Maltese soprano Nicola Said, 27, will be singing Malta’s praises and raising awareness about the island’s tourism product as the newly appointed ambassador of the Malta Airport Foundation.
Ms Said, a rising star in the opera world, is currently studying at one of the world’s top conservatories, Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Malta International Airport plc will be helping her invest in her education as part of a sponsorship agreement.
The Malta Airport Foundation was set up last November to invest in cultural, touristic and environmental projects that enhance Malta, improve the tourism product and give back to the local community.
“It’s a real honour to be part of this project and promote my country in this way. For me it’s also an opportunity to stay close to my roots. When you work and study abroad for a long time, you really begin to miss home. Ms Said said.
The Malta Airport Foundation is part of the company’s strategic decision to use its corporate responsibility funds to implement projects that contribute more directly to the tourism industry by investing in Malta’s heritage and environment.
Ms Said was among five young Maltese opera singers nominated by tenor Joseph Calleja in 2013 to join a prestigious summer academy in Salzburg - an initiative that was sponsored by the Malta International Airport and the Austrian Embassy.
Last December, she performed with Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja at a Christmas concert.