Malta is the first European country to be certified by the Forbes Travel Guide. This is an agency that classifies, into various categories, hotels and restaurants for the service they offer to the consumer.
For this year, seven hotels in Malta have received recognition from the Forbes Travel Guide. The Iniala Hotel received the highest five-star recognition, the Corinthia Palace Hotel won the four-star title while the Hyatt Regency, Kempinski San Lawrenz, Malta Marriot, Radisson Blu Golden Sands and Roselli hotels won the title. the recommendation award.
These details were announced at a press conference addressed by the Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo, the Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority Gavin Gulia, the President of the Malta Association of Restaurants and Hoteliers (MHRA). ) Tony Zahra, and Forbes Travel Guide Ambassador Filip Boyen.
Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo said that the time of the pandemic was the opportune moment for the government together with the Malta Tourism Authority to enhance the quality of the Maltese tourism product.
“We must continue to provide opportunities and platforms for our hotels and restaurants with the goal of being the best in everything we do. Through this mentality we will be guaranteeing a better tourist experience, so much so that tourists have valid reasons to return to their holidays in the Maltese Islands “, stressed Minister Clayton Bartolo.
“As an authority, we believe that this relationship with the Forbes Travel Guide is a clear example of where we want to continue to lead our industry, even in the light of the recovery and revitalization of the sector, as listed in sector strategy for the next decade, ”said Chairman Gavin Gulia.
The President of the Association Tony Zahra stated that the MHRA is pleased to have been given the opportunity to contribute to the formulation of a program that caters to the different niches served by hotels and restaurants. He stressed the need to further improve the quality of service, retrain staff and ensure a high level of security for visitors.
“We recognize that Malta is fully committed to improving the health and safety of both tourists and employees working in this sector and therefore it is important that more Maltese and Gozitan hotels and restaurants are included. from this program “, concluded Forbes Travel Guide Ambassador Filip Boyen.
