Product Upgrade and Investment in Equipment: Creating entertainment facilities which cater for varying age groups Creating

guest health rooms which include spa facilities, massage tables, spa baths and other amenities Enhancing the security of the hotel by investing in CCTV systems Creating sports leisure facilities including gym facilities, tennis courts indoor or heated pool, etc

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Investment in Environmental Friendly techniques: Water management technologies which include the utilisation of 3rd class water Creating networks in order to operate a waste management technology system Make use of recycling technologies Investing in corporate social responsibility activities relating to the environment
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Operational Programme I Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life Aid Schemes part-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

Investment in Information and Communication Technology: WIFI can be extended throughout the hotel Investment in tele-conferencing mechanisms Installing Point of Sales systems both hand-held equipment as well as servers Installation of electronic locking systems Investment in an integrated hotel management system

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Investment in Entrepreneurship: Forming networks with other tourism suppliers to achieve common aims Enhancing conference and incentive facilities Setting up of interactive info points around the hotel with information about Malta and events taking place
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Investment in Marketing: Creating a long term marketing strategy Conducting a market research to give marketing strategies further direction Setting up PR campaigns to increase the knowledge and awareness of Malta overseas Producing promotional material such as brochures, interactive CDs, making up of DVDs to be distributed both locally as well as abroad Creating an eBusiness portal which will facilitate customer booking and payments as well as keep a track record of customer profiles for direct marketing purposes
Contact Details: Project Leader Tourism and Sustainable Development Unit Office of the Prime Minister Auberge dItalie Merchants Street Valletta Email address: tourismschemes.opm@gov.mt Tel: 22915074 22915076