Andrew Portelli has been presented with the the Gozo Tourism Worker of the Year Award 2022, during a ceremony for the thirteenth edition of the Awards, organised by the Gozo Tourism Association.

The Gozo Young Tourism Worker of the Year Award 2022 was presented to Ms Giorgia Attard.This year’s Gozo Tourism Entrepreneurship Award 2022, was won by Mario and Irene Grech of the Santa Lucia Boutique Hotel, whilst the winner of the Gozo Niche Achievement Tourism Award was awarded to the Kite and Wind Festival organised by the Gharb Local Council.

Finally, the Gozo Tourism Association Council awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Tourism to the late Mr. Joe Baldacchino of the Kempinski San Lawrenz for his investment and achievements in the tourism sector along the years, which contributed towards job creation and economic growth on Gozo.The Special Recognition Award in Tourism was awarded to Mr. Alvin Scicluna of CVC Media, whilst the Gozo Tourism Commitment Award this year was awarded to Gozo Channel Co Ltd.

The winners were officially announced by Notary Public Dr. Paul G Pisani MIM., MA., LLD. Chairman of the adjudicating board which also included, Mr. Godfrey Swain, Ms Christine Scerri and Ms. Christine Vella.

The Association explained that the main objectives of these awards are to acknowledge, commend, encourage and thank all the workers, Entrepreneurs and Entities who distinguish themselves in the performance of their duties and activities in the vital touristic industry in Gozo.

The awards were presented to the respective winners by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority and Paul Scicluna, Chairman of the Gozo Tourism Association

Minister Camilleri in his concluding address mentioned the importance of the human resources in the tourism sector, whilst emphasising the commitment of his Ministry for the enhancement of the Gozitan touristic offer with the ongoing projects, as well as with the all-year-round cultural calendar.

Whilst congratulating all the winners and nominees, the Minister also thanked all the workers and the Entrepreneurs in the Gozitan Tourism Industry.

The numerous guests present were also addressed by, Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the MTA and Paul Scicluna, Chairman of the GTA.

Photos from the top: Tourism Worker of the Year and Young Tourism Worker of the Year winners. Below: Investment and Entrepreneurship Tourism; Niche Tourism Achievement Award; Life Time Achievement Award;Tourism Special Recognition Award; and Tourism Commitment Award winners

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