TOURISM DISSERTATIONS
B.COM. (HONS) with Tourism as an Area of Specialisation
1997
NAME
TITLE
BALDACCHINO M‟Grace
The perception of the LAND transport infrastructure
in Malta by tourists
BORG Andre‟
Employment in Tourism
FENECH Chris
The effect of new 5-star developments and policies
on the 2 and 3-star hotels industry in Malta
MIFSUD Robert
Malta as a Yachting centre: an analysis
PSAILA Pauline
The Hubbing Concept – viewed from the schedule
airlines‟ perspective
1998
FENECH Pierre
Marketing Gozo: as a destination on its own
GATT Mark
Impacts of Tour Operator Business in the Tourism
Industries
SCICLUNA Malcolm
Health Related Tourism
AZZOPARDI Sandro
Managing Tourism in a global environment – the
Maltese perspective
1
CILIA Ian
A comparative study of the hotel accommodation
sector in Cyprus, Mallorca and the Maltese Islands,
with reference to the German Tour Operator Market
SPITERI Jonaphin
Conflicts and Impacts in Gozo: domestic versus
international tourism
STRICKLAND Roger
Analysis of NTOM/MTA advertising campaigns in
the CIT sector
TONNA Adrian
The Malta Tourism Product: The German tour
operator perspective
1999
BONELLO Edward
A comparative study of foreign student
accommodation with host families and/or a college
campus – the Maltese context
BORG Donald
The future of the 3-star holiday market in Malta
CUSCHIERI Simon
The TEFL market in Malta – an evaluation of
customer satisfaction
GAMBINA Gabrielle
Malta‟s Forts – their potential in attracting cultural
tourism with special reference to Fort Ricasoli
GRECH Gerald
Service quality in Maltese restaurants – a
comparison between the perceptions of locals and
foreigners
MAMO Adrian
Golfing in the Maltese Islands – an analysis of its
tourism potential
VELLA Elaine
Implications of career stress on service quality in the
hospitality industry
2
ROSSIGNAUD Jacques
Meeting venues in the Maltese Islands – are further
investments justified?
ZAMMIT TREVISAN Claude
Reviving Valletta: A case study of a tourist-historic
city
3
B.A. (HONS) TOURISM STUDIES
2003
AZZOPARDI Franklin
Tourist Perceptions of the Maltese People
AZZOPARDI Sylvain
The role of local gastronomy in the tourism product:
analysis of its marketability
BORG Estelle
The economic impact of car hire business in the
Maltese Islands
BORG Janice
The economic contribution of English Language
Students during the winter months
CARUANA Ann-Marie
Analysing the advertising of Malta in Italy
CUSCHIERI Rachael
The contribution of tourism to the development of
local community in Valletta
DINGLI Bradley
E-Commerce for the Maltese hospitality industry:
the future trend?
MALLIA Deborah
The environmental impact assessment of the
Hilton/Portomaso Project: A retrospective critique
SCHRANZ Karl
An assessment of the concept of sustainability
within the hotel sector in Malta
SCICLUNA Christine
Capability of Air Malta to cater for the future
demand of CIT
2004
AGIUS Andrea
An analysis of the leisure facilities offered by 4-star
hotels in Malta
4
AGIUS Gabriella
The potential of marketing the south of Malta as a
tourist destination
AZZOPARDI Melanie
Marketing Malta for events travel – its role as an
events destination
BORG Eman
The Accor marketing strategy: its implementation in
Maltese establishments
CAMILLERI Denise-Anne
Women Workers‟ Advancements and constraints in
their roles within the hospitality and accommodation
sector: a gender perspective
GRECH CUMBO Daphne
The impact of tour operator business on the hotel
industry
HILSENITZ Nils
Sports Tourism in Malta – market analysis and
opportunities with particular reference to swimming
MAGRO Venera
Feasibility study of developing off-road as a niche
market within the tourism industry
MICALLEF Helena-May
Marketing Malta within the EU Zone: a tourism
perspective
PERRY James-Aldric
Tourism Education in Malta: an analysis
TABONE Eveline
The impact of Euro on the Maltese tourism industry:
future perspectives
XUEREB Brenda
An investigation of the Co-Alignment principle in 5star hotels
5
MICALLEF Tonio
The impact of land use policies on the ongoing
tourism development in Malta‟s 5-star
establishments
2005
ABELA Charlot
Labour law issues of relevance to the hospitality
industry: the Maltese experience
AGIUS Anna
The implications of the „all-inclusive holidays‟
offered in hotels situated in Bugibba and Qawra,
Malta, during Winter 2004/5
ATTARD Maria
The remains of the Knights of Malta around the
Mediterranean: a case for cultural tourism
BUGEJA Ian
A study analysing women‟s participation in handmade tourist arts
MICALLEF Kurt
The improvement of the Sliema and St Julians coast:
