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Why Choose to Study

Tourism and Hospitality in Malta Campus Life

The Maltese archipelago consists study or to work in Malta describe Tourism provides the backbone to ITS’ main responsibility is to provide Agreements with top international the highly esteemed Haaga-Helia
of three main islands - Malta, Gozo the transition period almost as non- the Maltese economy framework the tourism sector with professional Universities and Institutions ensure University of Applied Sciences in
and Comino, with a total population existent, immediately feeling at home. with a total contribution to a personnel capable of guaranteeing that students could graduate from a Finland and Institut Paul Bocuse in
of a little over 400,000, and situated GDP of over 27% in 2017, a figure excellence in the standard of products reputable educational institute and France.
93km south of Sicily, Italy. The Islands The economy, though small, is that is forecast to rise by 4.5% by and services offered within the hospitality in the process, students also get the
enjoy a pleasant, temperate climate, remarkably healthy and thriving 2027. Employment in the travel industry both in Malta and internationally. opportunity to study for a period of As part of their studies, ITS students
characterised by long, dry summers having proven mostly impervious and tourism industry takes up to time within these institutions across acquire theoretical knowledge
and short, mild winters. The country is to the upheavals that recently 30% of overall local employment, A vast selection of courses, ranging Europe, obtaining a wider experience and receive extensive hands on
considered among the safest countries shook the financial world. This with around 50,000 jobs. This is from Foundation to Degree level, ensure in the field of study while developing experience through the ITS teaching
worldwide, ranked seventh safest small can be ascribed to the fact that also expected to increase to up to that students have the opportunity of their skills on an international level. restaurants as well as and through a
country and 15th overall in a 2015 the economy is diversified, where 66,000 jobs by 2027. Institute of specialising in areas best suited to their ITS is currently working closely Local Industrial Trade Practice (LITP)
study by US data analysis firm, Value a downturn in any one sector is Tourism Studies graduates enjoy a capabilities and interests. with several institutions including (see page 43) and an International
Penguin. The population is friendly and compensated for by a continued 98% success rate of finding a job, Internship Trade Practice (IITP) (see
welcoming. Students who relocate to strong performance in other areas. both locally and internationally. page 44).

Attesting to the success of the ITS
training programmes is the fact that
Institute of Tourism Studies graduates
“ITS gave me a basic understanding enjoy a 98% success rate of finding a
of what I should expect from the job, both locally and internationally.
Hospitality Industry and what is
expected of me as a future manager. The Institute of Tourism Studies “Studying at ITS is a vital foundation
It enabled me to understand how operates from two campuses, one
best to use my academic studies to located in Luqa, Malta situated close for a chef who wants to take his or
her career seriously, giving you all
succeed in a highly dynamic and the tools you need to build yourself
intricate work environment.” to the Malta International Airport and
another campus in Qala, Gozo. into an accomplished chef.”
MR NEAL DEBONO MR MARTIN CARABOTT
Director of Operations A list of services offered on campus may
Le Meridien St Julians Senior Sous Chef, Hide Restaurant
be found at the back of this prospectus,
starting from page 41.

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