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In July 2008 Malta experienced a 1.2% increase of tourist arrivals when compared to July 2007 14 . Measure 2.11 Improve accessibility, conservation and promotion of key heritage sites Work is currently in progress in the World heritage of Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra, Tarxien Temples and the Museum of Archaeology. The main thrusts of these works are to improve the accessibility of these sites by means of visitor centres that provide for a better experience of these sites. In the case of the Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra temples, the erection of protection structures is due to commence imminently in order to improve the conservation of these sites. The Visitor centre at these temples is due to be completed by end 2008. This project is estimated to cost around €4.2 million excluding taxes. Work on the other two sites (Tarxien Temples and Museum of Archaeology) has been slightly delayed due to permit approvals and other resourcing issues. Measure 2.12 Introduce tourism zone management tools to raise quality standards The monitoring and upgrading of standards in tourism zones and improvement of beaches is currently underway and is envisaged to be finalised by end 2008. Once this completed it is envisaged that a better overall product will be made available to tourists through better services and improved facilities in the main tourism zones. The introduction of Zone management enables the micro management of these areas instead of a national system of management and, it is, therefore, envisaged that a better response to localised and sectoral issues and problems will be achieved. Measure 2.13 Implement a branding exercise for tourism Branding Malta has been the focus of MTA in Malta in the past years. This exercise was undertaken to shift the marketing approach from a geographical market basis to a segment market basis. Various campaigns in overseas potential markets have been undertaken to portray Malta as a destination in the various segments identified in the new tourism strategy. In the local scenario, a nationwide campaign to entice every Maltese citizen to respond to the tourism industry by becoming more tourism friendly as well as more customer service orientated has been undertaken. The increase in tourism arrivals shown in measure 2.10 are a statement to the work involved in promoting Malta in the overseas market. Measure 2.14.1 Operate the Vessel Traffic Management System The Ports and Coastal Vessel Traffic Management Information Systems (VTMIS) commenced operation in Dec 2006 on a one-year trial basis. Following this trial period, the Malta Ports and Coastal Vessel Traffic Service became mandatory as of 1 December 2007 with Notice to Mariners No 80/2007. This system was officially launched on 5 March 2008 and is primarily aimed to monitor shipping and to provide vessel traffic management to shipping within the national waters and ports. The cost for this system is € 3.5 million. Measure 2.14.2 Complete economic, financial, feasibility and environmental impact study for expanding the Grand Harbour and Freeport infrastructures This measure involves two main projects, a feasibility study and impact assessment for port development projects in the Grand Harbour and Mgarr Harbour (Gozo); and surveys and geotechnical investigations of existing port structures in Malta. All reports including Geotechnical, Feasibility Studies and Environmental Impact Assessments have been completed. All reports including Geotechnical, Feasibility Studies and Environmental Impact Assessments have been completed. 14 Data provided by the Office of the Prime Minister – Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism. Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 12 -
All reports including Geotechnical, Feasibility Studies and Environmental Impact Assessments have been completed. Areas covered by the geotechnical reports inter alia cover Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Msida Marina, Sliema/Gzira Strand, Salina Bay, Anchor Bay Jetty, Marsascala and Gozo. Government has published its Vision for the Grand Harbour. 15 This vision entails various initiatives for the Grand Harbour which include: • A new Cruise line terminal in Isla • Extension of the Valletta Cruise Liner Terminal • A promenade from Ricasoli to Isla • A new Yacht Marina in Kalkara • An Excellent Hotel for the Grand Harbour • A new Tourism and Cultural Sector • A centre for the Audio-Visual Industry • The Restoration of Villa Bighi • Super yachts along the Isla Waterfront • Ceasing of the cleaning of Tanks • A commercial maritime park • Maritime Institute • Maritime Services • Closing down of the Marsa Power Station • Afforestaion of the Rinella Valley • Rinella Creek • New Maritime infrastructure in Kalkara • The Reorganisation of Xatt il Mollijiet • Extension of Quay Infrastructure • A Base for Towing Services A complication in the tendering process resulted in the second project being slightly delayed. Measure 2.14.3 Privatisation of all yacht marinas and identification of new marina sites to be developed by private sector Government has announced that all government run yacht marinas are to be privatised by the end of 2008. This move is envisaged to create a more competitive yacht marina sector with the participation of various market players and to upgrade the service level that boat owners receive through investment and modernisation of such yacht marina facilities. In addition, studies are being carried out to identify potential new sites for new marinas and destination ports. Currently, studies are being focused on the development of marinas in St Paul’s Bay and Marsascala. From the preliminary findings, it is clear that each location should be protected by a breakwater which makes the possibility of private intervention more difficult, thus, there is the possibility of Government funding this public infrastructure. This should then make private investment more feasible. 15 “A vision for Malta’s Grand Harbour”. Available Online from: https://secure2.gov.mt/mitc/MediaCenter/PDFs/1_16392-%20Grand%20Harbour%20insert%20ENG%20Small.pdf [lAccessed on 2 October 2008] Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 13 -
Page 2 and 3: Contents List of Acronyms..........
Page 4 and 5: Conclusion.........................
Page 6 and 7: IT Information Technology SCM Stand
Page 8 and 9: Introduction The renewed Lisbon Str
Page 10 and 11: Malta’s NRP 2005-2008 Closure Rep
Page 12 and 13: Measure 1.5 Redeploy Government emp
Page 14 and 15: Measure 1.12 Promote public service
Page 16 and 17: Measure 2.1.3 Develop SME loan guar
Page 18 and 19: Measure 2.4 Enhancement of existing
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Page 24 and 25: The first phase of this initiative
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Page 28 and 29: A consultation paper on the introdu
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Page 36 and 37: Political Summary The re-launch of
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The ongoing screening process has i
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The results of this investment have
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In this respect, energy efficiency
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Employment Increasing the overall e
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The opposite is true for those with
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The project will help young people
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This process aims to facilitate the
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In addition, MCAST is embarking on
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Apart from the Faculty of ICT, the
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• the Implementation of an on-goi
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Appendix: 01 - List of Measures
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3.4 Manufacturing research projects
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9.0 Addressing Groups at Risk 9.1 E
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15.5 Upgrading of Zewwieqa Waterfro
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Appendix: 02 - Flexicurity Measures
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