its potential in tourism
PEARSON Heather
The proposal of marketing the “journey of the
Knights of Malta”
SAPIANO Karl Anthony
SMEs‟ workforce training within Malta‟s hospitality
industry
VELLA Claire
Malta‟s south west coast: the potential of Malta‟s
south west coast for special interest travel
ZAMMIT Daniel
The provision of training in 5-star hotels in Malta:
An analysis
ZAMMIT Rouvin
The impact of Malta‟s EU accession on its
accommodation sector
ANASTASIA Roberta
TQM within the hotel sector in Malta
AZZOPARDI Sarah Faith
How could Malta as a tourism destination benefit
from the structural funds 2007-2013? A sustainable
tourism development approach
Managing Cultural diversity in 5-star hotels in Malta
BONAVIA Daniela
BUGEJA Bernice
MTA advertising campaigns in the CIT sector: a
retrospective analysis
6
BUHAGIAR Petra-Lynne
Gender mainstreaming within Malta‟s hospitality
industry
CAMILLERI Antonella
Marketing strategies of heritage sites in Malta and
Gozo
CAMILLERI Inika
Sports tourism: Do we have what it takes? An
analysis of the current situation
CAMILLERI Marie Claire
Maltese hospitality: an issue to be reviewed
CARUANA Keith
The socio-economic impacts of the Cottonera
waterfront project: Waterfront Zone Birgu
CASSAR Bernard
Private heritage visitor attractions in Malta: a
comparative marketing analysis
CASSAR Lisa
A visitors‟ analysis to the Maltese Neolithic temples
with special reference to Tarxien
CASSAR Maria
An analysis of customer service training in 5-star
hotels in Malta
GALEA Eliza
Diversifying Malta‟s MICE industry
GAUCI Caroline
Towards quality tourism in Malta
GAUCI Ivan
The use of online marketing communications by
destination management organisations: a European
perspective
GAUCI MAISTRE Sarah
Assessing the future role of travel agents in Malta as
a result of the growth in internet use and the online
trust relationship with regards to outbound online
bookings in Malta
GIORDMAINA MEDICI
Christina
Learning from similarity – Malta vs Cyprus
GRECH Godwin
Developing the religious tourism product
INGLOTT Krystle
A comparison of Malta‟s image abroad with the
contemporary, local situation. The use of images in
the tourism industry
An analysis of Malta‟s image as a tourist destination
for the Russian market
KOPILOVA Yanina
7
LINWOOD Diane
The impact of tourism on the local people
MAGGI Alexia
The regeneration of Cottonera towards an
enhancement of the tourist product
MAGRO Sharon
The impact of foreign (young) tourists on the leisure
patterns of Maltese youths
MICALLEF Sharon
Heritage management practices of Fondazzjoni Wirt
Artna
MIFSUD Maria
Understanding the linkages between cultural tourism
and cultural awareness and conservation. Malta as a
case study.
PULLICINO Louise
The art of complaining! The role of the hotel guest
care manager in the effective handling of complaints
SAMMUT Daniella
The impact of tourism on a Maltese fishing village
with the development of tourism
SAMUT TAGLIAFERRO
Stefanie
A comparison between the images and the
experiences of visitors to Maltese heritage sites
SCIBERRAS Anna Maria
Reduce, reuse, recycle – A 3R perspective for small
and micro tourism enterprises
SPITERI Roberta
An evaluation of the sustainability of cultural
tourism in Malta
SULTANA Henriette
The expansion of the Libyan tourism market and its
effect on Malta‟s tourism industry
VASSALLO Vanessa
Interpretation methods used in local museums with
special reference to the Grandmaster‟s Palace
armoury and state rooms
VELLA Diane
Maritime security in the Maltese tourism industry
VELLA Isabelle
Evaluating the taxi service in Malta
VELLA Melanie
A 4-star hotel‟s performance management system: a
critical analysis
ZAHRA Jacqueline
The role of Tourism and recreation in marine
protected areas
8
2006
AQUILINA Francesca
The relevance of continuous professional
development (CPD) of front line employees in the
hotel industry in Malta
ATTARD Esmeralda
Marketing Malta in attracting cruise line passengers
to experience the destination
AZZOPARDI Matthew
Safeguarding Malta‟s Roman Heritage: the role of
the SPA accommodation sector
BREWER Nathalene
The culture sensitivity of the Maltese towards their
national heritage
BUSUTTIL Evicka
Labour turnover in the hospitality industry: a case
study of the 5-star hotel sector in Malta
GIORDMAINA Marthese
Foreign English language school students: social
and cultural impacts on Maltese society
GALEA Carl
Bird hunting and tourism in Malta: an analysis of
mutual influences
SALIBA Luan May
Disability issues and the Maltese tourism industry.
