The Minister for Gozo, Anton Refalo, accompanied by members of the Christmas in Gozo Committee visited several businesses in Gozo, which have for another year, supported the Christmas in Gozo programme.

The Minister visited Savina Tradition and Heritage, Michael Grech Financial, Arkadia Shopping Complex, Frank Salt Real Estate and The Duke's Shopping Complex.

He said that the record had been beaten during the last week for the amount of people who visited Gozo for the festive attractions on offer this year.

Dr Refalo said that thanks to the various initiatives, over the 5 weeks, during the month of November and December alone, there was a surge of 2,800 passengers and 852 vehicles crossing to Gozo, equivalent to an increase of 36% and 40% respectively on last year.

The Minister thanked the Christmas in Gozo Committee, the various directorates within the Ministry for Gozo, the business operators in Gozo and the MTA who have all given their support to the many activities organised, as well as the Gozitan Local Councils.

He also thanked all the workers who are giving good service and a smile, including those at Gozo Channel, the Police and Civil Protection.

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