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EUTO Study Visit UK 21st to 28th September 2008'Attractions and
events as catalysts for regeneration and social change
Presentation: Julian Zarb (Malta Tourism Society)
Where are we?
Gozo Video Clip
A Visual Impression of GozoSome Notes: The Helicopter Service has
been discontinued since 2007. A seaplane service operates from
Grand Harbour to Mgarr in Gozo since 2008.
Some Facts and Figures
Population- 28,000No airport (Heliport not functioning)Seaplane
Service (Weather Permitting)Geographical size - 14.5 kmFerry
ServiceJan. To August 2008: No. Of Trips 13469Jan to August 2008 :
No. Of Passengers 2,739,151Jan. To August 2008: Cars/Cargo-
726,151
Tourism Statistics 2007
An additional 6634 Visitors (+19% on 2006)24653 bednights (average
5.24 nights)An additional 3273 Maltese residents (+10.8% on 2006)An
average 1.98 nights for Maltese in GozoOverall Increase of 9907
arrivals to Gozo (+15.5%)Increase of 31901 bednights
(+13%)
Creating a Destination
Regional Delivery of a balanced mix of quality
attractionsAccomodation, F& B,retail and Spending
opportunitiesDelivery of tourism opportunities must be seamless
with a genuine focuson creating desirable and authentic visitor
experiencesThe enthusiastic promotion of a region or single
community
Destinations and Tourism
Tourism is inherently a Regional Enterprise Successful
Destinations dont just happen, tourists happen Michael E. Kelly,
AICP, MCIP
The Organizers
Sponsors:Upward Door Systems Ltd Camilleri Paris Mode Gozo Cottage
Gozitano Casa Funghi Bonito's Restaurant J. Debono Printing San
Lawrenz Leisure Resort Citadel Insurance Chanel Downtown Hotel
Central Bank National Lottery Good Causes FundSharpK3 Paints Attard
Auto Dealer Abraham General Supplies Italian Ambassador for
Malta
The Organizers
Partners:Teatru AstraMalta Tourism AuthorityAir MaltaHeritage
MaltaVodafone MaltaBank of VallettaMelitaSponsors:Ministry for Gozo
Victoria Local Council General Soft Drinks Ltd Island Hotels Group
Fexco Financial Services (Malta) Ltd Valletta Fund Management
Michael Grech Financial Investment Services Ltd Topserv (Gozo) Ltd
John's Garage David's Bakery
The ConceptA Mosaic of Mediterranean Civilization, Heritage and
Art.
Annual Celebration : An Autumnal EventCulture including Folkore and
CuisineHistory and ArcheologyMythology The Legend of Calypso and
UlyssesDiverse EventsThrills of Exploration and DiscoveryA
ShowpieceLive the Mediterranean 7000 years of History
The Programmme
Visit to Church of St. George, RabatVisit to Salt Pans and Organic
FarmOpera Feast of Gozitan Wine and Food (After Theatre)Art
ExhibitionArcheology: Key Lecture and Site Visit: Dr. David
TrumpDance, Ballet and Concerts
Strategies and Case Studies
The owner of Ta Mena spoke about the great difficulties he faced
turning his farm into an organic one. Either all Gozo goes for
organic farming and not just one farm, he said, because an organic
farm can only be sited five miles away from the nearest non-organic
farm or else suffer the risk of being polluted.Press Release: June
2008
The Future
Eco-Gozo : aims at transforming Gozo and Gozitan society into a
sustainable reality in its wider sense not only environmentally,
but also socially and economically. A new way of looking at Gozo
and its future, banking on the islands strengths and tapping its
attractive potential for the benefit of the islands inhabitants,
its visitors and investors, so that all benefit from: A better
quality of life A society exerting less pressure on the environment
A wholesome natural and cultural environment More sustainable jobs
A caring society for all More quality investment An enhancement of
the islands identity Eco-Gozo provides an assurance for sustainable
development in Gozo, and a continued success for our island in the
future.
Interesting Websites to Check
www.mediterranea.com.mthttp://www.eco-gozo.gov.mt/
We will render Gozo an ecological island a model of sustainable development Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister
Thank You
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