LM40 million more with TCU around By
Kurt Sansone Acting as the intelligence arm of various tax collecting
departments, the Tax Compliance Unit is expected to increase Government
revenue by Lm40 million over a five year period in recouped taxes.
Marketing fund must be used at the
right time – MHRA
By Miriam Dunn
The Malta Hotel and Restaurants Association is hoping that their
initiative for the setting up of a special fund specifically for
public relations and marketing in the aftermath of the 11 September
terrorist attacks and resulting war will give the tourism industry
a much-needed boost, but they still believe the main problem that
needs addressing in the sector is the problem of seasonality.
Negative GDP for second quarter
running For the second quarter running, Malta’s Gross Domestic
Product has registered negative growth. The National Statistics
Office yesterday reported that Malta’s GDP in real terms for
this year’s third quarter had declined by 1.3 per cent to Lm356.3
million. Over Q2 this year, meanwhile, real GDP was down by 0.6
per cent falling to Lm347.2 million
INTERVIEW
On being a small country
in the EU
Kurt Sansone spoke to Irish Green MEP Nuala Ahern on Ireland’s
status within the European Union and its similarities to Malta
OPINION
Marketing Gozo According to Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono, Gozo’s
distinct and particular identity should be communicated to the world
in order to boost the island’s tourism potential. Following
are extracts from her address to the Gozo Tourism Association seminar:
"Island culture and tourism – marketing our future"
in which she also speaks about cultural tourism and seasonality.IN THE NEWS
