GTA holds 20th Anniversary soirée

This year the Gozo Tourism Association is celebrating its 20th Anniversary since its setting up. The association was set up during a General Meeting held on 11th February, 1999 for all the Gozitan tourism stakeholders and operators. With the inception of the Gozo Tourism Association, a new chapter was initiated in the tourism history of the Island of Gozo.

To mark this significant date, on Tuesday 3rd September, the Gozo Tourism Association organised a commemorative soirée. During this event the story of GTA during these past twenty years was recounted through an audio-visual feature, while fifty-two past GTA council members were presented by a memento as recognition for their contribution towards the achievements of the Gozo Tourism Association. These mementoes were presented by the Minister for Gozo, Dr Justyne Caruana, in the presence of GTA Chairman Paul Scicluna.

The numerous guests present were addressed by Mr Scicluna. He stated that key words behind the success of GTA were the togetherness and trust of all the stakeholders and members. Whilst thanking the authorities past and present Mr Scicluna augured more years of initiatives by GTA.

The event was also addressed by the Executive Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority Dr Gavin Gulia who in his speech commended the achievements of the association. He also highlighted the excellent working relationship between MTA and GTA.

In her closing address the Minister for Gozo Dr Justyne Caruana, acclaimed the endeavors of the Gozo Tourism Association during the past twenty years. Dr Caruana mentioned her ministry’s commitment towards the tourism sector on Gozo and emphasized the need to continue building of the tourism success achieved. In her conclusion she thanked the GTA for its responsible approach towards the Gozitan tourism sector and augured the Gozo Tourism Association more years of achievements for the benefit of the tourism sector on Gozo.