1. Charles Martin MSc. President Malta Association Hospitality Executives

2. First of all some basic information: Malta is composed of 2 main island Malta and Gozo having a total area of some 316km 2 Population is around 413,000 (making it the most densely populated country in Europe) Hotels are concentrated in 2 main areas Sliema -St. Julian’s and St. Paul’s Bay The megalithic temples are the longest standing temples in the World – 7000 years.

3.  Tourism contributes around 25 to 30% of the nation’s GDP  Tourism employs around 15% of the total gainfully employed  Tourism multiplier effect has a vast impact on the rest of the economic activity such as the Construction companies, Services companies etc.

10.  Conciously changed strategies ◦ Reduced their expenses considered unnecessary ◦ Had to reduce their Wages bill  Started to close for winter months  Changed the structure of employees  Altered staff ratios  Eliminated positions or Amalgamated some roles  Paying less for new employees  New employee types were explored

11.  EU membership ◦ New source of employees ◦ EU workers ◦ Non EU workers

12.  Employees training ◦ College ◦ University ◦ On job training

13.  The industry offers several positives ◦ Friendships ◦ Great working atmospher ◦ Good prospects in career advancement ◦ International job prospects

14. Thank you Contact email addresses: info@mejoris.com info@mejoris.com ahe.malta@gmail.com ahe.malta@gmail.com