travel to the Mediterranean 100 Bigger than life—just like opera itself 105 The Union of the Mediterranean Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association Nr. 2, Gallina Street, Kappara San Gwann, SGN 4111, Malta Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Web: www.mhra.org.mt 41 a member of iMNG Ltd Ajiree Court, 04, Testaferrata Street, Ta’ Xbiex XBX1403, Malta Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Publisher Jason Attard [email protected] Co-Editors Jason Attard Victor Calleja Editorial Assistants Alexander Bonello Calvin Cassar Steve Flinders Presentation Art Director Jason Attard Front Cover Photography Edmunds Mierins CORPORATE SPONSORS Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS Published by The President and Council of the Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association, on behalf of the members, would like to thank the Sponsors for their support and commitment towards the MHRA. The long-term agreement reached with the sponsors has enabled the MHRA to take a more long-term perspective to its operations. © All rights reserved by the Publisher. The Publisher’s written consent must be obtained before any part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means whatsoever. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling contents and in safeguarding against plagiarism, the publisher and/or editor cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. You are reminded of your right to refuse receipt of this publication and/or our other products or services by sending such requests in writing to iMNG Ltd, signed by the person refusing receipt.