Boards & Committees
Discover the boards and committees guiding Malta’s tourism sector – ensuring transparency, strategic direction, compliance and fair regulation in line with national objectives under the Malta Travel & Tourism Services Act.
The governance architecture of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is composed of a number of dedicated boards and committees. These bodies oversee key aspects of policy, regulation and enforcement within the tourism sector.
Their responsibilities, as outlined in the Malta Travel & Tourism Services Act, ensure that decisions are made transparently and in alignment with national tourism objectives.
Malta Tourism Authority Board
The Malta Tourism Authority Board is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the Authority, fostering industry growth and ensuring the sustainable development of Malta’s tourism sector. Its composition includes experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds who collectively contribute to policy and operational decisions.
Composition of the MTA Board:
- Dr Charles Mangion – Chairman
- Mr Carlo Micallef – Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio)
- Mr Alan Borg – Member
- Mr Kevin DeCesare – Member
- Mr Alan Arrigo – Member
- Mr George Micallef – Member
- Mr Joseph Muscat – Member
- Ms Rebecca Bonnici – Member
- Ms Rita Vella – Member
- Mr David Curmi – Member
- Ms Jennifer Falzon – Member
- Ms Romina Fenech – Member
- Dr Stephanie Abela – Board Secretary
Enforcement Board
The Enforcement Board plays a critical role in upholding industry standards and regulatory compliance. It oversees enforcement actions and ensures adherence to the regulations set out in the Malta Travel & Tourism Services Act.
Composition of the Enforcement Board:
- Chev Tony Coleiro – Chairperson
- Dr Tiffany Ann Attard – Member
- Mr Johann Mula – Member
- Dr Marita Pace Dimech – Secretary
Tourism Appeals Board
The Tourism Appeals Board provides an independent platform for reviewing decisions related to tourism regulations and enforcement. It ensures fair and impartial assessments of appeals brought forward by stakeholders within the sector.
Composition of the Tourism Appeals Board:
- Dr Ivan Sammut – Chairperson
- Mr Clive Aquilina – Member
- Ms Audrey Felice – Member
- Dr Charlene Grima – Secretary