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Celebrating Hugo Chetcuti’s birthday: one of Malta’s most well known entrepreneurs
It would have been his 53rd birthday

Jillian Mallia

Hugo Chetcuti was one of Malta’s best known business moguls - a visionary and trailblazer in the entertainment industry, until he was fatally stabbed outside one of his Paceville establishments last July. So, on what would have been Hugo’s 53rd birthday, here’s a little tribute to one of Malta’s biggest entrepreneurs.

1. Hugo was the founder of one of Malta’s largest and most dynamic empires in local entertainment hub, Paceville.

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2. He was a loving father to son & heir Luke, who has vowed to continue his father’s legacy.

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3. Despite his well documented love of partying, he was a true mama’s boy at heart.

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4. He was dearly loved by his grand kids, Mila and Rocco. He even named certain parts of his boutique hotel after them.

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5. He built not one, but two hotels in the Paceville area, which are pretty darn impressive.

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6. Hugo created a brand that catered for all. From Thai and sushi places, to burgers, pizza and pasta joints, Hugo knew how to please our tummies!

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7. He even opened HSixty6, his first fine dining restaurant last June.

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8. He also introduced the roof-top Infinity Pool that’s always packed during the hot summer months.

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Hugo’s son Luke and various of the entrepreneur's establishments took to Facebook to post about the Paceville mogul’s birthday. “On what would have been his 53rd birthday, we remember him with such fond memories and gratitude. Happy Birthday Hugo, ‘til we meet again.”

7th March 2019


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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