{"id":58265,"date":"2026-06-13T06:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=58265"},"modified":"2026-06-13T06:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:18:27","slug":"prime-minister-robert-abela-visits-gozitan-family-businesses-that-are-strengthening-tourism-and-the-gozitan-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/prime-minister-robert-abela-visits-gozitan-family-businesses-that-are-strengthening-tourism-and-the-gozitan-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Robert Abela visits Gozitan family businesses that are strengthening tourism and the Gozitan economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela, visited three businesses run by Gozitan families in the hospitality sector which are making an important contribution towards strengthening the Gozitan economy and improving the Gozitan tourism product.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During his visit, the Prime Minister visited BLOCK Hotel and RITUAL Dive in Xlendi, a tourist complex that includes accommodation, a school and diving facilities under one roof. This business, which started in 2019, has grown into a complex that attracts tourists from all over the world, particularly those who visit Gozo for diving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prime Minister also visited View Point Boutique Living, a small hotel in Xlendi that embraces Maltese and Gozitan identity as part of the experience it offers to visitors. The property has retained its local character through its design, the use of works by Maltese and Gozitan artists and elements that reflect the natural heritage of the island of Gozitan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last visit was to Santa Lucia Boutique Hotel, another business run by a Gozitan family that focuses on a quality experience for the guests of this hotel through the natural and tranquil environment it offers.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-58265 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/prime-minister-robert-abela-visits-gozitan-family-businesses-that-are-strengthening-tourism-and-the-gozitan-economy\/pr261007d\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007d-150x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-58266\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007d-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007d-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007d.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-58266'>\n\t\t\t\tPrime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela visiting business families in Gozo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/prime-minister-robert-abela-visits-gozitan-family-businesses-that-are-strengthening-tourism-and-the-gozitan-economy\/pr261007a\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007a-150x100.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-58269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007a-150x100.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007a-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007a.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-58269'>\n\t\t\t\tPrime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela visiting business families in Gozo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/prime-minister-robert-abela-visits-gozitan-family-businesses-that-are-strengthening-tourism-and-the-gozitan-economy\/pr261007b\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007b-150x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-58268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007b-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007b-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pr261007b.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-58268'>\n\t\t\t\tPrime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela visiting business families in Gozo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Gozo has everything it needs to continue to strengthen its position as a unique destination in the Mediterranean. The fact that we are seeing more high-level investment, which reflects the identity and character of the island, shows how we can attract tourism that leaves greater value and that the Gozitan community can enjoy throughout the year&#8221;, said Prime Minister Robert Abela.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prime Minister stressed that families who invest in their businesses are an essential part of Gozo&#8217;s economic success. &#8220;These are families, entrepreneurs, who believe in their island, who create job opportunities and who build experiences that give Gozo a good name abroad. The Government will continue to be a shoulder to shoulder for those who have this vision and is working to continue to grow the economy in a sustainable way&#8221;, said Prime Minister Robert Abela.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert Abela reiterated that the Government will continue to support these investments which will continue to give new life to the Gozitan economy. This comes as the Government&#8217;s new electoral manifesto gives priority to Gozo with 100 specific commitments for the island, including measures in favour of more sustainable tourism, investment in the tourism product, specialised training and improvement of facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government will continue to invest so that Gozo remains a quality destination, while protecting the island&#8217;s identity and unique character.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos:\u00a0OPM<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_58265\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"58265\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela, visited three businesses run by Gozitan families in the hospitality sector which are making an important contribution towards strengthening the Gozitan economy and improving the Gozitan tourism product. 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