A case of tourists with impaired hearing
VELLA Graziella
Regenerating Valletta by night through niche
tourism development
ZAHRA Andrew
Maltese cuisine – an analysis of its availability in 5star hotels in Malta
9
2007
BALDACCHINO James
The role and potential of traditional music in the
Maltese cultural tourism product
BORG COSTANZI Nicola
Sustainable tourism development: the socio-cultural
and physical effects in Mdina and Valletta
CALLEJA Johanna
Triathlon: a potential tourism niche market in
Malta?
CAMILLERI KAMSKY
Rebekah
“Tomorrow‟s travellers”. Profiling the youth travel
market from a Maltese University student
perspective.
DEGUARA Josephine
Skill acquisition and employee commitment in the
housekeeping department in the hotel industry
DIMECH Elaine Marie
The role and potential of traditional costumes in the
Maltese tourism industry
FARRUGIA Carmel
A study of the interactions between visitors,
custodians, tourist guides in museums. An
evaluation of the services offered.
GALEA Andrew
An analysis of the risk management practices at
AirMalta plc and its major stakeholders
GRIXTI Kurt
The leisure and recreational facilities in Valletta –
the present and future vision
10
MANDUCA Rebekah
Tourism and leisure: the impacts and views of the
local stakeholders in St Julians
MICALLEF Lara
Conference management in Malta – a comparative
venue perspective
MICALLEF Nicholas Robert
An analysis on different geographic market
segments for Malta‟s archaeological sites: their
relevance within Malta‟s heritage and tourism
product
MIFSUD Marilyn
Eco-Certification: Towards a sustainable approach
within the hotel industry
MIFSUD May
Hoteliers‟ perspectives on sustainable tourism
development in Malta
MUSCAT Jennifer
Unveiling Comino‟s Eco-Tourism potential: what
are the likely impacts of this endeavour?
PICCO Maria
Wedding Tourism: an evaluation of a potential niche
market
SAMMUT Lacey
Spa and wellness tourism as a niche market in
Malta: an analysis
VASSALLO Letizia
Maltese students‟ experiences on educational and
vocational travel: an evaluation
11
VELLA LAURENTI Cora
Development or destruction: to what extent should a
destination be adapted for tourism?
XUEREB Catherine
The creation of a church museum at Zurrieq: a
tourism potential for the South
2008
AGIUS Roderick
Religious Tourism – an analysis of its true potential
as a niche market in Malta
ARCIOLA Andre
Politics and Tourism – a case study of the Tigne
Development project
BONNICI Brenda
Reconciling differences between EFL students and
other tourists
BORG MICALLEF Therese
Working conditions in Malta‟s tourism industry
BUGEJA Matthew
Dark Tourism: tourist motivation for visiting sites
associated with World War II
BURG Kirsten
A comparative study of visitor management
strategies in Maltese historic house museums
CALLEJA Galeann
The reproduction of marketing imagery in tourist
photography: a case study of Malta
CARUANA Vanessa
The marketing aspect of diving schools in the
Maltese Islands: an analysis
12
DIMITROVA Sijana
The marketing of Malta as a tourist destination in
Bulgaria
FENECH Tiziana
Best practices of service quality in restaurants and
guest houses on the Maltese Islands
FRENDO Andrea
Music concerts as a viable tourist attraction
MICALLEF Rendell
The tourism impacts on the Maltese Religious
Village Feasts
MIFSUD Nadine
Creating a new tourism zone: an analysis of the
South Coast of Malta
PETROVA Deyana
Catering as part of the tourism product: a critical
analysis of the catering sector in Malta
PIROTTA Dorianne
The socio cultural impacts of coastal tourism
development on the residents of St Julians and
Marsascala
RIZZO Petra
The Valletta Waterfront – an economic perspective
ROCCO Stephanie
Sporting Culture: the role of sports tourism in
inculcating a sport culture in Malta
SAMMUT Robert
Catering for female business travellers: a hospitality
perspective
SANT Francesca
An evaluation of Maltese World Heritage Sites and
their sustainability
13
SCHEMPP Stephanie
The role of NGOs in Malta‟s Heritage Management
Sector
TANTI Charlene
Rural tourism in Malta: a potential niche market for
families with children
VELLA George
The cruise line industry. Its impacts on the Maltese
economy
2009
ATANASOVA Irina
Between tourism and (il)legal migration: The
Bulgarian experience in Malta
AXISA Nicolette
Creating opportunities in the tourism industry for
those mothers who wish to return to the workforce
AZZOPARDI Francelle
The influence of Web 2.0 applications on the
consumers buying decision process when choosing
their destination
AZZOPARDI Paul
Honey: can this characteristic live to a potential
niche in the tourism industry?
