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Tourism top dogs say there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Malta
“People's desire to travel and dine out will always be strong.”

Jillian Mallia

Malta’s tourism sector might actually pick up where it left off once this Coronavirus business is all over since people would naturally want to get the hell out of the house, go to restaurants and travel again, according to the Malta Hotel and Restaurants Associations (MHRA).

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In a statement, the association, headed by Tony Zahra, said, “Now it’s not the time to travel the world. But one thing is for sure: people's desire to travel and dine out will always be strong.”

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“As soon as the crisis situation returns to normal, Malta needs to be ready - and this is what the agreed measures aim to achieve.  Then we can do what we do best: Hosting guests and offering our customers a unique tourism experience.”

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26th March 2020


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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