promote the highest professional standardsof management inthe International Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries
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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 -
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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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 varies from 65 luxury Apartments to
1000 hotel rooms’ bed capacity. As General Manager he also the opportunity
to manage Tour Operating and Destination Management Companies which
include Summed Travel & Tourism Ltd., Accord International DMC Ltd.,
TravelTek Ltd., and very recently been appointed as the 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 and 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, 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
Alfred has been in the Hospitality Industry since1965 where he occupied various Management positions for these last 23 yrs. Alfred started his working career with the R.A.F. where he stayed for 15 yrs working in U.K., Cyprus, El Adem besides being stationed locally. Alfred has extensive experience of the hospitality industry as he has worked in hotels ranging from 2 to 5 stars.
Besides he has also occupied the position of F & B Manager at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. Alfred has also occupied the position of Human Resources Manager and was a part time lecturer in Food & Beverage Service at I.T.S. He also formed part in Partnership In Training
In 1999 Alfred
also graduated with a Diploma in Adult Training & Dev from the
Alfred has retired from the industry in May 2002.
Tel: 21383486 email: agf313@yahoo.co.uk
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 overseas. 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.
Tel: 79478452
email:
james.muscat@primemalta.com
Tonio Micallef HGdip Hosp. Mgt, Dip. Work Psych.MIH Treasurer 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
Administration of the Association
The administration of the Association has for the past three years been entrusted to MEJORIS Hospitality Consultancy Services, a consultancy company specializing in the operational aspects of the Hospitality Industry both in Malta and overseas. The company is managed by Charles Martin who has a deep knnowledge of the association as he was elected to the HCIMA committee in 2001 when he occupied the post of vice-chairman. In 2002 re-elected on the committee and voted as chairman. Charles was also an Executive Councilor on the Board of Directors in the UK representing the international members from Zone 1. Charles had managed to move the HCIMA in Malta from a Branch to a full Association within the HCIMA set-up. Thus Charles was the first Chairman of HCIMA Malta. Following a carrier that span more than 35 years in the Hospitality Industry where he was directly involved in the management of Hotels, Charles moved to the consultancy arm of the Industry. He is the Managing Director of the MEJORIS HCS and he even holds a Masters Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Sheffield Hallam University. MEJORIS HCS has been entrusted with the Administration of the Association with the aim of moving it ahead to meet the great challenges of the 21st Century. Charles Martin MSc.in Hospitality & Tourism, FIH, MIM Tel: 79867587 email: info@mejoris.com
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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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TheBank of Valletta Group is a leading
financial services provider in Malta, providing a full range of financial
services including investment banking, private banking, fund management,
bancassurance and stockbroking. Domestic operations include a national
network of 41 branches, a Corporate Centre, 5 Business Centres and a
Wealth Management arm.
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 Directorate to improve the accommodation and services offered in the Hospitality establishments found around the whole territory of the Maltese Islands. |
Supporting Companies
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, No 5 Testaferrata Street Msida MSD 1402 Tel No: 2757439 Fax No: 27571439 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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