BALDACCHINO Denise
The potential of Malta as a cruise home port given
the changing aviation scenario
BORG Erika
Identifying how the introduction of low cost airlines
contributes to or contradicts branding Malta as a
quality destination
BORG Louisa
Prior journey perception and actual experience at
destination: the individual traveller experience
BORG Sarah
Work and life balance in the tourism industry
BUTTIGIEG Mandy
A value chain analysis within Air Malta‟s ground
handling operations
CORTIS Graziella
How creative are tourism organisations? A
comparative study between the public and private
tourism sector in Malta that unveils creative
14
management practices
CUTAJAR Charlene
Emissions Trading Scheme: impact on air services
of a tourism based island economy
D‟AMATO Sarah
The importance of branding and images: Malta as an
English learning destination
DARMANIN Christine
Climate change and the tourism industry – the case
of Malta
DIMECH Carla
Visual impacts, perceptions and perspectives
DRENSKA Ianina
Application of the European regulations on the
rights of disabled persons and PRM‟s in MIA and
by Air Malta
ELLUL BONICI Cheryl
The economic relevance of the domestic market for
Gozo tourism
FALZON BARTHET Amanda
Training and career progression in tourism
establishments in Malta
FARRUGIA Andrea Edward
Smartcity@Malta: potential and what the tourism
industry can benefit from such a project
GRECH Stephanie
Film inspired tourism to Malta
LIU Yushan
The contribution of Chinese culture to Maltese
society
MAMO Stephanie
Developing agritourism through olive oil: the case
of Northern Malta
MANGION Ramon
Defining a tourism education curriculum for
primary and secondary schools
MICALLEF Ian
Investigating the influences which affect the
tourist‟s purchase of timeshare in periods of
uncertainty
MIFSUD Antoine
Human resource management issues in Malta‟s
hospitality industry
MIFSUD Eliza
Quality food for the village festa: the promotion of
Maltese cuisine as a product of cultural tourism
The marketing of Bulgaria as a tourist destination in
NIKOLOVA Galina
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Malta
PODESTA Arthur Aaron
How do yacht marina developments in Malta affect
the social, economic and environmental aspects of
the surrounding areas?
PRUSAKOVA Diana
Impact assessment of tourism development on
Maltese sandy beaches
REFALO Miguel
Psychological aspects of labour supply in the Gozo
catering sector
SALERNO Christian
Enhancing the ecotourism potential of the Hagar
Qim and Imnajdra Archaeological Park
SANT FOURNIER Fabien
The social gains and costs of developing a runway
in Gozo
SCERRI Sarah
Airport charges: the EU directive and its impact on
destination Malta
SLEPNEVA Daria
The influence of racism and xenophobia on tourism
development: Malta as a case study
VELLA Angele
Improving hotel business performance through our
people. Building HR capability
VERNON Petra
Animals in the tourism industry in Malta
YANCHEVA Stanka
The extent to which the 3, 4 and 5-star hotel sector
is affected by the changes in the utility tariffs: the
case of Malta
2010
ABDILLA Tiffany
The effects of tourist photography on host
communities
ABELA Monique
Evaluating hotel service quality and standards – a
comparative analysis
16
BRIFFA Ruth
The role of ambassadors, consulates and Maltese
representation offices in tourism
BRINCAT Camille
The role of Air Malta in the development of the
Maltese economy with reference to the tourism
industry
CASSAR Michael Edward
The local culture of fireworks
DESIRA Laura
Global and local aspects of responsible tourism
FARRUGIA Giancarlo
Training needs analysis for the hospitality sector,
focusing mainly on 5-star hotels
FACCIOL Stephen
Route development considerations by leisure-based
airlines
GAUCI Maria
Developing a typology of airport shoppers at Malta
International Airport
GRIMA Christabel
Naturalment Malti: How can local food production
and consumption promote a sustainable tourism
activity?
