Corinthia Hotels has announced an exciting leadership change at their iconic Corinthia Palace in Malta: the appointment of Alexandra Pisani as the Hotel's new General Manager.
InterContinental & Holiday Inn Express Malta has announced the appointment of Carlos Malliaroudakis as Cluster General Manager starting 1 October 2021.Carlos, a Greek national born in Lebanon, started his hospitality journey back in 1988 in Athens, Greece.
The iconic Athenaeum Spa, which has been recently relaunched at the five-star Corinthia Palace Attard, Malta, now has a new Director.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Malta, the first Hyatt-branded property on the archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the popular seaside town of St. Julian's, within walking distance of the beach and less than twenty minutes away from Malta's international airport and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Valletta, Hyatt Regency Malta is the perfect choice for families looking for memorable stays and business travelers attending meetings and events on the island.
From Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea: Eike Clausen has been appointed as the new General Manager of the leading luxury hotel in Malta, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz and moves from Aqaba, Jordan to the island of Gozo, just one hour away from the Maltese Capital Valletta.
The Marriott Hotels brand, part of Marriott International, is pleased to announce the completion of the large-scale 30 millionth renovation of Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa. The 301-room hotel is located in the vibrant city of St. Julian's, on the shores of the scenic Balluta Bay, near Valletta, the capital of Malta, known for its history and culture, and is an ideal starting point for exploring the island.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Bay Street Holdings Limited to develop the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta. Located on the scenic coastal destination of St. Julian's, the 153-room resort is expected to open in 2021 as the ideal destination for every occasion - from seamless business meetings to memorable family vacations.
A Brexit without an amicable divorce agreement would have serious economic consequences for the country, according to a report published by the British government and the Bank of England. British GDP would lose nearly 10 points over 15 years and AP economists estimate that the annual standard of living would be reduced by £1,100 per capita. Finally, the British central bank added that the pound could fall by a quarter of its value against the dollar leading to the UK's worst recession since World War II.
International experts will discuss market developments, new marketing strategies and the economic prospects for the LGBT travel segment - The Malta Tourism Authority is collaborating with ITB Berlin, the host of the first LGBT+ Tourism Summit from 22 to 23 November 2018
The Westin Dragonara Resort, located in Malta's seaside resort of St Julian's, has unveiled the renovation of its Luxury Bay Suites. With spectacular sea views, the one bed suites can sleep up to four guests, providing a relaxing ambience for families or couples to unwind.
Twenty five years on from working as a pool boy at Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Malta and Maltese-born Adrian Attard is returning as General Manager this week (1st July 2018).
István Kovács started his career with Kempinski Hotel Corvinus as a Trainee and built his way through various roles at the Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich, the Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay and the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai to return to Budapest in 2015 as Hotel Manager.An inspiring reception was held on April 17, 2018 during a splendid spring day in the Maltese Archipelago. Mr. Kovács praised the legacy of Mr. Hormigo as the foundation to build on and continue the success story of the hotel. Bernold Schröder, Chief Operating Officer Europe, engaged the audience by highlighting the team efforts which have been so paramount in achieving the past milestones.The owning company was present to pass the testimony bidding farewell and wholeheartedly to welcome István Kovács.
Guestware announced that InterContinental Malta in St. George's Bay implemented Guestware to personalize the guest experience and simplify staff response to requests. Guestware is an integrated Guest Experience (GX) software solution used by hospitality companies around the world to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction. InterContinental Malta is an exclusive 481 room and suite beachside resort. Click here for more information on how to streamline operations and personalize guest service with Guestware.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) presented the Open Letter on Travel and Tourism to the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat. The Open Letter outlines tourism's value as one of the world's largest generators of jobs and a powerful driver of socio-economic growth and sustainable development. To date, the Open Letter has been received by 89 Heads of State and Government.
Hard Rock International announces plans to open its third European resort, following debuts in Ibiza and Tenerife. Projected to open in 2020, the seafront Hard Rock Hotel Malta will feature 370 rooms, including 110 suites offering balcony views. The upcoming project will be part of a new mix-used development called db City Centre, which includes a shopping mall, luxury residences and modern office spaces, in the highly sought after area of St. George's Bay, St. Julian's. Hard Rock Hotel Malta is being developed in collaboration with the Malta-based Seabank Group, a partner of Hard Rock for more than 15 years.
Former head of Malta’s Tourism Authority Alex Incorvaja has been appointed as the new general manager of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa.
Mr Hormigo began his career with Kempinski 15 years ago as Credit Controller at Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona , followed by an assignment at Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza Sicily where he was appointed General Manager, as well as Director of Finance. He was then transferred to China in January 2013, where he played a crucial role as Hotel Manager at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, where his expertise ensured a smooth operational take-over. Returning to Europe, Mr Hormigo supported the Kempinski Hotel Nikolskaya in Moscow as Hotel Manager during the soft-opening period before taking over the helm of the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz. Multi-lingual, mastering English and Italian in addition to his Spanish mother-tongue, Mr Hormigo holds a Global MBA from IE Business School and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Malaga.
Hilton Malta is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Mullan as the new General Manager. Mr. Mullan comes to Malta from the Hilton Barbados Resort where he was General Manager for the past four years. Matthew has been with Hilton Worldwide for more than twenty five years having joined the company as a trainee back in 1988, a career that has taken him to various parts of the United Kingdom, Egypt, Barbados and now Malta. He relocates to Hilton Malta with his wife Audrey and thirteen year old son Ciaran. Matthew Mullan replaces Hilton Malta's long-standing General Manager Mr. Clement Hassid, who has retired after almost nine years at Hilton Malta and more than 47 years of service in the hospitality industry.
Corinthia Hotels announced that the first recipients of the Alfred Pisani Corinthia Hotels Scholarship, Genevieve Arnold and Phillip Rogers – students in the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS) Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management undergraduate program – noted the role the scholarship played in helping them achieve their academic and career goals as they look forward to graduation. Launched in support of students at the NYU-SCPS Tisch Center, the scholarships were awarded to Arnold and Rogers for 2012/2013 academic year.
The 37-year-old German, who has been working for Kempinski Hotels since 1999, had already spent two years in Gozo, initially as Front Desk Manager, then as Front Office Manager.