Politicians and business leaders need to take “bold” steps to take Malta to the “next level” in the tourism industry by moving away from the mass market and embracing quality tourism, according to Corinthia chairman Alfred Pisani.

Speaking at Corinthia’s annual dinner, Mr Pisani shed light on a number of ambitious projects being undertaken by the group which include a hotel in Rome, a joint venture in the US and a centrepiece six-star property in Malta on the site currently occupied by the Corinthia San Ġorġ in St George’s Bay.

Mr Pisani, who was yesterday honoured during the Republic Day ceremony, said Corinthia would be investing hundreds of millions of euros into the proposed six-star hotel – work is due to start in 2016 – and pledged that it would be even better than the group’s award-winning London hotel.

Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.

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