MICALLEF Roberta
Real estate tourism in Malta: exploring challenges
and opportunities for the way forward by examining
the current situation and possibilities
MINKOVA Marina
Developing the wellness and spa sector in Malta,
learning from the Eastern European experience –
using Bulgaria as a case study
PACE Amy
Festivals and their roles in enhancing Malta‟s
competitive advantage
17
SAMMUT Luke
The importance of employee training to ensure
quality service in economy and budget hotels
TABONE Lara
Contemporary local Artists and the Tourism
Industry
TANTI Karine
Towards a model of local food consumption on trips
and holidays to the Maltese Islands
VELLA Leanne
Examining the elements required for Malta to
become a significant destination of dance education
XUEREB Tamsin
Access for people with disability to tourism heritage
sites and attractions
ZARB Rodianne
Environmental values and response to eco-labels
among tourists visiting Malta
2011
ATTARD Daniela
Mellieha: how thirty years of tourism activity have
shaped a rural village
ATTARD Stefan
Agro-Tourism in the Island of Gozo
BORG Daniel
Identifying the values and position of Malta through
a unified nation brand
BACHE David
Mdina: authenticity as a tourism product and the
impacts of tourism on the residents
18
BORG Joseph
The public transport reform in Malta: its impact on
tourism experience
BRINCAT Alan J.
Right direction or wrong track? Malta‟s tourism
development – a critical evaluation
GAUCI Anisia
Regeneration of Jews Sally Port (Il-Fossa) Valletta
GRECH Francesca
The Maltese tendency to travel abroad
KYURCHEVA Viktoriya
Broadening tourism in Gozo: health and wellness
sector and the treatments and practices used
MICALLEF Antonella
Analysing the importance of corporate social
responsibility in the organisation of incentive
business travel in line with the Malta Tourism
Authority‟s MICE segment policies
MIFSUD Angele
Analysing how environmentally responsible
business is implemented by chain and independent
superior hotels: a Malta case study
SAMMUT Warren
The regeneration of Qormi into a tourism
destination: an analysis of the potential socioeconomic impacts
SEYCHELL Terrene
The contribution of casino tourism to the Maltese
economy
19
VELLA Veronique
Attitudes and perceptions of heritage events as
tourism attractions – the Cottonera community
ZAMMIT Sarah
Using human resource development as an
instrument to develop customer relationship
marketing within the hospitality industry
2012
Abdilla Darlene
Product suggestion for transit visitors
Bianco Kaya
Tourism and the Global Financial Crisis – A Malta
case study
Bianco Marc
Marsaskala – Regeneration and Sustainable
Development
Bigeni Maria
Analysing the destination image of Gozo from the
stakeholders‟ perspective
Brehova Aleksandra
Attracting the Asian Visitor to Malta: Focus on the
Chinese Market
Buhagiar Denise
An Air Transport Policy for Malta: A stakeholders‟
view
Camilleri Danica
Cultural Tourism in Malta – market analysis and
opportunities with particular reference to the locality
of Dingli
Caruana Maria
Valletta European Capital of Culture 2018 – In
preparation for this event
Caruana Nicola
Air route development scheme for Malta: lessons
learnt
Cutajar Michael
Tourism Policy for the Maltese Islands 2007-2011:
An objective evaluation
Cutajar-Davis Cherie
An analysis of the British Tourists‟ motivations: A
comparison between the package and the
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independent visitor
Debono Dinah
An interpretative plan for the Inquisitor‟s Palace,
with a focus on the Prison Cells
Farrugia Corinne
Community involvement and interaction with
relation to small heritage sites – Relationship
between small heritage sites and the Cospicua
Community
Galea Daniel
Boutique Hotels in the Maltese Context
Gauci Karl
Enhancing the tourist experience through
innovation: A case study on events
Grech Janice
Living with strong seasonality: Impacts on the hotel
industry
Grech Julia
The use of social media by small and independent
hotels in the Maltese Islands
Hilsenitz Maike (Radach)
Demand Generations in the German outbound travel
market: A lesson for Malta
Micallef Ann-Marie
Gozo as a hub for outdoor sports activities
Maltseva Diana
Regional Funds 2007-2013
Mifsud Alana
Sustainable Alternative Tourism in the Maltese
Islands: focusing on Active Voluntourism
Montesin Laurence
Values of Interpretation at Malta‟s Prehistoric Sites:
A case study on Year 5 and Year 6 students
Monreal Marvic
Classical Music and Opera as a new target segment
for Malta‟s tourism industry
Montebello Erika
Accessibility Issues in Tourism: The impact of low
cost carriers on Malta‟s tourism policy
Palmieri Pamela
Exploiting the tourism potential of Russian visitors
to Malta
Peplow Damien
The Renovation of Mature Tourism Destination
Saliba Andrea
Introducing innovation culture in the hospitality
industry: A case study of the high-end hotel sector
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in Malta
Sant Josef
Sacred Travel in Malta: A potential niche market for
Heritage Malta?
