management inthe International Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries
Since its
establishment, the
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Welcome to the portal of the Institute of Hospitality –
Malta, an Institute which was launched on the 2nd
April 2007 and is the new name for the Hotel & Catering International
Management Association (HCIMA). Our Institute represents professional managers
in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries and has a worldwide
membership with members from all sectors of the industry
including hotels, contract catering, restaurants, pubs and clubs as well as
leisure outlets, theme parks and sports venues. The Institute assists
its members in their career and professional development, as well as
contributing to improve industry standards. The primary purpose of
the
Tony
Coleiro
Chairman
Institute of Hospitality
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Malta
In 1971 the Hotel and Catering Institute(1949) and the Institutional Management Association (1938) amalgamated to form the Hotel and Catering Industry Management Association. Later in 1971 the name was changed to Hotel & Catering International Management Association. This was done to reflect the international image that the association had gathered over the years with international membership.
Membership spans the entire hospitality industry. It is the only International recognised hospitality organisation where members are the individuals ratherthan companies.
The HCIMA is represented in 18 countries besides Malta.
In Malta the HCIMA has been present since 1968 with the first memberships. However, it was only in 1984 that the local membership was raised to an international branch status. Twenty years later we are now having our own statute and are discussing with the parent association a more autonomous way of functioning and managing our own affairs.
In 2007 the name of the association was changed
from HCIMA to
The aims and
objectives of the Institute of Hospitality - Malta are:
a. To promote of the
Professional status of its members
b. Help its members to
develop their knowledge and skills
c. Interface between
industry, education and Government bodies
d. Set recognised
educational standards
e. Work for a
“Licence to
practice” in the form of a
warrant for management in hospitality and catering industries.
f.
To collaborate with other entities, on a
national, regional and international basis in furtherance of such aims.
g. The undertaking of
projects and activities connected with the above aims.
h. Organise
sub-groups for employees in the industries both in supervisory position or
otherwise with the aim of enhancing their knowledge and experience of the
industry.
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Membership
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Your elected committee members
Tony Coleiro MBA.,FIH.,FSMMA.,CC Chairman
Tony Coleiro has started his management
carrier back in 1979 as Deputy General Manager with the Gozo Channel Co.
Ltd., a shipping company, with four passenger Liners and Cargo Ships.
Subsequently he has been in the post of General Manager with various
Hotels and Tour Operating Companies.
He had Executive Managerial experiences in
the capacity of General Manager in three and four Star Hotels as well in
Time Sharing Resorts in Malta & Gozo, namely Halland International
Resort, Qawra Palace Hotel, Lapsi Hotels, Serena Beach Resort, Bay Street
Hotel Complex and the New Alexandra Palace Hotel. All Hotels vary from 65
luxury Apartments to 1000 hotel rooms’ bed capacity. As General Manager he
also had the opportunity to manage Tour Operating and Destination
Management Companies which include Summed Travel & Tourism Ltd.,
Accord International DMC Ltd., TravelTek Ltd., and recently was
appointed Group General Manager & Company Secretary of Travel
Malta – Group of Companies that incorporates Travel-Malta Destination
Management Ltd., and Travel-Malta School of Languages. Furthermore, he is
also the CEO & Managing Partner of La Quinta ( Tony Coleiro is a Chartered Consultant by
profession, he holds a Master Degree in Business Administration, a
Fellow of the Apart from his professional carrier he is
also responsible for the Presidium of the Malta DanceSport Association
affiliated to the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), The Malta
Olympic Committee and the National Sports Council –
Tony Coleiro is married to Grace and has two daughters Mireille Sarah and Daphne Ann.
Tel: 99333088 email:coleirot@onvol.net mt
Julian Zarb MBA, MA Isss., MTS Dip. UoM (Adult Training),FIH Vice-Chairman In 1995 Julian joined the committee of the HCIMA
Malta International Group (now
Between 1996 and 1998 Julian completed a Masters in
Business Administration with the
Julian was also instrumental in pioneering the first
ever radio series dedicated wholly to tourism. In 1999 he received the
first ever tourism journalist award which was instigated by the Ministry
for Tourism, a feat he repeated in 2003. Tel: 99440034 email:welcomejuliette@hotmail.com
Chris J. Camilleri Dip.Hosp.Mgt. MIH General Secretary
Chris graduated in Hospitality Management in 2002 and
currently occupies the position of Food & Beverage Cost Controller at
Qawra Palace Hotel. His career started off as Food & Beverage
Coordinator with Ramla Bay Garden Hotel and moved his way gradually up in
Food & Beverage Operations. Chris joined the Association as a Management Student
Member in 1999 and after a few years of loyal membership, he is presently
occupying the post of General Secretary of the Association. To consolidate
and enhance his profession academically, he is planning to purse a Masters
Programme in Business Administration. Mob.: 7922 7096 Email: chrisjcamilleri@gmail.com
James Muscat BSc. FIH International Secretary James commenced his
career in 1976 by enrolling for the hotel management diploma course at the
Malta College of Science, Arts & Technology in Msida. Three years
later he furthered his studies in Montreux, Switzerland at the famous
hotel school “Centre International de Glion” His summers were taken up by
working in a number of hotels both locally and overseasHBZSEL28. In 1981
James travelled to Miami to follow a bachelors degree programme in
hospitality management at Florida International University. After
graduating from the USA, he returned to Malta to join the family business.
