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Why choose to study

tourism and hospitality in malta

The Maltese archipelago consists study or to work in Malta describe Tourism provides the backbone to
of three main islands - Malta, Gozo the transition period almost as non- the Maltese economy framework
and Comino, with a total population existent, immediately feeling at home. with a total contribution to a
of a little over 400,000, and situated GDP of over 27% in 2017, a figure
93km south of Sicily, Italy. The Islands The economy, though small, is that is forecast to rise by 4.5% by
enjoy a pleasant, temperate climate, remarkably healthy and thriving 2027. Employment in the travel
characterised by long, dry summers having proven mostly impervious and tourism industry takes up to
and short, mild winters. The country is to the upheavals that recently 30% of overall local employment,
considered among the safest countries shook the financial world. This with around 50,000 jobs. This is
worldwide, ranked seventh safest small can be ascribed to the fact that also expected to increase to up to
country and 15th overall in a 2015 the economy is diversified, where 66,000 jobs by 2027. Institute of
study by US data analysis firm, Value a downturn in any one sector is Tourism Studies graduates enjoy a
Penguin. The population is friendly and compensated for by a continued 98% success rate of finding a job,
welcoming. Students who relocate to strong performance in other areas. both locally and internationally.

“ITS gave me a basic understanding
of what I should expect from the
Hospitality Industry and what is
expected of me as a future manager.
It enabled me to understand how
best to use my academic studies to
succeed in a highly dynamic and
intricate work environment.”
Mr neal Debono
ITS Alumni
Director of Operations
Le Meridien St Julians

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