Spiteri Marija
The importance of wine tourism in Malta – Its
contribution and ideas for its growth
Tolu Cristina
Training Employees in Malta‟s Tourism Industry
with reference to Disability Awareness Training
Vassallo Bernie
To evaluate future Tourism trends (local), and an
overview of the necessary resources
Vella Maria
Moving from a quantity-based tourism industry to
one which is more quality oriented: A critical
analysis of MTA‟s marketing strategy
Vella Bonnici Marc
An analysis of hotel performance based on MHRA
Quarterly Surveys
Xuereb Gilbert
Wedding tourism in Malta – a study of the sales and
marketing strategies adopted
Xuereb Lisa
Socio-Economic Impacts of Cruise passengers on
Valletta Waterfront and Valletta Retail Outlets
Zelbst Sarah
Regional branding of the Central Mediterranean
Islands: Benefit to the Maltese Islands
2013
Aquilina Eleanor
The social and economic impact of film tourism on the
Maltese Islands
Attard Betting
The marketing of cultural experiences – Malta‟s potential
contribution
22
Attard Kirsty
People‟s perceptions on cruise liner disasters
Bartolo Bernice
Internal marketing in the hospitality industry: A case study
of two 5-star hotels
Barzakova Lora
The relationship between branding and the selection of
hotel accommodation
Kristen Borg
The potential of organic farming to promote and develop
Agritourism in the Island of Malta
Bugeja Christopher
A case study on Valletta 2018, European Capital of Culture:
The branding process and desired effects
Camenzuli Greta
The relationship between medical tourism and e-marketing
in Malta
Coleiro Daniel
Strategies and method of retention for the Food and
Beverage Departments in 5-star hotels in Malta: Employers‟
perspective
Camilleri Marouska
The Maltese Carnival – A unique and authentic tourism
product
Caruana Francesca
The prudence of an environmentally sustainable investment
for hotels
Debono Karina
Gender issues in career opportunities for people in
managerial positions in 5-star hotels in Malta
Debono Roxanne
The effectiveness of social-media marketing as a branding
tool for hoteliers
23
Desira Christina
Culinary tourism in Malta – an emerging concept
Dimech Nicole Kim
Educational tourism in Malta: An analysis of English
Foreign Language (EFl) students – motivation, learning
preferences and experience
Grech James
Internet marketing for boutique hotels in Malta
Grech Jeanette
The changing demands of European tourists in Malta
Grima Joanna
Wied il-Mielah and Wied il-Ghasri: a potential attraction
for rural tourism in Gozo
Grixti Jurgen
Marketing Malta as an international football camp
destination
Kerpic Barbara
Visitor perception of public transport (Arriva) in Malta: the
experience and accessibility aspects
Hartikainen Arvo
Determining the optimal distribution mix for hotels
Mallia Angele
Competency levels within the front-office departments in
different 5-star hotels
Pulpan Aida
The tempting underground. The use of underground spaces
of Valletta for heritage tourism experiences
Rahunen Mirka
Marketing Finland as a tourist destination in Malta
24
Schembri Carla
Expenditure patterns of low-cost carrier passengers in Malta
Sultana Lucienne
The Gozo Citadel area: its attraction for tourists
Zhecheva MIrela
An analysis of changing patterns of travel: A case study of
the outbound travel sector markets in Malta
2014
Alamango, Marie Claire
The Introduction of Dark Tourism in Malta: Prisons as a
case study
Azzopardi, Chantelle
"Is the tourism industry in Malta accommodating social
tourism
Barry, Naomi
National airline integration in experiential tourism
Buhagiar, Ian
Outsourcing Services in 5 star hotels in Malta.
Civelli, Kyle
Tourism through the gender lens: is the hospitality industry
gendered?
Cordina, Michael
The relationship between hotel-booking engines and 4 star
Hotels in Malta.
