Domenico D'Imperio  - Executive Chef - Le Tre Vaselle -Torgiano (Perugia) Italy.
Il mio pensiero...

Con immenso piacere ho avuto la possibilita  di visitare questa scuola che prepara in modo egregio i futuri professionisti del mondo albeghiero e turistico, e l'impressione che ho avuto che i studenti che ne fanno parte sono pieni di volonta  per incamminarsi nel lungo e sacrificato cammino  professionale alberghiero un caloroso saluto e un in bocca al lupo a tutti gli studenti dell' Institute of tourism studies di Malta e un arrivederci a presto
                                                                                                                           
Julian C. Zarb MBA MHCIMA MTS Dip. A.T. & D (Univ. of Malta)            Tourism  Journalist and Media Presenter

"Tourism has been a primary pillar of the Maltese Economy ever since these islands gained independence from Britain in 1964.

Throughout these years we have built up an industry based on three core competencies: Hospitality, Friendliness and Service.

To sustain these three competencies and ensure that we remain competitive in the future, I believe that there is a definite role for the Institute of Tourism Studies to nurture those who choose the industry not as a job but rather as a vocation and a career. Tourism is all about people. It is about fulfilling expectations and delivering experiences.

The Institute for Tourism Studies has already filled a gap in providing the industry with the Professionalism that is needs to fulfill its role. But learning is a continuous process and the Institute will remain a means of closing the skills gaps by interfacing with industry and organizations, such as, HCIMA Malta. The HCIMA has, for a long time, accredited a number of courses at ITS and this is proof that we appreciate the level and standard of education provided by this educational institution.

Having worked in the hospitality sector for twenty-five years and also through my research work as a tourism journalist, I can understand the importance of an Institute for Tourism Studies which can respond to the needs of the industry through courses and training processes that are internationally recognized through the HCIMA."

Mr Bradley Dingli Marketing & Events Manager at Ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija

"ITS has provided me with the right intellectual and communication skills and practical competence to work effectively with teams and manage people towards success. Through ITS I have gained the self-confidence required to reach my goals and exceed any expectations both in my professional as well as in my personal life."

Silvio Tonna, Sommelier at Marsovin

"At the age of 17 I started a course on Food and Beverage Service at the Institute of Tourism Studies. This four-year course requires students to do an internship programme and mine was in UK. After my return from UK, I proceeded with the fourth year of the course and with the help of ITS lecturers I also subscribed for the WSET course held at ITS. Through the WSET courses, I worked my way to get the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. After acquiring the Advanced Certificate, I also had the great opportunity to take part in the most prestigious Sommelier Competition of Europe. This would not have been possible without the help and support of a lecturer at ITS.

This experience encourage me to continue to widen my knowledge on sommeliere, so I also embarked on other wine courses held by the Court of Master of Sommeliers which is a UK based association and I am now on the last step to become a Master Sommelier.

I presently work for Marsovin, a well-known local winery. In a nutshell, my job entails the training of caterers, compiling wine lists and setting up promotions, amongst other things."

Anne Marie Weadock, MHCIMA Company Secretary

"The Hilton Hotel & Casino Isle of Man has worked closely with the Institute of Tourism Studies Malta for the last seven years employing a minimum of seven internship students every year. The Institute has always acted in a totally professional manner and given equal consideration to the needs of their students and their employers. The quality of the students has been consistently high and is to be highly recommended".