In the past 25 years James has been very actively involved in meat
processing and catering consultancy. He and his brother John are directors
of Prime Ltd and, together, they also operate a chain of eight meat shops
specialising in a wide variety of products intended for all client groups
including restaurateurs and caterers. James was one of the very first members of HCIMA in
Malta and has been a fellow member of the Institute of Hospitality for a
long number of years. He was recently elected as a committee member of IOH
Malta. James is also ITEC qualified in Nutrition & Diet Theory and,
more recently, has been a guest on a number of television and radio
programmes with a variety of original and healthy recipes. email on james.muscat@primemalta.com
Tonio Micallef HGdip Hosp. Mgt, Dip. Work Psych. MIH Anthony Micallef has been involved in the Leisure
& Tourism Industry for the last twenty years, in Hotels, Restaurants
and Attractions. He has undertaken various studies in the management of
hotel, catering and tourism operations. Mr Micallef has occupied top
management posts in various fields and was also involved in restructuring,
pre-opening and operations consultancy in several hotels and
restaurants. Presently Tonio holds the position of Hotel Manager at a 3 star hotel in the Sliema. Currently he is also pursuing further studies in Business Administration and Marketing Tel: 99296510 Email: jamb@onvol.net
Following an indepth study of the local scenario we have come to the conclusion to start offering 2 types of membership: A local membership and an international membership.
Institute of Hospitality Fully quallified management employees can apply to the international association and participate in all the activities and benefits of the Institute of Hospitality and even have designatory letter to show their grade of professionalism.
Malta Association of Hospitality Executives We have been feeling that there was a gap in reaching out to many executives working in the Hospitality industry. We felt that there was a need to cater for those employees who for a reason or other do not wish to join the international association but would be more then willing to join a local association that would cater more to their specific needs. To be able to do this we have established a new association called the Malta Association of Hospitality Executives. The main scope of this association is to further the professionalism of these executives through education and retraining. Membership with the MAHE is open to all Management and Supervisory employees (from Head of Department level upward) working in the Hospitality, Leisure and Travel industries. Members will be given preference and reduced rates in any activity organised by the association. See the Benefits section of this web site to see other benefits you get when joining We invite you to have a look at the two options and then choose the one that suites you best in your quest of professional development. Click on the appropriate link at the top of the page.
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Corporate Sponsorship
Scheme A selected number of companies are invited to become our official sponsors. The criteria used is that these companies need to represent a national identity.
Our Official Sponsors |
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Malta Tourism Authority is the national tourism organisation for Malta and Gozo. The aim of the authority is to promote Malta as a Tourism Destination through its marketing directorate. However, it also works on Product Planning, Human Resources needs and Enforcement / Quality Directorate to improve the accommodation sector and restaurant services offered in all types of Hospitality establishments found around the whole territory of the Maltese Islands. |
Supporting Companies
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C & H Bartoli Ltd. 9 Empire Stadium Street Gzira GZR 04 Tel No: 21342584 e-mail: admin@bartolich.com
Megabyte Ltd. F4 The Technopark Mosta MST 02 Tel No: 21421600 Fax No: 21421590 e-mail: info@megabyte.net website: www.megabyte.net
Mejoris Hospitality Consultancy Services AJIREE Court, No 5 Testaferrata Street Ta' Xbiex XBX1402 Tel No: 27320140 Fax No: 27320140 e-mail: info@mejoris.com website: www.mejoris.com
The Victoria Hotel Gorg Borg Olivier Street Sliema SLM1807 Tel No: 21334711 email: victoria@victoriahotel.com website: www.victoriahotel.com
Travel Malta Group Buisness Centre St. Helena's Building Tumas Fenech Street B' Kara BKR 2526 email: gm@travelmalta.com.mt website: www.travelmaltagroup.com
However, other companies are invited to become supporting companies through a specific scheme intended for the smaller companies contributing to the tourist product. In this way they also can contribute towards the advancement of the people working in the hospitality industry. |
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