Curmi, Gabrielle
Exploring fashion events as a new niche market in Malta's
tourism industry
Deguara, Matthew
The viability of investing in tourist accommodation in the
south of Malta
Delmar, Isaac
The impact of different sexual orientations on the choice
of Tourism destinations and activities
25
Desira, Kelly
The Maltese Host Communities' Attitudes towards
incoming 'pink' tourism in the safeguarding of their socialcultural identity
Dimech, Nicholas
Examining the cost-effectiveness of online booking vs
travel agencies
Farrugia, Christian
A feasible model for a Civil Aviation Authority in Malta
Farrugia, Christopher
How can Business Aviation in Malta become an important
niche tourism and contribute more towards the economy?
Farrugia, Daniel
Agritourism in the Island of Malta - a stakeholders'
perspective
Farrugia, Martina
Women's role in the Maltese Tourism Industry, focusing
on Arts and Culture
Fenech, Anneliese
How does the Tourism Industry enhance gender
inequalities and sterotyping through the body image used
on the internet?
Gafa', Kirsty
The Development of Fort St. Elmo and Fort St.Angelo for
Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Galea, Amanda Gail
Calibrating Human Resources Recruitment and Selection
to Talent Gaps within a 5 star hotel in Malta.
Gerardi, Neil
Beyond Legislation: A case for the protection of one of
Malta's historic shipwrecks
Grech, Rebecca
Management of Cultural Events in Malta and their impact
on the tourism industry
Grech, Tiziana
Malta's Potential to Develop Rural Tourism
Hoft, Larissa
Car-Sharing on the Maltese Islands: An analysis of the
potential of car-sharing for tourists and locals in Malta
26
Hopkins, Jean
The tourism impact on Marsascala over the past 50 years –
the locals‟ perspective
Jurcik, Zuzana
Impact of the Business Aviation Industry on the Maltese
economy
Kirova, Elena
The development of alternative travel markets: Adventure
travel - the international perspective for Bulgaria
Mallia, Annalisa
Impacts of Special Events and Festivals on a Destination Malta
Magri, Jessica
Heritage Interpretation and Visitor Behaviour in the new
Interpretation Centre at the Ggantija Temples
Nusheva, Magdalena
"Pay as you weigh" - a study exploring the attitudes of
Maltese people towards an eventual implementation of a
new flight tickets pricing system
Rydenfelt, Kati
Marketing Malta as Tourist Destination to Finnish Market
Sammut, Eugenia
Marketing and Sales in Education Tourism. Focusing on
EFL Schools in Malta
Stubbings, Mireille
Gender Roles in Marketing Tourism
Spiteri, Clint
The potential of an autonomous trade union for employees
within the hotel and restaurant sector on the Maltese
islands.
Sultana, Julie Marie
A comparative study of five-star hotel accommodation in
the South of France and the Islands of Malta
Tanti, Adrian
The impact of online content on the visitors' decisions with
regards to heritage attraction sites in Malta
Tanti, Brendan
Malta as a Sports Tourism Destination
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Zammit, Manuela
Promoting the Character of the Maltese Village as Part of
a Sustainable Tourism Product: The Case of Gudja
2015
Abela Victoria
How does Tourism Brand Marketing Impact on Tourists'
Perceptions of Malta?
Agius Matthew
E-Sports as a Niche Tourist Attraction: An International
Exploratory Study
Attard Sarah
The Impact of Terrorism on Tourism
Bianchetti Laura
Sustainable impacts of Mega-Events: Travelling to Expo 2015
Bonnici Rachel
The Significance of Exterior Hotel Approach and Lobby Area on
Guest Impression. Case Study: Corinthia Palace Hotel, Malta
Burlo' Maria
Nature-based tourism in Malta as a potential niche: A gap
analysis
Camilleri Andrew
The Effects of Nightlife Tourism on Crime Rates in the St.
