Malta Tourism Society

27/08/2026

The project that is developing the new sense of quality and sustainable tourism to mature destinations like Malta and Gozo continues after a continuous period period of 17 years. The Malta Tourism Society continues to build on the success of the past - both in academic papers and books and practical examples in Mqabba and Safi. Thanks to the hundreds of intern students from the University of Florence and Joe Abdilla.

Now thanks to Carmel, Adnan and Wyem we will start to work on promoting and hosting these community based tours in Lija. For enquiries where and how to book the tours to Lija call Dr Julian Zarb on 00356 99039985.

21/08/2026

A warm welcome to our international member and committee member, Ms Lisa Hayek, at the Mosta Visitor Centre. Thank you to George, Tom, Doreen, Wyem and Giovanni for the warm welcome. Malta Tourism Society is showing the way to professional Hospitality and Service. See you again soon.

11/08/2026

Press Statement - Malta Tourism Society 11 th August 2026

Contact: Dr Julian Zarb (Chair) – email: [email protected]. Tel. (00356)99039985
Prof George Cassar (Vice Chair)

The Malta Tourism Society (MTS) would like to express its concern regarding the over-development and the destruction of the natural environment on Comino. We believe that this island must be protected and that responsibility falls on us as the present guardians to take care of Comino to ensure that it is passed on in a pristine state to future generations of Maltese and Gozitans who continue to consider the Maltese islands as their home. The project being proposed for the further development of Comino – a Natura 2000 protected island – will lead to the further destruction of our natural and cultural environment, geological heritage and biodiversity.

The MTS calls on all Members of Parliament and NGOs to join forces in a collective effort to halt this destructive development on Comino as this challenges the sustainable policies as declared by international organizations such as the UN Tourism and the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Furthermore, MTS exhorts all Members of Parliament and NGOs to understand and accept that the time has come to adopt an integrated approach to managing and maintaining a serious carrying capacity exercise by setting up an Authority that will ensure a balance between resources, infrastructure, quality of life and communities. This Authority should work on the same procedures as the Calvean model that brings stakeholders together for the national and international benefit.

The Malta Tourism Society strongly supports initiatives such as the establishment of carrying capacity Authority, and will continue to monitor projects related to tourism to ensure that these are sustainable, and in the interests of both the local community and of visitors of quality who genuinely appreciate and respect their destinations of choice.



Chair – MTS
11th August 2026
Iklin, Malta

30/07/2026

Today, 30th July 2026 the MTS held its AGM for 2025. The focus was on working to ensure a sustainable, quality and socio cultural activity by delivering examples of community based work, carrying capacity studies and regional cooperation.

The new committee for 2026 - 2027 include Dr Julian Zarb, Professor Tom Selwyn, Ms Doreen Camilleri, Mr Carmel Micallef and Ms Lisa Hayek.

The guest speakers included the students from the University of Florence who will be undertaking their internship with MTS between 2026 - 2027. Each student explained the theme for their internship working on the Community Based Tours including Digital Marketing, Working with Communities and Sustainability.

The MTS will continue to be a research based group working to bridge the gap between study and practice.

If anyone is interested to join this group call on 0356 99039985.

03/07/2026

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 30th July 2026 from 6.00 pm ONLINE

Dear member,

I am attaching the notice and relevant forms for the Malta Tourism Society Annual General Meeting to be held on the 30th July 2026 from 6 pm (AGM 2025) pm online.

I would like to urge you to participate in this important event for our Society. I do realize that many of you have shown your support in the past but, perhaps due to other commitments, have not maintained that support through attendance and active participation. Please remember that you need to be a paid up member to be nominated to the committee and you may renew your membership by the 30th July 2026 to The Hon. Secretary – Malta Tourism Society: Tamarisk 30, Triq Dwardu Cachia, Iklin IKL 1272 (a membership form is annexed to the statute attached to this email). We also invite you to renew your MTS membership fee by transferring the amount of 10 euro to the MTS bank account with IBAN number MT82VALL22013000000040013405681.

Programme for AGM

6.00 pm Welcome by the Chair MTS
6.10 pm Administrative / Secretary's report 2025
6.20 pm Chairman's report 2025
6.30 pm Resignation of MTS Committee 2025
6.32 pm Nominations received for 2026 Committee members
6.38 pm Election and Welcome Address by New Committee Members
6.50 pm Guest Speaker: (TBA)
07.20 pm Questions and Discussion

MEETING LINK for 30 th July 2026 from 6 pm : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84645547975?pwd=CCCfmGB0EmMDfpsYg4JUX7lgPirrm0.1

Since we plan to continue with a number of projects and related studies during the coming year, we would like to invite you to assist in the implementation of our projected aims and objectives; it is recognized that we will need all the assistance we can get so that the incoming committee will be able to spearhead this ambitious strategy for the Society. I am thus calling on your assistance, especially if you feel you can contribute in matters of management, administration, public relations and research studies.

I ask you to complete the form and nomination for the committee and send these by email [email protected] to our secretary by the 22nd July 2026 (a form for nomination is attached to this notice).

I look forward to meeting and welcoming you to the Malta Tourism Society

Thank you and best regards.



Dr Julian Zarb FIH FTS
Hon. Chair
Soċjetà Turistika Maltija

Annex 1 - Nomination Form

Malta Tourism Society

Elections to the Executive Committee

Application Form

Applicant:

I, hereby undersigned, would like to contest the Executive Committee elections for the forthcoming term of office:

Name: _________________________

Signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Nominated by: Seconded by:

Name: _________________________
Name: _________________________
Signature: _________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Date: _________________________
For office use only:

Application is (tick “” as appropriate):

valid

not valid for the following reason(s):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certified on behalf of the Electoral Commission by:
Name: _________________________ Position: ________________________

Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________

Contact: Dr Julian Zarb (Chair) – email: [email protected]. Tel. 99167805Prof George Cassar (Vice Chair)

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