Julian's Area
Camilleri Eman
The Impact of the Clubbing Industry on Malta's Tourism
Activity
Camilleri Frankie
The Evaluation of the potential benefits and costs associated with
the construction of a mooring buoy for cruise liners in Gozo
Cassar Franklyn
International Football Impacts on The Maltese Gozitan Tourism
Industry
Cassar Martina
Ethics and corporate social responsibility within 5 star hotels
across the Maltese Islands
Ciantar Brown Mearaid
A contemporary evaluation of the regeneration initiatives of
Qawra and Bugibba – A critical analysis
D'Anastasi Jolene
Promotion of cultural identity through Eurovision Song Contest
with special reference to Malta
Ellul Julia
The Impacts of Voluntourism on Host Communities
Farrugia Gabriella
The Impacts of Social Media on the Lodging Performance of
Five Star Hotels in Malta
Ivanova Dimitrova Mariya
Tourists' expectation of Service Quality in four and five star
hotel accomodation in Sliema and St. Julians, Malta
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Joseph Olaolu Mathew
Quality Management in five Star Hotels. A case study:
Intercontinental Hotel Malta
Lia Alexia
Permaculture: A Concept. The Benefits and Impacts of SelfSufficient Alternatives in the Maltese Tourism Structure
Loeffel Jonathan
Growth and Perception of Sailing Tourism for the Islands of
Malta
Lofreda Nikita
An Analysis of Push and Pull Factors of Foreign Tourists
travelling to the Maltese Islands
Losco Jacqueline
The Mediterranean Cruise Industry : Its Impacts on Maltese
Cruise Tourism
Mangion Claire
Human Resource Management: An Employee Perspective of the
HR Function in the Hotel Industry
Miah Sabuj
Malta-Gozo Permanent Link: Perceptions and Implications
Mifsud Karen
An Exploratory Study: Sport Tourism for Seniors in Malta
Mifsud Martina
Examining Perceptions and Attitudes towards Maltese Cuisine
amongst foreign customers
Montebello Ylenia
Music Festivals: A Tourism Motivator? A Study of the Isle of
MTV in Malta
Naudi Paula
The English Language School Industry in Malta: The Benefits
Brought About by Language Schools in Malta - a Social and
Emotional Perspective
A Cost Benefit Analysis of Air Malta Joining a Global Airline
Alliance
Sargent Matthew
Schembri Claire
The Relationship Between User Generated Content and
Perceptions of Service Quality and Customer Value
Vassallo Vanessa
The Impact of Culture through performing arts' events on
Tourism: The case for Malta and Gozo
Vella Anna
The Importance of Service Quality in the Airline Industry and its
Impact on Customer Satisfaction. A Closer Look at Air Malta
plc: Using Service Quality to increase revenue without
increasing expenses
Branding a City Capital of Culture to Increase Tourism: An
Outlook on the V.18 Project
Vella Keziah
Voronina Renata
Evaluation of Employee Training
Zablocka Elina
The Influence of Sicilian Wine on Maltese Wine Tourism
Zammit Corinne
Educational Tourism in Malta: ELT Industry in Malta - Gozo's
Potential
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Zammit Francesca
The role of social media in marketing the image of destinations
MA IN TOURISM – DISSERTATIONS
2012
Abdilla Tiffany
A systematic profiling of restaurant users based on different
demographics
Calleja Henriette
Cultural Identity and Transition: The impact of a
developing tourism industry on the Maltese cultural identity
in the last 40 years (1960-2000): A case study in Mellieha
Farrugia Celine
The impact of Tourism on the community of Marsalforn: A
villagers‟ perspective
Galea Andrew
Creating a Risk Management Plan for the local UNESCO
World Heritage Sites managed by Heritage Malta: an
evaluation of the current practices and the possible way
forward
Patiniott Angele
Why Malta? Malta Cruise Tourism and the Visitor‟s
Perspective
2013
Ciantar Carmen
Motivation of Employees and the Influence on Service
Quality: The case of the Palace Hotel, the Victoria Hotel
and the George
Grech Angelo
Mass Tourism and Eco-certified Hotels: their impact on the
Maltese environment
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Maggi Alexia
Destination Gozo: Myth or Reality? A Service provider
perspective
Mallia Philip
Malta‟s relationship with its biodiversity: an attraction or a
deterrent to the eco tourist
Mercieca Ryan
A country defined by its Region: Gozo – the brand that
Malta should have been
Mifsud Clare
Human Resource Development in the Maltese Tourism
Sector: A tourism education leading to a good quality work
force in the Maltese tourism industry?
Navarro Caroline
The Potential of Yacht Racing as Niche Tourism: A case
Study of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2013
Sammut Warren
Identifying and Developing a Core Village into a Tourist
Destination: The Case of Zejtun
Schlossbauer Sandy
MICE: Destination success factors and image attributes
2014
Buhagiar Denise
Medical Tourism in Malta: Fact of Fiction?
Cutajar Davis Cherie
The use of photography by the contemporary tourist
Fenech Attard Maria
The Dynamic of safety on the perception of Malta as a
language learning destination
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Grech Janice
The Feasibility of an airport hotel in a small island country:
Malta as a case study
Palmieri Pamela
Climate Change: Impacts on the Maltese Tourism and
Hospitality industry: reflections, responses and
repercussions
Toroi Pasi Peter
The impact of guest satisfaction on expenditure: Case study
of a 5 start hotel in Malta
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